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3rd September 2013, 09:12 PM #1
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Gidgee natural edge lamp
Hi everyone,
After my first attempt at a lamp turned out pretty nice, I thought I would try something a little different. I created this one out of a chunk of gidgee. Very simple shape, to highlight the varying colours of the gidgee from the bark, to the light colour just under the surface, then the dark centre timber.
It nearly killed my tools - the gidgee was hard as a rock!
Comments and critique very welcome, to help me improve.
Simon.
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3rd September 2013, 09:36 PM #2
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Interesting
and I like the variation in the timber
But can I see tool marks or sanding marks running around the base?
If so I'd suggest a little 'with the grain' sanding before applying a finish
I've always wondered "does gidgee float?"regards
Nick
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3rd September 2013, 10:42 PM #3
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Very nice and simple to boot.
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4th September 2013, 08:07 AM #4
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Yes nick there are some ring lines on it. I believe these came in during sanding. This was my first natural edge piece and it was more of a "what if" kind of job. I will be getting some more natural chunks like this of gidgee and other timbers, and will hopefully get them up to a sellable standard.
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4th September 2013, 09:56 PM #5
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What tool brand were you using?
What speed were you turning?
Did you use a skew to plane the piece or what tool did you last use for your finishing cut?
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4th September 2013, 09:59 PM #6
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I think it was about 1000rpm. Finishing cuts were made with a woodcut negative rake scraper.
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