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Oak Burr

paulm

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I went to the Yandles show yesterday and bought a couple of pieces of wood, one of which was a piece of oak burr about 750cm long x 450wide and 20mm thick. I cut it up today and I stabilised a piece to see what it would look like. this is the result. Needless to say other pieces have now been stabilised and the entire lot will be done eventually.
 

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Every once in a while extreme grain comes in and wow this is one heck of a pen Paul making a definite statement to us all. Congratulations on finding this one your making is superb. thanks for sharing with us.

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This is absolutely a beautiful-looking pen, Paul. One to keep forever...and ever!!!

The more I see stabilised wood the more envious I get. How much does a setup to achieve this cost?

Bob.
 
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To be honest Paul, it looks utter crap. Don't like it at all.

I have seen much better from you, you should know better than dishing up that kind of rubbish on here.:nonono:

So I think you should instantly send all that crap wood over to me so I can take it off you hands to save you from making such utter rubish..::frenchkiss:



Just for the record.. Stunner, really really nice Paul.. :drool:..

:love_it::love_it:
 
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bluntchisel said:
This is absolutely a beautiful-looking pen, Paul. One to keep forever...and ever!!!

The more I see stabilised wood the more envious I get. How much does a setup to achieve this cost?

Bob.
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I bought it all for under £200 but I think you can do it yourself with a cheaper vac pump and a pickle jar for far less. Its not really the kit that costs the money, its the resin but for the finishes you get I think its very worth it.
 
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