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19th January 2020, 09:20 PM #1GOLD MEMBER
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Tasmanian Myrtle
Its been a while since i posted anything but its not to say i haven't been busy, i have, making stock for markets and on line stores as well as the endless flow of custom orders and thanks to this site i am able to lay my hands on some pretty special timbers like this Tasmanian Myrtle with its spectacular quilted grain and colour variation. As in all my designs, they are simple well made and i am always in pursuit of perfection in detail but the most important thing for me is to let the timber do the talking. The finish is HBO and Petes Polish.
This box has been purchased and will be going to Italy for a wedding present as soon as i have the details for the laser engraving.
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19th January 2020, 09:33 PM #2GOLD MEMBER
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20th January 2020, 12:49 PM #3
Beautiful box. Good to see someone who appreciates all the natural features of some special timber.
Just a question on the lid, how is the top panel fitted so that natural movement is allowed for?Dallas
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20th January 2020, 09:15 PM #5GOLD MEMBER
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“How much movement should one expect to get from a book matched 200 x 180 x 9 piece?”
You can get an idea from punching numbers into the Shrinkulator The Shrinkulator – WoodBin
I don’t know what the numbers are for Myrtle, but using average numbers for walnut gives a total movement of about 1mm over 180mm. That’s for uncoated timber. Less if it is sealed. The calculator is worth playing with if you have time.
Best regards,
Brian
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DD intrigued by the feet. Where did you get them?
Thanks
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1st March 2020, 06:23 AM #10GOLD MEMBER
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From one of many Chinese outlets. Grab a coffee and google box hardware.
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4th March 2020, 08:07 AM #11
Stunning. Absolutely stunning.
When all is said and done, there is usually a whole lot more said than done.
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