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  1. 25th August 2009, 05:30 PM #1
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    Al's post re old redgum posts has prompted me to post this pic of a blanket box I recently completed from old red gum fence posts. The only cost was $52 for camphor wood base and few hours of re-sawing, thicknessing and sanding of the red gum.
    It is an adaptation (mainly due to timber sizes) of plans kindly sent to me by StevenP.
    It is finished with a few coats of U-beaut Hard Shellac. After a few days I rubbed it back with EEE Ultra-shine, then a thin coat of Trad Wax buffed with swansdown mop.
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  3. 25th August 2009, 11:46 PM #2
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    That is a beautiful project. I quite like it.
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  4. 26th August 2009, 12:16 AM #3
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    Yep - take a bow - a BIG one!
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    Very nice box. Normal blanket boxes are very plain. Your one is different.
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  6. 27th August 2009, 08:33 AM #5
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    Nice work, made all the betterer by knowing it was made from recycled timber.

    Well done.
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  7. 27th August 2009, 08:38 AM #6
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    That's mighty fine looking. I don't know whether it's because of being older timber or as a result of the shellac, but the colour is warmer and more appealing than other Red Gum I've seen.
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  8. 27th August 2009, 08:46 AM #7
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    Wonderful work. Sure to become a family heirloom.

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  9. 27th August 2009, 11:04 AM #8
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    A very impressive piece, Herbie - I'm sure you are pleased with it. It also looks to be "the proper" dimensions, and I reckon the finish is just right.

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  10. 27th August 2009, 03:23 PM #9
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    Beautifully done. I like the way the lid matches the fron panel. Looks great!

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    Very nice Chesand. Lovely, warm finish.

    Well done.

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  12. 28th August 2009, 08:06 AM #11
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    Thank you everyone for the kind comments.

    SWMBO and extended family also are pleased with finished result after expressing some surprise at my idea of using old posts.
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    Nice work.....very nice

    Those good old fence posts once their surface is scratched, that stunning color and grain just hit you after years of seasoning.


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    A beauty!!! Finish is super.
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    Lovely work!
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    Love it. Really nice color and finish.
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