Norfolk Island Pine

This is a Norfolk Island Pine hollow form that the bottom is 3/16. The entire bottom is translucient.(sp)It was soaked in Linseed oil for 24 hrs and placed in the sun for 12 hrs. That helps bring out the colors.

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GC in VA

Registered: June 2006
Location: Lovettsville VA 20180
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Date: Fri July 14, 2006
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Keywords: norfolk island pine

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jgo317

I've been thinking of submerging some of my ambrosia maple pieces to see if they react the same at all. I read about doing something similar to this on Ron Kent's site. I love how this turned out. I'm very impressed.

#1 Sat July 15, 2006 3:01am

wheelie

Did you get the hollowing tools to cut right up to the corner of the bottom of the cove, that looks like a tricky job

#2 Sat July 15, 2006 7:35am

Gil

Excellent piece!!

#3 Sat July 15, 2006 9:03pm

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Great piece, GC. I love NIP, the colors, the knots, etc. Your design and tool work are great as well. Way to go. 8)

#4 Sat July 15, 2006 9:58pm

GC in VA

It was fully submerged for 24 hours. I read your supposed to do 12 in and 12 out but I just put it in at night and take it out the next night. You need to wipe it down real good and let it sit for a few weeks before starting to finish. I sand it to 600 before starting to soak and then after drying for two weeks I start back at 240 and work my way back up. The inside top and sides meet in a slightly rounded cove just over 3/16. Dimentions are 8.5 wide 8.25 high. The wormey Ash was also soaked. Haven't tried Ambrosia Maple.

#5 Sat July 15, 2006 10:07pm

cfuller

All three of these pieces are nice but this NIP is very nice. Good form and beautiful finish.

#6 Sun July 16, 2006 3:02am

Kevin Denny

Sweet piece! It is so different.

#7 Mon July 17, 2006 1:35am

Ugly Duck

Lee Goehring

This NIP took on a little darker shade in some of the stained areas than most I've seen. Beautiful piece.

#8 Sun August 13, 2006 12:28pm