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  1. 23rd May 2009, 07:35 PM #1
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    howdy doody

    here is my first attempt at a celtic knot

    well sort of a friend helped with the making of the blank as i don't have a table saw that will setup square enough

    the kit is a workshop pencil, made out of Wenge, with a Huon Pine Knot
    finish is BLO/CA great contrast on the knot

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    Nice crisp lines and great choice of colours. Guessing thats going to be the first of many
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    very nice
    did you just use contrasting timber or is there a defining line (my eyesight is not the best tonight)
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    thanks guys

    there is just the 2 timbers, there is a bit of a line there but i think it is either the glue or a mixture of the dust paticles embeded in the tiny cracks, not sure really but it does add character
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    I'm impressed, nice going, great looker. I still haven't made the time to give it a go! Amos
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    Really nice. Looks great, top marks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Woodenink View Post
    I still haven't made the time to give it a go! Amos
    Just take the bull by the horns Amos and go for it.
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    thanks for the praise

    one note i did find out is be carefull with the amount of heat when sanding, it reinacts the glue and the bits come apart

    i made up a couple more today with one total failure (many peices - wasn't nice)

    here is the set

    workshop pencil - Huon Pine with Wenge Knot
    workshop pencil - Red Gum with Wenge Knot
    workshop pencil - Wenge with Huon Pine Knot
    workshop Pencil - Eucalyptus Burl
    workshop Pencil - Campour Laurel
    workshop Pencil - Myrtle Burl
    Siera - Wenge with Huon Pine Knot
    Streamline - Corian with golf clip

    thanks for looking, i hope you like them

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    You definitely have the hang of them now. Well done
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    Looks like you have it down pretty good...
    Great looking group of pens there.
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    thanks for the compliments

    i think i have worked out how to cut the blanks for myself now even with my c&n table saw
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    MIK, you really have got the hang of it, now I am itching to have a go, Amos
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