Smoggy
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- Jul 22, 2017
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Hi i was given a couple of off cuts from a local job so......
As you do.
The wood which is Okan. Rock solid and heavy.
The grain is stunning up close.
I recently made one out of a lighter Okan it was at the time the hardest wood i have tried to drill.
Until this piece. 3 spade bits later and a couple of hours drilling. This wood is hard work.
My missus is always moaning at me to invest in a vice. Trouble is i do have some but prefer to work wood by hand.
Top and bottom made from the same wood.
Shaped by hand and lots of sand paper and sweat.
hears the basic body. around 20 houres which i think is quite good considering the wood is like sanding a breeze block.
And Finished.
I will post up some better pics as soon as the sun starts to go down. Its too bright for my camera.
Thanks for looking.
As you do.
The wood which is Okan. Rock solid and heavy.
The grain is stunning up close.
I recently made one out of a lighter Okan it was at the time the hardest wood i have tried to drill.
Until this piece. 3 spade bits later and a couple of hours drilling. This wood is hard work.
My missus is always moaning at me to invest in a vice. Trouble is i do have some but prefer to work wood by hand.
Top and bottom made from the same wood.
Shaped by hand and lots of sand paper and sweat.
hears the basic body. around 20 houres which i think is quite good considering the wood is like sanding a breeze block.
And Finished.
I will post up some better pics as soon as the sun starts to go down. Its too bright for my camera.
Thanks for looking.