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  1. 17th October 2005, 05:36 PM #1
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    Default Red gum burl cheeseboard with blacksmithed lizard

    Hi everyone

    At Biting Midge's get together a couple of weeks back, Teejay kindly gave us one of his red gum burl slices. I ummed and aahed about what we would do with ours and came up with this idea.

    I didn't really do much to it, just a hell of a go over with the belt sander to a fine grade and then a drenching with Ecowood oil woodwipe (100% organic for food surfaces). The addition of the lizard was so that it had a handle! I didn't do the blacksmithing, it was hand forged by Jayn Hobba ("the blacksmith's daughter" - Stanthorpe). She sells her pieces at Reverse Garbage in West End.

    Makes for an interesting platter to chat over! Very rustic, raw and eclectic - much like the rest of the stuff at our place. Resting on a red gum slab table we made a few years back.

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  3. 17th October 2005, 06:05 PM #2
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    Very nice, I like it - well done


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    Cool cheeseboard, the lizard gives it some real character.
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    Yo, that's totally wicked dude, awesome!

    Sorry, was watching Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure!

    Love it, simple, but highly effective. A credit to you both!
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    Great board.. love the handle too. Certainly a conversation piece.

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    Love the Lizzard and the burl. You've given me a good idea for more gifts as I have quite a few small burl slices.

    How much was the handle? I wouldn't mind getting a few.

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    Great idea!!!! I was wondering who the lucky person would be who got that piece.

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    love the colour.
    not allowed to give you a greenie
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    The lizard handle really finishes off a nice piece of timber
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    Nice

    Some times the best thing to do with wood is nothing, just enjoy its beauty The handle looks great.
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  12. 21st October 2005, 12:12 AM #11
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    What a brilliant idea, nice 1
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