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  1. 22nd April 2004, 09:53 AM #1
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    I have kept a piece of the stump of an old camellia which was in the path of a new sewer line. It's been down two to three years now. There is no cracking in the stump and it should be fairly dry now.

    I don't know any wood turners but I do know that Japanese and Chinese craftsmen used the hard wood for bowls, combs, statues, walking sticks, etc.

    Is anyone interested in it for cost of freight and perhaps a little lidded bowl?
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    Howdy,
    I would be interested if I knew your location. (I.E. I'm a cheap sod)
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    G'day wombat47


    I'm a Canberra boy.
    I could pick it up if you want to get rid of it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wombat47
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    Is anyone interested in it for cost of freight and perhaps a little lidded bowl?
    I would love it... but I am In Italy (Europe)
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    G'day all

    I have finally got around to let you know the results of my Camelia turning.

    Incidentally when I picked it up from Wombat47, it turns out that I have known him for many years, a good oportunity to catch up, Yet another example of a good reason to be part of this forum.

    I have made about 8 things from that one small stump of Camelia. It was about 2 feet long with three tight branches coming from the base.
    I have made
    Wombat 47's little lidded box
    Lamp shade for daughter
    small bowl that was supposed to be a potopuri bowl until I cut the hole too big
    a potpouri bowl from the crotch.
    and several 'hot bowl mats' or as I have just been told trivets. (if they can be counted)

    Another of my daughters has been able to photograh some of these things and I will get her to add them to this

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  9. 19th September 2005, 07:52 PM #8
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    Dave52,

    congratulations, that Camellia sure is pretty. Salvaged timber is often the best.

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