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  1. 13th January 2010, 01:42 PM #1
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    Default BOW and Tas Musk Set

    The holidays has been great! Finally had some shed time when the kids went to the Grand-parent's place for a few days.

    BOW JR Victor and letter opener.

    The box is made of olive from SA. I ran out of timber to make the lid, so I found a similar colour Tasmanian Musk board with plenty of figure.

    Pen and letter opener has a CA finish (20 thin coats). Sanded to 12,000, brasso and automotive wax.

    Really happy with this set as was my friend.

    Hopefully I can post some more in the next few days.

    Thanks for looking and thanks for any comments or suggestions.

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  3. 13th January 2010, 03:17 PM #2
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    That looks really nice David i like the box especially the lid that is a nice piece of timber.
    The pen and letter opener looks really good I like BOW it nice to work with.
    You are a lucky man to get shed time in between kids and running your own business I'm really struggling to get any time at the moment.
    well done
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  4. 13th January 2010, 03:25 PM #3
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    The box is almost oriental in design, simple lines, form follows function, with delicate ornamentation.
    Very impressive set.
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    fastice set mate

    i think the box is better with the different lid than having the same wood

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    That really is an exceptional set. Beautiful work

    I think I read somewhere that figured Musk only comes from very low on the trunk of the tree? Could be wrong though, that happend once before
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    Default David

    When I first made pens Musk Burl became a firm favourite for me Musk still excites me, you box and contents look great and I can but agree the lid does it for me also.

    Kind regards Peter.
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    Nice set and beautiful box
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    Outstanding as usual David

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    Stunning, as always Dave
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    Quote Originally Posted by edblysard View Post
    The box is almost oriental in design, simple lines, form follows function, with delicate ornamentation.
    Very impressive set.
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    He was quite influenced by Japanese art, furniture and buildings which reflected in his works. This is where I probably got most of my influence making these boxes.

    This box design has been a really good seller for me.

    I like it and I hope you all like it too.

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    Nice set and beautiful box David.
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    Beautiful, in a word Well done David.
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