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  1. 15th May 2012, 02:24 PM #1
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    Smile I need a bit of queen ebony

    I need a bit of queen ebony or other dark nearly black wood to complete a project. Approximately 75 mm diameter and 10 MM think. Anyone got a bit in their stash? :cute:
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  3. 15th May 2012, 04:13 PM #2
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    Ebony for a Queen??

    How about a bit of myall which I can help with?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim the Timber Turner View Post
    Ebony for a Queen??

    How about a bit of myall which I can help with?

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    Well I've got a chunk of that which I won in a raffle at SATurn haven't I! Thanks for reminding me. Might cut into that. (! The bandsaw is blunt. .............. now.) Any tips for working it? Apart form sharpen the tools alot.
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    I've only got a QE pen blank, would that help?
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  6. 15th May 2012, 08:32 PM #5
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    Are you in a hurry?

    We could look at the show to see if we can pick some up for you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tea lady View Post
    :Any tips for working it? Apart form sharpen the tools alot.
    Scrape it with one of 's skews. (wait untill he's not watching, or better still make him a real strong cuppa and wait untill he nods off).

    I'm serious, it scrapes really well with a sharp skew.

    If you get it right the shavings will float away on the wind.

    Report back with pictures please.

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    I will have a look in the morning. I have some, but it is not black black and I might struggle to get 75mm diameter. If I have it and you are not in a hurry I will bring it down next month.
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    Yep, prolly could drop it around to Robbos, when do you need it by?
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    Opps sorry tl, just went and measured it and it's 70mm maybe 71mm width
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    I can help you with the ebony If you pm your address it will be in the post to morrow. John
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim the Timber Turner View Post
    Scrape it with one of 's skews. (wait untill he's not watching, or better still make him a real strong cuppa and wait untill he nods off).

    I'm serious, it scrapes really well with a sharp skew.

    If you get it right the shavings will float away on the wind.

    Report back with pictures please.

    Cheers

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    Ya call it a "negative rake scraper" when used like that.

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    Opps sorry tl, just went and measured it and it's 70mm maybe 71mm width
    Thanks anyway

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    I can help you with the ebony If you pm your address it will be in the post to morrow. John
    Thanks. Will try the Myall first.

    Possible get some from the Brisbane WW Show too I guess. Seeing i up there then.
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  13. 16th May 2012, 11:35 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by tea lady View Post
    Ya call it a "negative rake scraper" when used like that.
    Naa that's just a flash name used by the tool freaks.
    It's real name is a Pointy Nose Scraper.

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    Smells nice doesn't it? Sort of like rose wood. Reckon I had a bit of that already. But this is a tad darker. Which is OK cos queen ebony isn't exactly black either. Although I haven't got finish on it yet. What I am making is a secret.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tea lady View Post
    Smells nice doesn't it? Sort of like rose wood.
    Just be careful sniffing the dust.

    It has been reported as a powerful Aphrodisiac, highly valued and traded by ancient nomadic tribes. (BS of course).

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    Quote Originally Posted by tea lady View Post
    ....What I am making is a secret.
    Sounds like an entry for the Aust Woodturning Comp.
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