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17th October 2005, 05:36 PM #1Senior Member
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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.
Cheers
Dan
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17th October 2005, 06:05 PM #2
Very nice, I like it - well done
CheersCheers
TEEJAY
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"
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17th October 2005, 07:19 PM #3
Cool cheeseboard, the lizard gives it some real character.
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17th October 2005, 09:38 PM #4
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!Greatest Movie Quote Ever: "Its good to be the king!"____________________________
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17th October 2005, 09:53 PM #5
Great board.. love the handle too. Certainly a conversation piece.
Albert
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18th October 2005, 08:57 PM #6
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.
CheersNeil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new
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19th October 2005, 01:37 PM #7
Great idea!!!! I was wondering who the lucky person would be who got that piece.
Cheers
Wendy
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19th October 2005, 04:03 PM #8
love the colour.
not allowed to give you a greeniep.t.c
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20th October 2005, 01:22 PM #9
The lizard handle really finishes off a nice piece of timber
Brett
Only Robinson Crusoe could get everything done by Friday!
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20th October 2005, 11:23 PM #10
Nice
Some times the best thing to do with wood is nothing, just enjoy its beauty The handle looks great.JunkBoy999
Terry
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21st October 2005, 12:12 AM #11Member
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What a brilliant idea, nice 1
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