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  1. 11th December 2008, 05:37 PM #1
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    Hi guys

    Finally got to the lathe after some big months of work and managed to make a few crissy presents. one day ill actually keep some thing i make...

    The bigest one is Purple Heart (if you couldnt guess), the next is Figured Mahogany and the last one is Flame Rosewwod.

    Should keep a few people happy this Chrissy.

    Cheers

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  3. 11th December 2008, 07:11 PM #2
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    I'm sure someone will be happy with any on those. I like the colour of the purple heart, I've never touched or turned such a timber. I also particularly like the finish, what is it? if you don't mind me asking...!

    I can see 2 possible reasons, for your predicament, you either have too many friends, or you are not turning enough!. Having a good idea what your answer is going to be, I will suggest in "advance", get back on the lathe...!

    Your work is very good!

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    Benji, Nice flowing curves, my favorite the big one, gorgeous wood.
    For sure this will make some people happy with Christmas.
    Very well done.
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  5. 11th December 2008, 08:32 PM #4
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    I agree, very nice. Great shape to show off very pretty wood.
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    Very nice work and a great finish benji.

    You've done very well to keep the shape simple and pleasing to show off the grain.
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    Hi Benji beautiful finished Bowls Simple but elegant Shape- love the figured mahogany
    some one is going to have a very happy Xmass.
    Cheers Tony.
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  8. 11th December 2008, 10:39 PM #7
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    Good work Benji
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    When I first opened this thread and the photos stared to open I thought that you had painted a bowl purple, but on closer look and reading your post I now know that is some nice timber.
    I have never seen or turned purple heart, is it grown in oz or is it imported timber?

    Very nice job all round I like the shape of your bowl well done
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    Rum Pig ...purple heart grows in South America. When first cut it is that vivid purple, but it gradually turns to a purpulish-brown.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ed Reiss View Post
    Rum Pig ...purple heart grows in South America. When first cut it is that vivid purple, but it gradually turns to a purpulish-brown.
    All the pieces I've had are a nutmeggy colour when cut, and need a bit of UV to bring out the purple. Excess UV and/or overheating while finishing turn it that muddy purple-brown. And time, of course.

    Wish it'd stay that lovely colour, but...
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    Hey Skew make a crapiarta one and pour in some beetroot juice!

    Nice work Benji.
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    Great bowls.

    Keep it up.

    All my family and friends have bowls, pencil jars and pepper grinders off my lathe. They seemed happy to receive them. Mebbe they were just being polite.
    Cheers, Ern
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    Quote Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!! View Post
    All the pieces I've had are a nutmeggy colour when cut, and need a bit of UV to bring out the purple. Excess UV and/or overheating while finishing turn it that muddy purple-brown. And time, of course.

    Wish it'd stay that lovely colour, but...
    Hmmmmm...thats interesting Skew, never had any that required a UV treatment to achieve the color to begin with. It's possible that we got PH from a different region of south america....it ranges from Mexico all the way down to Chile.
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    Yeah, I'm very curious also about the purple heart timber, and a quick searck on the subject, "flooded" me with all these possible species, wow..!
    Now, I'm tottaly confused...!

    Peltogyne altissima Ducke
    Peltogyne angustiflora Ducke
    Peltogyne campestris Ducke
    Peltogyne catingae Ducke
    Peltogyne confertiflora (Hayne) Benth.
    Peltogyne discolor Vogel
    Peltogyne excelsa Ducke
    Peltogyne floribunda (Kunth) Pittier
    Peltogyne gracilipes Ducke
    Peltogyne heterophylla M.F.Silva
    Peltogyne lecointei Ducke
    Peltogyne maranhensis Ducke
    Peltogyne mattosiana Rizzini
    Peltogyne mexicana Martinez
    Peltogyne paniculata Benth.
    Peltogyne paradoxa Ducke
    Peltogyne parvifolia Benth.
    Peltogyne pauciflora Benth.
    Peltogyne prancei M.F.Silva
    Peltogyne purpurea Pittier
    Peltogyne recifensis Ducke
    Peltogyne subsessilis W.A.Rodrigues
    Peltogyne venosa (M.Vahl) Benth.

    Pine and beetroot, huh? I shall try...!

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    Hmmm... all I know is that I source most of my Purpleheart in the form of decking boards.

    'Tis a bit small (70x19mm & reeded) but at well under Oz$10 per metre it's far, far cheaper than buying 'raw' stock.

    I still find it hard to believe that people make decks out of it... what's next? Wollemi Pine?
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