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  1. 9th August 2013, 05:42 PM #1
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    G'day
    I was inspired by a posting by Willy Nelson a couple of months ago of his burl mirrors,so I decided to have a go.
    The burl is red mallee and the maximum dimension is just under 400mm.
    The finish is DO.
    The second picture shows the two bowls that I got out of the centre along with the mirror.
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  3. 9th August 2013, 06:21 PM #2
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    Very nice indeed!!!
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    Very nice piece.
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    I like it

    So good to see the centre just didn't turn into sawdust
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    as usual, excellent stuff. Also, I like that the cetre was used - and very nicely

    cheers

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    Wow
    Yours look so much better, Well Done



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    Thanks for the comments.
    Willy you are too modest.
    Mirrors must be cheaper in WA. This is the second one I made. The first one I made the recess about 8mm larger than the hole and when I went to get the mirror cut ,the glazier quoted me $45.At this stage I had to accept it . When I went to collect it,he showed me the two he broke trying to cut it and pointed out it would be much cheaper if it was straight cuts.This one I made the recess about 20 mm wide and was able to fit an octogen into it and the price dropped to $25.
    I have now discovered 300mm glass tiles at Ikea. A pack of four for $15. I just have to learn how to cut them.
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    hi ted,
    very nice,three out of one,well done
    cheers smiife
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    Quote Originally Posted by turnerted View Post
    Thanks for the comments.
    Willy you are too modest.
    Mirrors must be cheaper in WA. This is the second one I made. The first one I made the recess about 8mm larger than the hole and when I went to get the mirror cut ,the glazier quoted me $45.At this stage I had to accept it . When I went to collect it,he showed me the two he broke trying to cut it and pointed out it would be much cheaper if it was straight cuts.This one I made the recess about 20 mm wide and was able to fit an octogen into it and the price dropped to $25.
    I have now discovered 300mm glass tiles at Ikea. A pack of four for $15. I just have to learn how to cut them.
    Ted
    Hello Ted
    My local glazier cuts the mirror into an octagon shape, then uses a linisher to 'round' it. I always leave the burl with him so he can test his fit. I reckon someone will sell round mirros, somewhere
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