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3rd December 2008, 10:39 PM #1
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Two Year Box
After 2 years of seasoning some jacaranda i made this small box.CL was used for the bottom, the front and back was an offcut of timber used for flooring. If anyone can shed some light on what timber this is, it would be much appreciated. Thanks
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3rd December 2008, 10:46 PM #2
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Very nice, Wardy!
I like the design. Nice finish too. What did you finish it with? I really like that last photograph of yours. Nice angle, nice lighting - shows the box very well.
If I had to take a shot at the mystery timber, I would go with Brazilian cherry. I've got a pile of wide planks of it and it looks just like that. Here's a long piece I used as a ledge along a stairwell in my home.When all is said and done, there is usually a whole lot more said than done.
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4th December 2008, 01:32 PM #3
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Nice work Wardy. I am saving a picture of that for my future inspiration. Beautiful wood.
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4th December 2008, 03:19 PM #4
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[quote=ciscokid;854904]Very nice, Wardy!
I like the design. Nice finish too. What did you finish it with?
HI Cisco, the finish i used was homemade.1/3 satin polyurethane, 1/3 boiled linseed oil and 1/3 mineral turps. this finish is very easy to use.The box was then buffed with homemade bees wax that has 3 or 4 additives to it.Has a very nice silky feel to it.
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4th December 2008, 06:38 PM #5
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4th December 2008, 07:12 PM #6
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Thanks for all your comments. Alex the strips serve two purposes, 1 for aesthetic appeal and the other for finger support when opening the lid.
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8th December 2008, 09:34 PM #7
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The strips on the top make a nice feature and are more effective being tapered .Nic
I've just become an optimist . Iv'e made a 25 year plan -oopps I've had a few birthdays - better make that a 20 year plan
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8th December 2008, 09:37 PM #8
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That's one of the problems with salvaging timber like you did with your jacaranda. The long wait for it to season
PeterI've just become an optimist . Iv'e made a 25 year plan -oopps I've had a few birthdays - better make that a 20 year plan
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14th December 2008, 08:23 PM #9
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Very Very nice work. I like it
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