What about Metal man, Jchappo, Christos we know is under higher orders, Ruddy, Alexs, so many Sydney and further afield NSW is way bigger than south of the boarder.Quote:
Originally Posted by FenceFurniture
What about Metal man, Jchappo, Christos we know is under higher orders, Ruddy, Alexs, so many Sydney and further afield NSW is way bigger than south of the boarder.Quote:
Originally Posted by FenceFurniture
Indeed Ray. In my post of a few days ago I mentioned those that I hadn't heard from yet - they've all been sent a PM, then a follow up.
Mutawintji + 1.
Me, (greg) ... And Julie hope to be there. Hope to arrange time off work tomorrow. We are bookin the motel.
if its a 'blokes only' do it wasn't mentioned, or I missed ???? Let me know urgent if thats the case ??
We're newbies ??
greg
Plenty of non-blokes coming.
:o Non-BlokesQuote:
Originally Posted by FenceFurniture
Bret amongst potential attendees I forgot supplier of wood NSW Greg Ward, Turner Ted, maybe a pointer in the pen making area I thought maybe Nick might have done it being one.:p
Good work Ray. Have sent PMs.
PEN MAKERS! Eeeee! Don't you think the list of attendees is bizarre and desperate enough already? Although if Mutawintji can make it he may just have something that they'd be MIGHTY interested in (can't say too much - LLSS).Quote:
Originally Posted by wheelinround
I can just picture all the desperates now - scavenging around the yard looking for things to cast, when all they'll find is cat scats (dry though). No - don't tell me....
Brett
Does this mean I can't bring my micro lathe and pen making tools with me?
Ross
HaaHaa .... Had to look up LLSS .. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by FenceFurniture
But its not a secret and no problem telling.
We really do hope to make it but first have to get time off work ... all else bein equal we will be there.
LLSS: I have found a really ancient piece of timber. Maybe hundreds of years old, maybe even more. It has, somewhere in its lifetime been totally gutted by fire, then fallen into a ravine and washed down thru floodwaters into the creeks. There it has been tumbled and abraded. What parts of it the fire has not consumed has been attacked by the relentless flood water tumbling it among the rocks. Probably buried in between each rise of the creek and pushed a little further down with each fresh flood ... until a few weeks ago I found it sticking up out of the creek bed.
All that is left of the trunk, (or possibly a branch) is a hollow piece about 2 metres long and about 150mm (6") round, like an oversize Didgereedoo, but holed all along its length. But that piece, probably only weighing about 2-3kgs now .... is as tough and hard, and has about as much superflous flesh as a piece of highly strung spring steel .... Haaa
I do not know if it is the centre of the trunk, or the outer, or some tough growth that grew as a layer in between. It has a very unusual (and extremely fine) grain.
It is so hard, and its not ironbark, that this weekend I am going to shape and sharpen a lathe-tool out of a small piece and see how it machines Amoora in the metal lathe ... ? worth a try just to see.
It is this piece, which I have no need of, that I told Brett I would bring to the Blue mountains meet. I thought some artistic person or maybe the pen-makers could use this .. In any case I will bring it (as well as some narrow-leaf ironbark if anyone else wants some ... (can maybe only bring about 50kgs, and will cut it into fire-wood length billets unless requested to cut in other size). And if it turns out to be some common stuff ... you can use as firewood ... Haa
cool bananas .... Greg
Yeah, garn then Ross. We can allocate you a 15 minute time slot in the garden shed down the back. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Ross
Actually if Greg is able to come, we can get a bit of the creek stick on the lathe to see what happens. There will, of course, be appropriate tax.
BrettQuote:
Originally Posted by FenceFurniture
Sounds like you may have learnt a trick or two off NC Archer :wink: .
Pen makers. PFFFT! :rolleyes: Everyone knows that pens are soooo last century. Styluses for tablets/phones... now that's the future!Quote:
Originally Posted by FenceFurniture
Any chance of a pic before you get here? So I know whether to drool in anticipation? :UQuote:
Originally Posted by Mutawintji
Ok ... my bad news is that we cannot make it as Julie cannot get the time off work ... tried twice. No go.
