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11th February 2009, 11:07 PM #1
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Useless but interesting
On the weekend I had to cut back some branches on a big old blood wood. One of the smaller branches had a cross shaped formation. I have not seen this very often. Always in for a challenge I saved the piece and turned it this morning. The finished piece would fit inside a 160mm circle. Had some interesting moments turning. Useless but a fascinating exercise. And, it is one piece of wood for a change..
JimSometimes in the daily challenges that life gives us, we miss what is really important...
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11th February 2009, 11:13 PM #2
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Very interesting! I can imagine those "moments".
Might hold a mango.
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11th February 2009, 11:14 PM #3
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11th February 2009, 11:15 PM #4
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G'Day Jim
Not going to ask how you went about turning it but the result is certainly stunning.
Cheers
Bernie
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11th February 2009, 11:34 PM #5
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Not at all useless - it'd make an ideal 'coaster' to identify your drink at a bbq.
soth
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12th February 2009, 12:39 AM #6
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looks cool 
you could always use it as a fan
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12th February 2009, 03:23 AM #7
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As one turner whose name I have forgotten said, "the more useless the object, the more money I can get for it".
Nice piece.So much timber, so little time.
Paul
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12th February 2009, 08:44 AM #8
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Sweeeet!!
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12th February 2009, 08:53 AM #9
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...hey, it's "casper" the wood ghost!!!
Cheers,
Ed
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12th February 2009, 12:16 PM #10
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That's a cool piece Jim. Most "art" is regarded as "useless" by someone. Having just finished a piece with 1344 segments, I am going to turn one-piece weed pots for a while.
Richard in Wimberley
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12th February 2009, 12:28 PM #11
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I agree - if you don't want it, sell it as an art object! Remember - $500 minimum
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12th February 2009, 09:37 PM #12
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Originally Posted by ElizaLeahy
I agree - if you don't want it, sell it as an art object! Remember - $500 minimum
do I hear $550
nice work well picked up as something to have a go at
regards
Nick
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