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  1. 10th September 2013, 08:47 PM #1
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    Default camphor laurel bowl

    hi guys,
    i made this simple camphor bowl on the weekend,
    finish is sanded to 800grit EEE and glow
    about 300mm across and 200mm high
    any comments and advice welcomed
    cheers smiife



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  3. 10th September 2013, 09:58 PM #2
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    I like it very much. I can't wait to get hold of some camphor for turning
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    Nice bowl Smiife

    Quote Originally Posted by mick59wests View Post
    I like it very much. I can't wait to get hold of some camphor for turning
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    It is nice stuff, best time to turn it is when you have a decent head cold
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    Well done Smiife, Excellent.
    Ain't that glow a good product. Drillit.
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    Very nice job there smife,camphor is a beautiful timber...

    Mick!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by mick59wests View Post
    I like it very much. I can't wait to get hold of some camphor for turning
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    Good one Smife!!!

    How close is tthe colour to real life?
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    hi guys,
    thanks to all for comments,very much appreciated
    the colour is just about right when i finished it,although
    i doubt if it will stay like that !!!!!!!!!!
    cheers smiife
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    really nice shape, I like that curve you got!
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    Quote Originally Posted by chuck1 View Post
    really nice shape, I like that curve you got!
    thanks chuckie
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