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  1. 22nd June 2014, 06:48 PM #1
    chuck1
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    Spent a good amount of time in the shed finishing club prize and a couple of lamps for exhibition.
    Thankyou John for comming around for a quick inspection of shellac finish! And the pointers.
    And to all the other members who popped in thankyou.
    Sorry photos are side ways.
    there is a close up pic of the fault/branch in the stem of lamp which I filled with ebony putty, I quite like the effect
    thanks for looking any c and c welcome

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    Hi chuckie,
    Looks like you have had a fun day in the shed
    lamps look good I just think the bases are a bit big
    Just my opion, for what that is worth
    Well done mate!
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  4. 23rd June 2014, 05:41 PM #3
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    Yeah abit smaller next time these bases were 288 diameter, but with such nice grain being the only feature I left them big!
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    Very nice, Charlie. They came up great.
    The sleeper lamp is my favourite.
    Must get myself some shellac, too.
    ... Steve

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    Photos right side up now.

    Nice resolution on the fault. Is the ebony putty like a plastic compound?
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  7. 25th June 2014, 06:40 AM #6
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    Thankyou christos!the putty is timbermate brand it's clay and water based.I find it works very well.
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