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On 2006-10-22 07:04, Benzart wrote:
I looked up the Macrocarpa wood you have and it is a mamber of the cypress family fairly soft and nicely carvable, but chippy (ie?) It probably has a very Sweet smell when you open it up, especially the heart wood. Nice wood, Here
is the link I found.
And here
In California, it's called "Monteral Cypress.
Jeez mate, how do you find stuff like that! Thanks a million!!!
**Paipo, check those out (esp first one) if youre going to try any NZ woods, incredible run-down on properties/workablity... awesome find Ben!!
The macrocarpa does have a very sweet smell, somebody mentioned it again upon entering my workshop today...
*So it sounds like I need a new mallet (next piece), PVA woodglue, & some curved gouges... righto!
Ive got about 4 pounamu hei-tiki that I HAVE to finish this week, so Ill post those as they roll off the conveyer belt, haha. Most you have seen already but the 'Hei-tiki with Taiaha' will be a new one. Started awhile ago but set aside for upcoming exhibition...
Take care y'all! Tama :)
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