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Thread: Burl Bowls
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2nd November 2007, 08:00 PM #1
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Burl Bowls
Not quite sure where to put this given all of the new forums but I guess general is as good as any .....
I have been working on these carved burlish bowls for the past few months in preparation for the following:
Barwon Valley Woodwrights
17th Annual Woodwork Exhibition & Sale
Includes Secondary School Woodwork Competition for Geelong district schools.
St Govt Office Bldg, cnr Fenwick and Little Malop Sts, Geelong, 10–4pm
Geoff Findlay: 03 5250 1579
I say burlish as they probably aren't true burls rather than old tree scars. They have been finished with my old faithful method ..... Rustins danish oil, EEE and Ubeaut traditional wax.
To be honest I am quite chuffed with the light coloured timber one and will be quite happy if it doesn't sell over the weekend!Now proudly sponsored by Binford Tools. Be sure to check out the Binford 6100 - available now at any good tool retailer.
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3rd November 2007, 07:39 AM #2
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nice work stink . i know what a dirty job it is chopping all the muck out . you cant beat burls for grain and character . what sort of tree they origanaly belong to ?
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3rd November 2007, 10:55 AM #3
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They look good Stinky, did you chop them out by hand or use an arbortec to grind out the majority?
Pat
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3rd November 2007, 11:25 AM #4
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great finishing.
look good .p.t.c
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3rd November 2007, 12:18 PM #5
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nice stinky, how much do they go for
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3rd November 2007, 06:54 PM #6
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Not to sure .... I know for sure that the last is redgum .... the first I think was yellow box or something similar and the other just a eucalypt.
Originally Posted by mongrell
I used the arbortec grinder with plenty of care, followed up by power sanding with home made sanding pads used in an hand held old drill. Originally Posted by Pat
Prices range between $55 and $120. Possibly on the high side for a woodworking show as many woodworkers under value their work ...... but I dont want to devalue the work by selling it too cheaply. At the end of the day you could easily spend 10+ hours, plus materials and machinery .... $5.50 p/h is cheap in anybodys book. Originally Posted by SPIRIT
It reminds me of a funny story from last year .... I had some parker style pens I was trying to sell for about $30 ..... sold one or two but nothing flash. On return home I put them on Ebay (USA) for US$60 .... I sold more targeting this market than at the cheaper price. Sometimes people equate price with quality ..... if you put up your price you attract the market who are looking for quality. Obviously it doesn't work all of the time but certainly a different approach.Now proudly sponsored by Binford Tools. Be sure to check out the Binford 6100 - available now at any good tool retailer.
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4th November 2007, 11:56 PM #7
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nice work stinky
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5th November 2007, 12:21 AM #8
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So, how'd the w/e go?
I bet you didn't have to carry any of those bowls home...
- Andy Mc
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5th November 2007, 06:41 PM #9
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As far as I could see I think there were good numbers attending the show over the two day with plenty of interest. Another quality and sucessful show by Barwon Valley.
As for sales I think most people that I spoke with were happy with their results ....
Personally I did far better than I had expected and a vast improvement from last year.
All collapsible castles sold ..... all bandsaw boxes sold .... at least half of the pens sold (only took these to help fill some space) .... a small banksia nut bowl sold .... and the small carved bowl (1 of 4) sold.
Overall I was very happy .... the light one (pictures 1-2) didn't sell which is great as I was keen to keep it
The downside is my club has a stall at the local market in 2 weeks and now I have very little left for display
oh well you cant win them all!
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6th November 2007, 06:38 PM #10
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Great work Stinkey,it is very rewarding when you have a successful show.
well done.
Regards
Terry
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6th November 2007, 09:31 PM #11
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Prices range between $55 and $120. for that much you should be able to get one with no holes in it
. bob
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