Thread: Mango stump

MM, being new at this, I have to ask how you are milling these smaller pieces.
I mean on a Lucas ?, small band saw ? How are you holding them in place to cut?
Sorry if I didn't get something obvious. I am new to this and have a Lucas.
Oh, yea....some of the prettiest wood I've ever seen!

Frank,

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First pens from the stump

Cheers Michael

Originally Posted by Grommett

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First pens from the stump

Cheers Michael

Michael

They look as though they are impressive. I say "look as though" because the pix are out of focus and it is difficult to see the detail. I saw the mango when I picked up some timber from MM. I know it is spectacular.

Any chance of some more pix, which are sharper?

Regards
Paul

I'll have another go in daylight. I am afraid I am very much a point and press photographer and using the ipad inbuilt camera. So probably not optimum.

Cheers Michael

Setting the mill up over the stump..will have to chock it up a far bit before i start ...will post pics tomorrow of whats milled...

Almost looks like its still in the ground MM

Wish it was live video.

I have a person interested in seeing this but not a member of the forum pity he can't see any of these photos.

Originally Posted by wheelinround

Almost looks like its still in the ground MM

Wish it was live video.

I have a person interested in seeing this but not a member of the forum pity he can't see any of these photos.

Have a cam recorder,and was actually going to film some of the milling Ray...will keep you posted with a bit of live action...

Originally Posted by MAPLEMAN

Have a cam recorder,and was actually going to film some of the milling Ray...will keep you posted with a bit of live action...

MM it was just a thought I wonder how many of us (sitting down here in the cold of Sydney) would be watching. Your photos are enough drool for now

The worlds worst photographer has another go. The last two pens sold at a club outing on the weekend so these are the latest. They look better in real life. Might just keep the Polaris pencil.



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Cheers Michael

Originally Posted by Grommett

The worlds worst photographer has another go. The last two pens sold at a club outing on the weekend so these are the latest. They look better in real life. Might just keep the Polaris pencil.



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Cheers Michael

Micheal

While they are not up to FenceFurniture photographic standard (and I sympathise here. I also have some good news that you are probably the second worst photographer as I take first place ) I can see what great job you have done.

I think it will show woodworkers on the forum how much figure there is, that even an object the size of a pen can display such character.

Excellent job.

Regards
Paul

Thanks Paul, the bottom line is this timber is producing the most beautiful pens. A lot of variety from straight grain to completely random structure. Lovely.

Cheers Michael

MM, this stump reminds me of the "Magic Pudding"!!!

Is there no end to it????

Originally Posted by artme

MM, this stump reminds me of the "Magic Pudding"!!!

Is there no end to it????

Haven't milled for a few days as the shed is being cleaned up..will be into it tomorrow..i reckon there is sill 2-3 log cube left in him...hoping to slab as much as i can...the freeform slabs that have been milled so far haven't moved at all whilst drying(rapidly),which is reasuring..pics soon..

Originally Posted by Seaman

MM, being new at this, I have to ask how you are milling these smaller pieces.
I mean on a Lucas ?, small band saw ? How are you holding them in place to cut?
Sorry if I didn't get something obvious. I am new to this and have a Lucas.
Oh, yea....some of the prettiest wood I've ever seen!

Frank,

Hi Frank..alot of the smaller sections are secured with nails and wedges...the blades kept sharp,and doing each cutting pass in small increments seems to work for me,particularly when milling through fiddleback grain..i improvise quite a bit with the lucas,but have been using them for a while now..they are a great machine