First go at a stand

Magzy · Post by **Magzy** » September 23rd, 2012, 5:34 pm

This weekend i attempted to make my first stand out or a square piece of QLD maple, i used a blow torch and wire brush on the edges and to give a bit more feature on the top face. This one has been a learning exercise as i have quite a bit of wood to make more.
Cheers, Mark.

Post by **kcpoole** » September 23rd, 2012, 5:56 pm

Now that is Very nice

I love the Feet you have carved into the bottom. Great stuff

Ken

Post by **Bougy Fan** » September 23rd, 2012, 5:59 pm

Yes I second the motion very nice

daiviet_nguyen · Post by **daiviet_nguyen** » September 23rd, 2012, 6:12 pm

Hi Mark,

For me, the edge and the feet look very convincing. I like it.

What finish did you use please? The colour changed so much. It almost looks like a Jarrah or Kari.

Best regards.

cre8ivbonsai · Post by **cre8ivbonsai** » September 23rd, 2012, 6:17 pm

Great work! I like it a lot

what size is it?

alpineart · Post by **alpineart** » September 23rd, 2012, 6:49 pm

Hi Magzy , nothing like the achievement once finished .Very nice natural finish , I have a few to do in my spare time , one day i will get around to them , like a lot of projects here , all half completed .

Cheers Alpine .

Magzy · Post by **Magzy** » September 23rd, 2012, 7:38 pm

Thanks for all the good feedback, i used a walnut stain with a type of resin finish coat and it measures 380L x 320W mm. QLD maple has a pinky sort of colour to it and unless you use black it always seems to end up with a rich red in it. I have a nice piece of silky oak which will be my next one and it is beautiful wood to work with as it is so easy to use hand tools on. Thanks again,
Mark

GavinG · Post by **GavinG** » September 23rd, 2012, 8:44 pm

You've answered all my questions. Excellent piece.

Gavin

daiviet_nguyen · Post by **daiviet_nguyen** » September 24th, 2012, 8:16 pm

Good evening Mark,

Thank you for the info on the finish.

Regards.

cre8ivbonsai · Post by **cre8ivbonsai** » September 24th, 2012, 10:28 pm

daiviet_nguyen wrote:Good evening Mark,

Thank you for the info on the finish.

Regards.

... and the size

be sure to post some of your future creations! Where do you source the wood from?

Thanks, Ryan

AusBonsai

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