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20th January 2010, 08:23 PM #1
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JR Gent & Letter opener - Tas Blackwood
JR Gent & Letter opener in fiddle-back Blackwood.
The fiddle-back Blackwood has always been difficult for me photograph. Never seem to be able to show the grain to its full potential. I just did a photography course at Sturt in the 1st week of Jan. I hope its improved my skills. I guess the proof of the pudding is in the eating.
I have a matching box for them as well but stuffed the lid when I was sanding it, buy loosing grip on the lid, the linisher threw it across the room and put a dent in the corner.
Its under repair in workshop. I will post photos of it when I finally finish it.
As usual, 20 coats of thin CA, sanded to 12,000, Brasso then Auto wax.
Thanks for looking and thanks for any comments or suggestions.
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20th January 2010, 08:37 PM #2
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Nice set you have I hope the box works out well.
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20th January 2010, 08:45 PM #3
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Very nice.
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20th January 2010, 09:31 PM #4
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great job as always
your photography skills are much better than mine
thanks for showing
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20th January 2010, 09:42 PM #5
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great looking set
The best way to show the fiddleback is in the sunlight I have found, but even then it usually doesn't do it justiceNeil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new
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20th January 2010, 09:47 PM #6
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Very smart indeed, well done ! cheers ~ John
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20th January 2010, 10:08 PM #7
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Originally Posted by dai sensei
great looking set
The best way to show the fiddleback is in the sunlight I have found, but even then it usually doesn't do it justice
Nice set by the way.
These photos were taken on an overcast day, no sun what so ever. In fact it was showery and I set up in the carport to take the photo.Kev
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21st January 2010, 05:14 AM #8
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Beautiful set David!!!
>Grain shows well enough but the colour seems to be wrong from where I sit.
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21st January 2010, 08:11 AM #9
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Very nice
Well done David
I can see from photo #2 the quality of the fiddle back but I do agree that it is bloody hard to take photos that show the true beauty of most timbers.Cheers Rum Pig
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21st January 2010, 09:06 AM #10
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Nice set hope the box comes good David
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21st January 2010, 11:53 AM #11
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Very nicely done!
Beautiful pieces of timber.
Great fit and finish.
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21st January 2010, 01:48 PM #12
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Beautiful set David.
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22nd January 2010, 05:36 PM #13
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I have fixed the box and taken some more photos. Originally Posted by artme
I think the colour came out a bit better this time.
Hope you guys like it.
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22nd January 2010, 08:03 PM #14
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Love the box and pen/Opener.
Fiddleback blackwood is magnificent in a pen, pics can never do the chatoyance justice though.
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22nd January 2010, 11:24 PM #15
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Hey Daid,
Very nice, the letter opener seems to have a different shape, do you have those on the shop website??
Doing an order next week might have to have a few.
Pics turned out good also.
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