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  1. 23rd March 2016, 07:52 PM #1
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    Default Afzelia xylocarpa

    So much going on the combination of sapwood and heartwood every twist an experience while turning.

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    very nice pen!
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    Lots of character in that well turned and finished piece of timber.
    Well done Peter.

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    Spectacular all round Peter
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    Love the way this has swirls in the timber. Was it fuzzy after turning?

    I did have to do a search on the species of tree.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Christos View Post
    Love the way this has swirls in the timber. Was it fuzzy after turning?

    I did have to do a search on the species of tree.
    Hi Christos no not fuzzy at any time black inclusions lovely timber to turn long time since we swapped mate.

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    Looks Good Pete, plenty of character... all the way around

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    Beautiful Peter that timber is quite rare now difficult to obtain.






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    Quote Originally Posted by Simomatra View Post
    Beautiful Peter that timber is quite rare now difficult to obtain.
    I sat on this piece for years noticed in the USA it goes for 12 to 20 dollars a good indication its hard to get from Laos. Nice to say goodday mate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Penpal View Post
    I sat on this piece for years noticed in the USA it goes for 12 to 20 dollars a good indication its hard to get from Laos. Nice to say goodday mate.

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