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21st November 2007, 08:41 PM #1
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Well here is my latest project, just finished today, the most recent in a series of fictitious toolboxes....fitted with imaginary tools
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This one belongs to the Shaman-Mechanick of Purga Creek, who would bring the tools out to invoke the spirit of the General when working on Holdens; caress the patterns of uncertainty from carburettors; and then divine the location of the nearest pub when the job was done.
The box is mitred, lid simply rebated, made from distressed hoop pine with local ochre pigment inside, and the pieces include privet branches, chook feathers, welded steel, piano parts, a banksia pod and one beer stubby lid. Its to go in an exhibition in a library, and refers to a wonderful book called "Tools as Art" by Pete Hamill, well worth a gander. After borrowing it I went and bought a copy...
Cheers,Last edited by Andy Mac; 22nd November 2007 at 09:22 AM. Reason: typo
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21st November 2007, 08:49 PM #2
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I'll have to suss out Purga Creek I think!
Another beauty Andy!
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21st November 2007, 09:05 PM #3
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21st November 2007, 11:44 PM #4
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21st November 2007, 11:49 PM #5
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Looks great. top marks
Reality is no background music.
Cheers John
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22nd November 2007, 09:01 AM #6
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Very imaginative, a quality I do not have in great quantity. Beaut work.
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22nd November 2007, 09:25 AM #7
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Thanks guys, glad you enjoyed it.
[quote=bitingmidge;630077]I'll have to suss out Purga Creek I think![quote]
I lived at Purga for 3 or 4 yrs, the nearest pub is at Peak Crossing. Its better known for a bikie's rally.
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22nd November 2007, 09:49 AM #8
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Hmm... I think I remember going to one of those a long time ago!
Originally Posted by Andy Mac
I had a boss with a big piggery at Peak Crossing all those years ago, but none of your tools would have done at that place!
I suspect there's a market for your stuff that you haven't tapped yet Andy. I think you could have a big go in the genuine Antiques market, I've seen plenty of old tools sold as decorator pieces that were less useful than any of your make-believe ones!
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22nd November 2007, 03:53 PM #9
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