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  1. 10th November 2009, 10:05 AM #1
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    Default Tasmanian Myrtle Burl

    For me this blank is the most exciting Myrtle I have seen. The intricate patterns and relief in detail is amazing.

    When in Tassie years ago this sort of material was mostly in the base of the logs we enjoyed cutting and stacking for a musical instrument level burl getter in the North of Tassie helping him was great. This carried out after the loggers had been through and shortly before the Copse( no not cops) was burned to the ground. No time for standing around I remember.

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    Another fine example of some of our great timbers available in Aussie, thanks for sharing Cheers ~ John
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    Beautiful pen. I suspect it would be a knockout in person.

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    Hey Peter,

    The resolution on my monitor isn't the best, I think that you should send me a bit and I try it for myself,

    I can't see the pic very well but I think I get the Idea.

    I reckon that it would look awesome dressing out a Junior Victor Fountain Pen.

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    Hi Peter

    Great Pen! Love the grain in the timber.

    I would love to some day go to Tasmania and cut some burl, sounds like so much fun.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  7. 11th November 2009, 04:02 AM #6
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    Well done Peter!
    Myrtle Burl is sure a great looking timber!
    You guys sure a fortunate to live down there where there
    is such a variety of beautiful timber.

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    That burl is outstanding, along with your turning, Amos
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    Another class act Peter!!

    Your ability to make a simple pen to rise above the pack never fails to amaze me.

    How many different timbers do you think you have turned Peter? Would be interested to know.

    BTW, I think I have a mate to that piece of burl Gorgeous stuphph.
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    Another well crafted pen from outstanding timber
    Once again I catch myself drolling over your collection of timbers well done peter
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    Well done Peter another outstanding pen. A great piece of myrtle burl as well.

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    I like the myrtle burl pen shown earlier and just some info for any who are interested. Mark at 043turning has had heaps of timber for sale and noticed he had quite a range of tassie timbers so it may be worth a try for anyone interested.

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    That's the nicest piece of myrtle I've ever seen! You have done it great justice with that beautiful pen.
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