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Split vase revisited

Woody

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As some of you know the Laburnum vase I made yesterday split in 5 places bin it nooooooooo salvage job out with the dremal and a dentist burr a bit of grinding and sanding and walla enjoy or not to be honest I am more than happy with it
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That's not a bad looking salvage, it lovely:thumbs:

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That is fantastic Woody, I love what you've done with it. :thumbs:
 

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Nice one Woody by doing it that way it still looks natural
 

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Great save Woody. I love Laburnum :thumbs::thumbs:
I was wondering if a hole drilled below and in line with the crack would have stopped the crack lengthening :thinks:
 

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Great save Woody. I love Laburnum :thumbs::thumbs:
I was wondering if a hole drilled below and in line with the crack would have stopped the crack lengthening :thinks:

Thanks Don I did cut bellow each split with a burr so in effect I did what you suggested thanks again mate
 

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A great piece of innovation, and something that we can all learn from my friend .. :thumbs:
 
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