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  1. 5th December 2012, 11:01 PM #1
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    Default A pair of Red Cedar bookcases

    These are the 2 bookcases I have been working on. (H=200cm, W=100cm, D=30cm) All parts, except the backs, are torsion boxes (Oregon frame and Red Cedar skin). It has taken me around 150 hours to build them. All I need to do now is to seal them with shellac and finished with a 2 to 3 coats of wip-on poly.
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  2. 5th December 2012, 11:08 PM #2
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    They look great Scott. Why torsion boxes? Just interested.
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  3. 5th December 2012, 11:17 PM #3
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    Harder to do
    Stronger shelves
    Lighter
    Use less expensive wood
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    Beautiful work, Wongo.

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  5. 6th December 2012, 05:49 AM #5
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    Default red cedar

    Cedar seems to be in fashion once again and you have done an exceptional job (as usual).

    Just a question out of interest....., I guess you are a good cook. When you serve dinner, could I see a photo.
    I think you'd be a shoe-in for the next master chef.......

    Have a great Christmas and when you want some more cedar.......

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    Looks very solidly made work
    I wish you a good sale
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  7. 6th December 2012, 08:04 AM #7
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    Default A pair of Red Cedar bookcases

    Nice work. I like the shelf holders. What timber did u use for the inside of the torsion boxes? I assume that u didn't use cedar?
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    Well good to see you haven't been turned to cinders with recent Bush fire in the area............every time I hear that sort of new for over your way I think ."There goes all Wongo's wood"
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnredl View Post
    Nice work. I like the shelf holders. What timber did u use for the inside of the torsion boxes? I assume that u didn't use cedar?
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    Great work as always Wong!!!
    Admire your skills, especially for conserving valuable timber.
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    Nice work Wongo....as always.
    And my head I'd be a scratchin'
    While my thoughts were busy hatchin'
    If I only had a brain.
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    There's only one word that comes to mind. Beautiful. Beautiful workmanship. Beautiful result. Beautiful!
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    I could come back with a smart comment by saying I will reserve my opinion until I see the finish product.

    Then the suspense might get to you in not knowing, so I think I need to spare you. I like the idea of torsion box construction I think you have done an excellent job on the build.
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    Really nice Wongo . Look forward to seeing them complete and with finish.

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    Good job Wongo, wouldn't doubt there's 150 hrs in it, will be good to see the finish on




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