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Post by GB 24th June 2010, 7:59 pm

And this is what they turned into...............

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I used the stump of the tree to carve the fruit bowl. Its amazing what a chainsaw can be used for Cut down a tree and cleared some vines Icon_lol It was green wood when I carved it so it has split in three places. No problem, next year (when its fully dry) I will fill the cracks with sawdust mixed with glue and give the entire thing a nice final sanding and oiling.

The basket turned out MUCH better than I was expecting, esp considering my one and only class in basket making was in school when I was 12.

Prince Charming is there for size comparison and had to be promptly removed from the basket as he thought it was the worlds BEST EVER cockatiel toy Cut down a tree and cleared some vines Icon_lol
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Post by boobiejuicemama 10th July 2010, 9:44 am

Wow GB that basket is amazing! I would love to do a few of my own but lack the skill I think.
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Post by Jaded Green 10th July 2010, 1:30 pm

Wow GB, is there not end to your talents?

Particularly love the basket
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Post by GB 14th July 2010, 1:26 am

Aw shucks guys Cut down a tree and cleared some vines Icon_redface you are all so sweet Cut down a tree and cleared some vines Icon_biggrin

And basket making isnt that hard really, perhaps you could try a good book? Am going to have a look about as would like to make some more kinds.

I really wanted to make a trough shaped fruit bowl but my log wasnt big enough and my chainsaw not strong enough.

Next step a nice big lathe and hunt out some big chunks of wood Cut down a tree and cleared some vines Icon_cool
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Post by boobiejuicemama 14th July 2010, 8:33 am

Watch this space... I will definitely have to give it a go! You are inspiring Smile
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Post by GB 14th July 2010, 2:13 pm

boobiejuicemama wrote:Watch this space... I will definitely have to give it a go! You are inspiring Smile

http://www.bushcraft.ridgeonnet.com/basicbasket.htm

Will have to give this one a try!
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Post by boobiejuicemama 18th July 2010, 12:19 pm

oooh that is a bit fancy Smile I am sure your talent is up to it, however I think this is more my level http://www.allfreecrafts.com/easter/paper-basket.shtml lol
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Post by GB 18th July 2010, 1:54 pm

Can see those cute things in my future Cut down a tree and cleared some vines Icon_biggrin the kids should love "helping" make those Cut down a tree and cleared some vines Icon_biggrin
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Post by danksshady 18th July 2010, 2:03 pm

that basket is amazing - well done
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