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  1. 14th May 2006, 12:36 AM #1
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    Default Benefits of a blowfly!

    Got the idea for this one while I was trying to come up with a use for 2 polished cow-horns my late brother polished to make into powder-horns a-la Davy Crockett style. I bought a Blowfly sander over Easter and thought shaping the 'tusks' would be a good test for it. I cut the basic shape of the tusks on the bandsaw, then arissed them close to round on the belt sander. Getting them nicely rounded was a breeze for the blowfly mounted in the drill press. Get's the nod from me.
    The pot is Dorrigo Rosewood and the 'tusks' are Norfolk Island Hibiscus which is the whitest timber I've ever seen and is very nice to work. 120 high x 140 wide.

    Any (non-intrusive) suggestions for a project for the horns?????:confused:
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  3. 14th May 2006, 08:07 AM #2
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    Thats a nice piece, the lid handle sets it off well.
    So what will you do with the real horns?
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  4. 14th May 2006, 09:04 AM #3
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    Really stunning piece TTIT.
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    Very nice indeed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TTIT
    Any (non-intrusive) suggestions for a project for the horns?????:confused:
    How about a Brunhilda or Viking type helmet/headpiece, Lotsa scope for interesting turning, sanding and carving there.

    BTW - super bowl, especially the lid.
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    Interesting piece, well done
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    Very nice work
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    TTIT,
    very funky little "horned pot". Pardon my ignorance though, what's a blowfly? I've heard of a wasp sander, but not a blowfly, got any pics you can post or a link perhaps.

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    See here Mick http://www.timbecon.com.au/products/...nts-389_0.aspx

    Bought mine at the show yesterday, but they were out of stock, so have to wait until they post it.
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    Love it mate.

    Great work.

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    fantastic work, the choice of timber with regards to colour contrast is a great choice.
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    I love it TT.... Did the horns ever end up as a viking helmet?
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    Neil,
    thanks for the link, looks like a useful gizmo.

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    Once again, spectacular work, TTIT! I love the shape of that lid & also where it fits into the bowl, too - very top class work, all of it.

    Cheers,

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