Thread: Pestle

Looks almosttoo prettyJ can you keep that “V” shape a little? Likean upside-down bell? That look of being made by an armature (uneven edges)J But if too much trouble, don’t even thinkabout it. When one lives with something almost whole life then one’s opinion isnever objectiveJ Thank you again for the effort.<o></o>
Regards,<o></o>
cj
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Yes I left a bit of meat to work with so I can get a bit more shape in to it if that is what you want,that's why I asked to start with so we get what you want you're the one who has to live with it. The wavey edge is most likely due to being natural edge of the outside of the round of the log I can replicate that if that's what you want my only concern is to get this to be how you want it (a bit difficult from a distance) so I am glad of you're input.
Regard's Rod.

You are anartist, so asking you to “copy” someone else’s work is rude to start with. Howeverthe closer you get to an original one the more happy I’ll be J <o></o>
Every time,back in France, when I have the old one in my hands is like …holding my wife inmy arms like she was 20 againJ
On the other hand it is always nice to putyour hands on something new?
cj

Hi Christopher,
I have changed the shape and the edge is this more to you're liking.
Regards Rod.

You are making me excited J Might be bed for my heart ...To die happy...
Thanks,
cj

V. generous of you Rod.

The timber should do the job.

Bottom of pestle should be just a little tighter in radius than mortar bottom.

Hi Christopher,
Hope you like the finished article I will get in the post for you in the next couple of days when I next go to town. I have just given it a coat of olive oil hope you enjoy using it for many years to come.
Regards Rod.

I'm on the boat to Melbourne, shopping for a new house.
It looks sooooooooooooooo, just want to start cooking!!!!!
I know that you are in Qld. One day I might cook something for you?
Thanks
cj

Hi Christopher,
I posted the mortar and pestle of Wednesday morning so hopefully Australia post will get it to you soon.
Regards Rod.

Hi All,
Please excuse me for this.
I have never used Red Gum or Jarrah as they tend to Bleed pink into the Food.
The Olive wood have been the one for me.
Not the greatest idea of using Olive Oil as it will go Rancid after awhile.
Canola is about the worst.
Neils' Ubeaut Food Safe Oil wood have been a better choice, also Grapeseed is not bad either.
What's done is done. Just trying to help.
It was still a nice job, & I'm sure he will appreciate it.

Originally Posted by issatree

What's done is done. Just trying to help.

No, it would have been helping if it was mentioned in time to prevent these problems. Now it's just knocking. (Think how Rod must now feel.)

Cheers Hermit,
Why do I feel the need to defend myself well here we go my choice of the narrow leaf iron bark was because it was very old growth very dry and I have never had any trouble with it bleeding into anything I realize having only been in the cabinet making furniture industry for 40 years my knowledge is limited. My use of olive oil which I used to lubricate the 1000 grit wet and dry sand that I finished these items with before polishing the remaining residue off to provide a basic surface to which Christopher will build on over the years with the natural oils of what ever he grinds in it. Yes soaking it in olive oil and leaving it unused it would go off but with constant use it will benefit from the absorption of the natural oils from the vegetable matter it will last for many years and hopefully give great service to him.
Regards Rod.

Hi All,
Like I thought I had said, I was not criticizing what was done, & as I said I was just trying to help.
Regarding the R/G & J Bleeding, that is a fact.
A chap made a rather large Rolling Pin, made the pastry go pink. True Story.

Thanks Rod,
I'll be back in Hobart probably on Tuesday, so it will be waiting for me
Olive oil will be added to the "things" I'll be grinding, so discussion about what's good or not looks like old woman bittering, but...
I will let you all know how it works, if it bleeds or not; I have no knowledge of wood, I knew that the old ones were made from old (OLD) olive trees.
Cannot wait to have it in my hands TBC.
cj<o></o>