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Thread: Box #2 - Huon Pine & Myrtle.
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16th January 2009, 07:26 PM #1
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Box #2 - Huon Pine & Myrtle.
Copied this of Wardy's Two Year box, (hope he doesn't mind, it makes his look alot better anyway)
Hasn't been finished yet, but decided to post it up, any tips on what to put on it in means of finishing would be very arpeciated,
Learnt a few new things while doing it, such as the curv in the lid to act as a finger hole.
Hope you like it, all comments apreciated!
Alex.
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16th January 2009, 07:46 PM #2
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"tis a fine lookin' box Alex........what sort of Myrtle??
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16th January 2009, 07:49 PM #3
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Watson, to put it frankly, 'i have no idea' all I know is it's Myrtle of some sort,
Sorry, it was the only Myrtle sold at the local hardware,
Alex
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16th January 2009, 08:42 PM #4
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[quote=Alex.R;879331]Copied this of Wardy's Two Year box, (hope he doesn't mind,
Alex I don't mind at all. Fine looking box mate.
May I suggest for the finish, 1/3 satin poly 1/3 boiled linseed oil and 1/3 mineral turps. Place in glass jar and give the mixture a good shake.Either use a brush or an old clean singlet.This type of finish is very forgiving.Brush a liberal amount onto surface and let sit for approx 10 mins then wipe off excess, wiping with the grain.Let dry for 24 hrs, sand lightly between coats. Do as many coats as necessary till required look is achieved.Finish off with a wax of your choice.
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17th January 2009, 08:51 PM #5
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Ahhhh huon and myrtle - go together like a horse and carriage, vodka and tonic, brad and angelina
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17th January 2009, 09:00 PM #6
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Bogey & Baccall, Ice Cream and Strawberries.
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18th January 2009, 10:00 PM #7
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Nice Boks Alex! Probably Tas. Myrtle.
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19th January 2009, 08:44 AM #8
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Nice box Alex. I really like shellac & then wax for finishes on my boxes at the moment.
1 thing tho, that huon pine looks alot more like regular pine than huon. Huon pine usually has much finer grain.
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31st January 2009, 04:44 PM #9
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Many thanks to Wardy as today I bought the ingredients he listed to make his finish, worked superbly, looks fantastic, very much apreciated!
Highly recomend it, brings out the grain and colours very nicely and easy to apply.
Once again, thanks!
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1st February 2009, 01:37 AM #10
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Originally Posted by dazzler
That said, it's a very nice box. I like the contrast between the timbers, The poly/oil/thinner mix is a popular one and is sold under many brand names already mixed up. I believe Sam Maloof's formula is based on this combination as is Arm-R-Seal from General Finishes. Looking forward to seeing new photos after finishing.
When all is said and done, there is usually a whole lot more said than done.
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7th February 2009, 08:42 AM #11
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Think RATTRAP is on the money - not Huon, could be King Billy or Macrocarpa Pine though.
Nice looking box Alex, I love the contrast in the trims. Sets it off very nicely.
I'd be getting the finish on it soon. The movement of the unfinished myrtle can be a pain in the bum.
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9th February 2009, 09:39 PM #12
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Hey guys,
My appologise, I have now finished the box with the finish recomended by Wardy and have given it away to my aunt from Europe who was visiting, and had no time to take pictures,
Alex.
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26th March 2009, 10:51 PM #13
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rattrap they must be cutting up 20 year old houn theses days? Originally Posted by Rattrap
fine box alex.
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27th March 2009, 08:35 AM #14
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Huons have been protected for years now, they can only cut up fallen trees. But a tourist opperator down Strhan way where alot of it comes from told me that the State had round 90 yrs worth stockpiled still.
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27th March 2009, 08:35 AM #15
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You are doing well Alex. Nice box.
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