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Monkey Puzzle Project Update

Vic Perrin

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Got the final shape agreed with the Mrs for the lamp that she asked for. Sanded to 600 grit and first coat of Teak oil slapped on.
 

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Neil Lawton

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That's a long piece to centre drill Vic.
How did you do it?:idontknow:
 
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It is a good shape Vic, i know this will look good my friend .. Sterling work .. :thumbs:
 
Vic Perrin

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Neil Lawton said:
That's a long piece to centre drill Vic.
How did you do it?:idontknow:
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I used a Record Auger Neil. To be honest mate Monkey Puzzle has a central core that is very soft and it was just a case of cleaning it out rather than boring it

:thumbs::thumbs:
 
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I have a twist drill braised to a length of round steel with a cross handle will drill three feet deep works ever time through the tail stock.

Peter.
 
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