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25th March 2012, 06:38 PM #1
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Keen to hack at some logs
hi all
First post. I am keen to attack a few logs with chisels/angle grinders/chain saws and create some figurines (see attached pic). There is no intention to 'finish' or 'polish', roughness is the intended outcome.
I live in Enmore, Sydney and have been in Oz for 3 years, I just wouldn't have any idea where to source some logs or what type of logs to source. Furthest west I have been is Parramatta. Would much appreciate any information as to where and what to look for.
thanks
Haden
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25th March 2012, 07:39 PM #2
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Hi Haden
I'm new to this as well but you could try tree service companies. The type that remove branches and trees from backyards and urban environs. They may even be able to advise or keep an eye out for some good wood in your area.
Try anything you can get your hands if that 'Baselitz' look is what you are after.
enjoy
raav
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26th March 2012, 08:58 AM #3
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Boutique Timbers
Try mal at Boutique Timbers.
He would have some Huon pine and other pine logs/stumps as well as cedar and hardwoods you can play with. He delivers to Sydney every month or so.
Call evenings; 65858296
Regarsd
Greg
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26th March 2012, 05:58 PM #4
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Thanks for the replies.
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2nd April 2012, 04:09 AM #5
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first thing i was thinking when i was looking at your work was damn, but when i was looking closer, yeah it's very special and nice, bit freaky but hell i like it................ALOT!!!!!!
nice work, i would even give it a special place in my house
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2nd April 2012, 06:00 AM #6
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Some interesting work there haden...I would love to see some more..keep us posted
what if the hokey pokey is really what it's all about?
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4th April 2012, 03:26 PM #7
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Your work is captivating & keenly expressive Haden. Keep hackin!
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15th January 2013, 01:07 PM #8
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haha thanks for the replies....but its not actually my work, was just posting so people could recommend a type of log ... they are by German artist Georg Baselitz, I really dig the expressive style
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15th January 2013, 06:16 PM #9
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Baselitz has done it already. What will your style be?
I don't find his apparent lack of finesse, fit or finish to be particularly appealing.
July. Highway 16 & Main St., McBride. The CS carvers work there.
There's one carver who works with 4 saws, I could watch him all day when he gets moving with the dime tip. In fact, I own some of his works.
Wood, schmood. With a chainsaw, just about any log will do.
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