So ..now I will need an address to send the log to ? I will just bubble wrap it and post ... Do you think you can do that ?
Sorry I don't have a pic and the log iz up the mountain and I in Brizzy. But can get a pic this weekend.
If someone is passin thru :
Cooyar
Crows Nest
Bunyas
Maidenwell
Yarraman
Nanango
Kingaroy
Blackbutt
Moore
Kilcoy
Woodford
DeAguilar
Caboolture
Brisbane
Gold Coast
Sunshine Coast
or even Toowoomba or Ipswich then I can deliver the log to them ... and also some very dead old narrow leafed ironbark its very red... dead trunks been standin for years .. I will just fell a straight one around 6" in length and billet the trunk ?... but is ironbark any use to you guys ... ??
But if I have to post the log then I won't be able to afford to post the ironbark. If the log turns out to be something special can you photo the results and post here ? Ummmm ... to me the log is somewhat rare and unusual ... hope it is not a disappointment to you guys, cuz I know nothing about wood.
Wuz lookin forward to meetin you guys ... Greg
Will book early for the next one ... !!!! Cheers
Bugger! It would have been grand fun to have you and Julie along. Aust. Post won't take anything over a metre long, and max weight is 22kgs.
However, watch this space.
Next BBQ will be in Sept or Oct.
Skew .....
I did a 'hard timber' search on google and looked at the images. The images I picked (from memory) all seemed to relate to sites that make knife-handles etc. And a lot of them were labelled 'ironwood' which seems to be a pretty non-specific name for timber.
But the log is entirely black on the outside ... only when I sanded a small bit did I see the grain ... so I could be wrong.
Greg
Will definitely make sure of the next one ....Quote:
Originally Posted by FenceFurniture
I could cut the log in half ... but that could spoil it for a sculpture or something abstract. I can probably send it thru a transport company. Its only the skeleton and would only weigh 2-3kgs
Greg
That's a shame Greg as I was hoping to meet up. The irony being that the Blue Mountains are about five times further away from me than the Bunya's, which are a favourite spot of mine.
However, if you were able to get the timber to me or to a pickup spot in Toowoomba, I would be able to transport it. You are welcome to send me a PM with a phone number and I will call you if you think this is an option.
Regards
Paul
I knew it....Bushmiller to the rescue...what a champion!
Hi Mate ... Thats very kind of you. Would sure help me out.
I hope this log turns out to be worth it.
From my place into Toowoomba iz about 1.15 mins ... I think it wouldn't be much longer to your place would it ?
I also have some lengths (maybe 5-6) of Tazzie Blackwood (I tink ... bought from Lazarides years ago but tied up with string and no warp, never used ... well looked after) about 150mm wide x 25-30mm thick and 1.5-2m long, maybe a bit shorter .. haven't looked for ages ... The guys can have that to if they like ... But I don't know if you drive a Fiat Bambina or a Freight liner ... haaaaa
But if you want I will drop the black wood too ?
Would Sat morn suit you .. shouldn't be a problem straight to you, and not much difference in the distance. I would just head down into Dalby .. then Cecil Plains .. Then Milmerran ?
If this is suitable would earlyish suit... errrr 08:00 or 09:00 ??
Otherwise whatever you suggest ?
And I thank you ... Greg
opps .. my num 0429 505 111
hehehe. It's a one tonne flatbed.:happyb::let:
Greg
Fence Furniture has stolen my thunder again :p . It's sort of between the bambina and a freightliner as in a one tonner as Brett said. Saturday would suit me just fine. I'll give you a call tonight when I get home some time after 1900hrs.
Regards
Paul
Thanx mate ... May be out but you should still get me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bushmiller
Greg
From your description it sounds more like a sculptural piece and I'm thinking it might make some nice display stands. In which case it really doesn't matter what timber it is. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mutawintji
But it is always nice to know...
Dat's perzackly what I was tinkin. Bugger turning it into penblanks. As you say, "pffft" :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!!
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Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!!
Don't go too much by my description ... But yes, my first thought would have been for somebody who likes making floor lamps or such. But otherwise not much 'timber' in it, just a skeleton ... possibly cut up for pen blanks ... but blank by blank ..
