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03-11-2010, 09:42 PM
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Well, regardless of what wood it happens to be you did a nice job.
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03-11-2010, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Kilted Carver  Sadly, I have no idea. I was sent a box of scrap wood from Drac and he did provide a list of what scraps he sent, but I misplaced it, so it is left to the imagination, or to someone better at identifying wood than I. Thanks for all of the kind words! | Well, at any rate it has a beautiful colour to it. Is that its natural finished colour or did you stain/treat it in some fashion? (just curious).
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03-12-2010, 12:14 PM
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Thanks for the kind comments.
I soaked it in teak oil for a couple of hours, rubbed it dry, let stand overnight, then applied 2 coats of wax, buffing between coats. I prefer using wax over urethanes, it leaves a more natural look and feel in my opinion.
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03-12-2010, 12:55 PM
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That pin is beautiful! I wish I had the skill to make things like that.
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03-12-2010, 01:04 PM
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That is a work of art.  |
03-12-2010, 07:21 PM
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Thanks all!
I hope the person I made it for is as happy with it.
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03-12-2010, 07:27 PM
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That is really a stunning image. A mix of tradition and modern design.
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03-12-2010, 09:57 PM
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That is gonna make an awesome kilt pin, dude! Very nice. Guid on ye, sir!
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03-13-2010, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Kilted Carver Thanks all!
I hope the person I made it for is as happy with it. | I'm sure they will be....but if not I'll be more than happy to relieve them of it!  
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03-13-2010, 04:18 PM
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A fine interpretation of an historic image. It's great to see hand-crafted work like this in an age of mass production. Keep sharing the pictures.
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