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  1. 05-01-2014, 12:57 AM #1
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    Better use for Jarrah than a railway tie (sleeper)

    I was given this bowl blank by a fellow turner in Sydney, Australia during a visit to my daughter and SIL in January 2013. It's Jarah, which I had previously used as a retaining wall when I bought 100 of the from NZ Railways nearly 40m years ago!

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    My memory of Jarrah that had sat on a railway line for many years was that it ruined chainsaw chains pretty quick! This block was completely covered in wax so I didn't see the bug holes until I started turning it. All I can say is that's one strong bug that can eat this stuff!

    I just attended a Molly Winton class at our club so decided to "brand" the rim with my pyro tools.

    Size is 6.5" x 3", finish is Danish Oil and Deft lacquer and buffed.

    C&C welcome!
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    Very beautiful. I bet that took a long time to turn.
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    Thanks Brian. Actually, it turn quite nicely though I had to resort to my EWT carbide tools on the inside!
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    Beautiful bowl and very unique wood.
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    Very nice.
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  7. 05-01-2014, 11:58 PM #6
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    Nice bowl, beautiful wood. Thanks for sharing.
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  8. 05-02-2014, 11:52 AM #7
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    Yes, much better Kevin. Those are little beauties
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