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  1. 7th December 2007, 12:16 PM #1
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    Default Been awhile

    Latest project 42" 1,600 pieces. I have not seen many post here but did see some real nice work in the "box making" section from a guy in Canada.
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    Wow Dennis that is awesome!

    How long did it take you?
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    That is awesome. Well done
    I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.

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    stunning work again dennis
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    as usual top work dennis
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    Are they all naturally coloured, or have you done some judicious staining?

    Either way: stunning!
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    Thanks guys, the piece took about 6 months to make and about month to apply the finish. My son did the finish at his place about 30 coats of lacquer sanded to 2500 grit then waxed and polished. the finish is like a mirror, he does a great job. The wood is all natural no stains or color added.

    Thanks again Dennis
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    So how many different timbers?

    Lovely job by the way.
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    Examples of some of the pieces

    Lady Liberty - poplar
    Twin towers - lace wood, maple
    Hudson River - myrtle wood
    Road - ebony
    Sky - maple
    Border - red palm, purple heart, bubinga, maple
    Trees - poplar, blood wood, red heart, vied
    Buildings & misc. - mahogany, zebra wood, pine, teak, snake wood, red oak, alder, redwood, red birch, cherry, rosewood, walnut, wenge, yellow heart, leppard wood, Douglas fur,cocoabolo

    I should keep better track of all spices

    I'm looking for ideas for the next piece, maybe a land mark from down under. If anyone has any ideas contact me or post a photo or a drawing here.

    Thanks Dennis
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    your welcome to use one of these.

    Backside of Sydney city



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    Thanks for the photos. I really like the front view. I see see your from the UK, any photos of famous or unusual places?

    Thanks Dennis
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