But .. in any case .. Had a great talk with Bushmiller last night and will be meeting up with him Sat morn and will pass on the 'log' and the blackwood .. I only got a very small shed and this is gunna free up some much needed overhead shelf space.
Also ... my shed and shack are on a mountain which is part and parcel of mine. Many parts of this are inaccessible and no-one alive has ever been in to them .. maybe no one ever. But I go in quite often and so will take photo's of various spots .. It well may be that there is some good timber or burls or whatever you guys call them ..
If I see something I think may suit I will photo and ask you guys if you like. Then we can just arrange to get it down there when someone is passing thru Brizzy.
I don't mind dropping a dead one now and then as I do this for firewood in winter anyway. I am mainly into the scale-modelling forum and the only timber I use is Amoora ... suits all my needs and I know it and its behaviour well ... when your on a good thing stick to it ... Haaaaa
Also .. you have all been so kind .. if you are up this way .. Buzz me (will give my address to Bushmiller).. drop in for a brew .. also if we get a bit tiddly and talk long into the night I have a guest shack as well ... no problems. The Bunyas are a very scenic range. Will look forward to catching you guys in Sep-Oct down there or up my way before then.
cool bananas ... Greg
You need a lean too or two Greg for timber storage or another container 40fter maybe LOL.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mutawintji
Yes ... I wouldn't mind another 20' box. 40' boxes are quite cheap up this way, they have only one problem ... they need a semi with a box-winch to move them .. whereas the 20's only need a tilt tray.
But my sorta policy is that if I haven't used something within a year or two of storage then its time to move it on. Only way I have ever found to keep things neat and tidy ... its a tough discipline but it works.
cool bananas ... greg
Forgive my ignorance, I'm new here. What is this all about? I sorta get for those attending they can bring some tools or some stuff for swap. Does it cost etc.
It FREE bring lunch drinks etc a forum GtG is a meeting of like minds to soak up wood dust and talk.Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveTTC
I'll check my travels. I may be in orange around that time. Not far from there.
G'day Dave
Yep, all free. Bring something for the BBQ (or not). See post #1 for what will be provided.
If you have something to sell or swap then bring it along.
Basically a chance to rub shoulders with, and try your skills out on some of the best BS artists going around.
No theme, but there may be a little wood turning happening.
It's about 157km and 2 hours from Orange, but I just drove it on Google 3D in about 4 minutes. Both places will be very pretty at the time of year (although the promised fire colour of my Jap Maples is a bit slow this year).
Cheers
Brett
Brett, I can bring a chainsaw and get rid of the tardy Jap Maple :UQuote:
Originally Posted by FenceFurniture
I'm about another 500 km south of orange but of it works with when I'm going to orange then 157km is just a walk in the park. I'll keep you posted BrettQuote:
Originally Posted by FenceFurniture
Regards
Dave
If I come in my bus I'll have room possibly for 6-9 othersQuote:
Originally Posted by FenceFurniture
You know Pat, I've been waiting for someone toQuote:
Originally Posted by Pat
put their foot in iterrr, suggest they could bring up a chain saw. I have about 8 firewood logs about 900mm long that need docking so that I can split them.:D
Edit: They're about 250mm dia, just so you know what your looking at.
Brett a Bowsaw would be better for you . . .warm you up as you dock to 300mm lengths, then split with a maul and wedge.:q
Pat bring the chainsaw thats good turning size and anything cut up we/you get 20% of.
Other wise if its a real cool day just light the log up
How about I bring my trailer and get rid of that pesky lot of wood.............I still need some firewood for winter....lol....
Thee will be plenty of that Peter Bushmiller is bring it down as well as what Tony is bringing.Quote:
Originally Posted by crowie
Thanks for the invite. pm sent.
I'll be there, hope the winter winds are from the north.
Look forward to catching up and talking timber with all the group.
Let me know if anyone wants any specific pieces......I'll bring some rosewood for playing around with on the day. What size(s) do you want?
I'll be at the farm next week and can bring back a selection or anything for orders.
Greg