Tiger Myrtle

[AlexS]

Up to your usual high standard, Scott.
Have to agree about kauri drawer sides, too. Nice & stable.

[3 toed sloth]

Thanks Peter and Bob.

It is Kauri Pine. I use it for drawer sides religiously. I get mine from my man Greg Ward.


Anyway, I got some ammonia from Coles this morning. I will use it to oxidise the Ebony tonight, so hopefully they will turn into a beautiful black colour by tomorrow.

Thanks, Wongo, great tip. I'll get some from Greg next time I see him. Or maybe at the wood show

[Wongo]

The cabinet turns out to be exactly what I wanted it. I still need to make the drawer stops and bottoms. I aim to apply the first coat of oil on Saturday. This monster has to be out of the way as soon as possible.


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[Evanism]

You're kidding me, this is a veneer?

Awesome awesome job.

Was the timber from Greg? I really have to get up to Sydney with the trailer at some point.

[Christos]

By the photos I would not really have guessed the handles to be Ebony as they looked lighter from the flash.

[Wongo]

I saw some Tiger Myrtle at the show today. They are selling them for $45 per sheet. Yes $45. The figures weren't not as good as mine. Have another look of mine boys and girls. That is $90 right there.

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[Wongo]

I was chatting to Gordon from the NSW Woodwork Ass. today. He has not had much success with the oil/poly mix finish. So this one is for you Gordon.

I am up to the second coat and I am liking it already. I will do another 4-5 coats and let it dry for a couple of weeks then ubeautwax it. It will be beautiful. Pic 2 is how I make my drawer stop.

I know we catch up every year, but I still don't know your forum name. Please reply here so I know who you are.

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[AlexS]

Looking good Wongo. Sorry you missed me yesterday at the show - I had trouble with the trailer lights and was just leaving home at about the time you were at the WWA stand.

[Wongo]

OK there are 5 coats of oil/poly finish on it followed by a coat of ubeaut wax. The next challenge is to move it into the house. Our bedroom is on the second floor.

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[Evanism]

May we enquire the oil?

Good luck with the move ). I've found myself getting pretty strong over the years heaving heavy things around.

[AlexS]

Lovely work as usual.

[BobR]

Well done Scott. Love it.

[whitey56]

Lovely work Wongo you are a true craftsman, at $90 for the Myrtle that's a bargain for the look that you have achieved.
I would bubblewrap it before moving to avoid any little dents which I am fairly good at.[Denting furniture that is]
Thanks for posting it.

[Wongo]

Thanks everyone.

May we enquire the oil?

Equal part of Tung oil, Linseed oil & PolyU.

[Christos]

Thanks everyone.



Equal part of Tung oil, Linseed oil & PolyU.

Now where have I heard that before.

I thought you were a family of five surly someone should be able to help.