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18th September 2013, 10:28 PM #1
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Same old, same old . . . . . for a different reason!
A lady in New York asked me if I could make her something from Sandalwood so she could enjoy the aroma but I explained that the smell disappears in no time and suggested she try False Sandalwood instead. She sent me a pic of a little China pot/box so I made something similar (pic 1 & 2) and sent it off - - she couldn't have been happier with it and the smell will still be there each time she lifts the lid for years to come cos' I left the walls about 8mm thick.
Next thing she want as many other nice smelling timbers as I can offer but the only Aussie one I could come up with was Huon and made the other two from Camphor and Indian Cedar (pic 3) - not sure how long the cedar will keep exuding it's aroma but the other two should go for years. One very happy customer!!!
(and vendor 
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All were just burnished inside so as not to block the aroma and the outsides were burnished and given just one coat of Kunos.
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18th September 2013, 10:43 PM #2
Wandering in search of timber
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Looking good
There are other smelly ones, but no other good ones that I recall that last.Neil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new
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19th September 2013, 12:26 AM #3
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Red cedar should hold for quite a while
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19th September 2013, 12:57 AM #4
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A good looking trio there Vern I especially like the feet design.
Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working. — Pablo Picasso
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19th September 2013, 01:25 AM #5
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The Sandalwood one strikes me.
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19th September 2013, 07:23 AM #6
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Rosewood keeps the smell but could get sticky inside.
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19th September 2013, 07:28 AM #7
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I love the smell of Coachwood. Reminds me of the school furniture back in the 50's and 60's, they must have consumed a vast amount of this timber for school furniture.
Love the shape of your lidded boxes, very inspirational.
Alan...
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19th September 2013, 08:36 AM #8
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china pots.
Hello TTIT,
If you sent her one made from Merbau with a smell akin to dog poop, she would never comeback, eh.
Just a thought.
Drilllit.
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19th September 2013, 09:26 AM #9
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Noice
even though not aussie you could suggest maybe camphor laurelregards
Nick
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19th September 2013, 10:44 AM #10
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19th September 2013, 08:17 PM #11
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hi ttit,
very nice little pots there mate,
i like the grain on the first one
well done
cheers smiife
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19th September 2013, 11:20 PM #12
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Thanks for the comments guys - much appreciated
You must have better Rosewood than me
Originally Posted by pommyphil
- love the smell while I'm working it but I find it fades away after just a few days.
I've only ever had enough Coachwood to make an egg for the collection and did enjoy the smell. Does it keep giving off the smell for long??? Originally Posted by Uncle Al
The one on the right Nick Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker
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19th September 2013, 11:24 PM #13
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OK so I'm a pretty poor proof reader and my attention to detail has slipped
regards
Nick
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20th September 2013, 08:34 AM #14
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"I've only ever had enough Coachwood to make an egg for the collection and did enjoy the smell. Does it keep giving off the smell for long???"
I am pretty good at identifying wooden objects made from Coachwood, as long as some of the raw timber is still exposed, regardless of the age of the item.
It is lovely to turn and plane. It isn't very common these days, and was used extensively in plywood, especially marine grade in the 60's and 70's.
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20th September 2013, 08:20 PM #15
never can have too much wood
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