Forum BBQ at Tooradin Vic

[issatree]

Hi to you all,
Sorry, but I can't make it this time, booked to go elsewhere.

[nz_carver]

Well I do need to be in Melbourne in April but not that early.
im forgeting what home looks like might make the trip

[dai sensei]

Just finished cutting up some large chunks I brought down with me, the scraps will be up for grabs.

Suitable really for pen blanks and other small stuff - Camphor Laurel, Black Locust burl, Penny Leaf (Indian Rosewood), Red Gum, Cypress
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And some half decent left over blocks of Black Locust burl
BL scraps.jpg

[doug3030]

First dibs on the large piece of black locust burl

Just finished cutting up some large chunks I brought down with me, the scraps will be up for grabs.

Suitable really for pen blanks and other small stuff - Camphor Laurel, Black Locust burl, Penny Leaf (Indian Rosewood), Red Gum, Cypress
scraps.jpg

And some half decent left over blocks of Black Locust burl
BL scraps.jpg

[_fly_]

I think these are to grab a few bits at the BBQ.

I don't think they are a "I DIBS" items.

How about spreading the love and share it around.

[doug3030]

I think these are to grab a few bits at the BBQ.

I don't think they are a "I DIBS" items.

How about spreading the love and share it around.

Thats why I only asked for one piece, not the whole lot

[dai sensei]

The bigger piece has more radial cracks, ok for casting/filling, so it will depend on what you want it for whether it will be of use to you. Better to check them all out in the hand before calling dibs

[doug3030]

The bigger piece has more radial cracks, ok for casting/filling, so it will depend on what you want it for whether it will be of use to you. Better to check them all out in the hand before calling dibs

Thanks for the advice Neil. I am not into casting/filling (yet). I was hoping for a sample of Black Locust burl as I have not used it before. I was thinking of using it for small trimmings on boxes such as lid openers, small handles or small spindles. I seem to have started a rum on rehandling crochet hooks for the "crafty" ladies of my acquaintance. If there is a piece that would be suitable for that is there any chance you could put it aside for me please?

[dai sensei]

There are quite a few little bits that would suit lid lifts and small handles. Not sure about small spindles without filling, but you can use coffee grinds and thin CA, fits in well with this timber. Even some of the Penny Leaf that is too thin for pen blanks might be suitable too .

[Acco]

Have been speaking to Neil via PM and made the suggestion that I could bring my Woodmizer down for the day and do a demonstration if there is enough interest and could Resaw any timber if anyone needs some done. Will most likely bring an Osage Orange log and anything else that might be of interest to mill.

[Pat]

Have been speaking to Neil via PM and made the suggestion that I could bring my Woodmizer down for the day and do a demonstration if there is enough interest and could Resaw any timber if anyone needs some done. Will most likely bring an Osage Orange log and anything else that might be of interest to mill.

DJ, bring it up, next time you go to Nz's, got some burl's I need slabbed

[Ari2]

Have a good time, all.

[Christos]

I will not be able to make it to the get together but sure wish I could.

[dai sensei]

Thanks DJ for the great offer

I have also acquired a heap of pan blanks from Penturner (Amos) to sell off at very cheap prices. I'll try and take some pics once I have sorted them, but there will be no "dibbs", I'll offer them up after lunch. Any left overs will be grouped up for sale on the forums later. All proceeds will be going back to Amos.

[Acco]

DJ, bring it up, next time you go to Nz's, got some burl's I need slabbed

No worries Pat, as long as you pay the fuel and beer bill

Just remember that the mill has to go on the truck