So do you think you might know what kind of timber it is? I'd love to know what you think it is, because frankly no one seems to agree on what it could be, even I don't know what species it is!
@@scottaquilina9496 It's definitely softer, than hard so my thinking as well is that it's a type of softwood, however it is quite dense. It's easy to cut, but does have some heft to it. One fascinating characteristic is that there isn't a single knot or other type of imperfection in any of the stock I have (tho that might just be from selection rather than a feature of the timber) which doesn't seem to be a feature of Baltic Pine. The grain is very straight. It has a darker reddish tinge to it.
I loved every minute of that mate. The build video is still alive despite some opinions, especially when you have a story like that. Absolute magic Anthony
I bought a spindle sander a couple years back after it was on my, "maybe one day but i don't really need it" tool list. It has come in handy a million times since then! If I could go back in time, I'd buy it years earlier. A drill press one will be a fun project, but a spindle sander will make sanding faster and easier. 👍
That's how I see it too, Mario. I'm umming and ahhing because I'm trying to think about how 'often' I would use it, vs just using the old drill press. I'm sure I'll send up doing it.
Perfect project for the 'special' wood pile. Though you got me all excited at first, thought Em was getting a little sister ;) No idea what the wood is, there would have been heaps of old growth eucalypt growing around there so it could be something close to Eucalyptus Regnans. Wifey spotted the FF shirt cameo too ;)
The shirt is on the permanent shop clothing rotation, hahaha. As for the timber, the general consensus seems to be that ever it is, must be old or 'ancient' growth. Some of the floor boards, before I cut them out, were over 6m long and not a single knot in them. But I'm adamant that given the abundance of timber at the time in this area, it's got to be something like that.
Beautiful work Anth! I've made a number of rocking horses too, (I reckon I might even have an old old old video of me making one using this pattern even 🙂 ), and they're crazy satisfying to build. I've generally used MDF or store laminated pine though, so the story behind my ones is nowhere as interesting as yours! Before you hand that over, cut a thin rectangular plaque style board from that wood and laser engrave something that shows the history of the theatre, or, of the family business, along with an inscription for your niece. This is the sort of gift that doesn't get thrown away, so make sure people in the future know where it came from. (Hell, even a QR code to this video would be a cool easter egg 😄)
Great start to the challenge, setting the bar high right out the gate! My wife too, "When are you gonna make something out of that wood?" Me: "I've got a really good idea." Two years later: "Are you ever going to use that wood?" Me: "Yes, I've got an idea."
Thank you! I'm certain there will be some amazing products that come out of the challenge. And hey, you gotta start with at least an idea, so you've at least go that covered!
So do you think you might know what kind of timber it is? I'd love to know what you think it is, because frankly no one seems to agree on what it could be, even I don't know what species it is!
Maybe Baltic Pine. Was it hard or softer?
@@scottaquilina9496 It's definitely softer, than hard so my thinking as well is that it's a type of softwood, however it is quite dense. It's easy to cut, but does have some heft to it. One fascinating characteristic is that there isn't a single knot or other type of imperfection in any of the stock I have (tho that might just be from selection rather than a feature of the timber) which doesn't seem to be a feature of Baltic Pine. The grain is very straight. It has a darker reddish tinge to it.
I loved every minute of that mate. The build video is still alive despite some opinions, especially when you have a story like that. Absolute magic Anthony
Thanks Dainsy!
This is such a lovely family heirloom for the future. Great use of these historic boards.
I bought a spindle sander a couple years back after it was on my, "maybe one day but i don't really need it" tool list. It has come in handy a million times since then! If I could go back in time, I'd buy it years earlier. A drill press one will be a fun project, but a spindle sander will make sanding faster and easier. 👍
That's how I see it too, Mario. I'm umming and ahhing because I'm trying to think about how 'often' I would use it, vs just using the old drill press. I'm sure I'll send up doing it.
Perfect project for the 'special' wood pile. Though you got me all excited at first, thought Em was getting a little sister ;) No idea what the wood is, there would have been heaps of old growth eucalypt growing around there so it could be something close to Eucalyptus Regnans. Wifey spotted the FF shirt cameo too ;)
The shirt is on the permanent shop clothing rotation, hahaha. As for the timber, the general consensus seems to be that ever it is, must be old or 'ancient' growth. Some of the floor boards, before I cut them out, were over 6m long and not a single knot in them. But I'm adamant that given the abundance of timber at the time in this area, it's got to be something like that.
Beautiful work Anth! I've made a number of rocking horses too, (I reckon I might even have an old old old video of me making one using this pattern even 🙂 ), and they're crazy satisfying to build. I've generally used MDF or store laminated pine though, so the story behind my ones is nowhere as interesting as yours! Before you hand that over, cut a thin rectangular plaque style board from that wood and laser engrave something that shows the history of the theatre, or, of the family business, along with an inscription for your niece. This is the sort of gift that doesn't get thrown away, so make sure people in the future know where it came from. (Hell, even a QR code to this video would be a cool easter egg 😄)
I'm waiting to find out the name hopefully, and I'll definitely do something like that.
Great start to the challenge, setting the bar high right out the gate! My wife too, "When are you gonna make something out of that wood?" Me: "I've got a really good idea."
Two years later: "Are you ever going to use that wood?" Me: "Yes, I've got an idea."
Thank you! I'm certain there will be some amazing products that come out of the challenge. And hey, you gotta start with at least an idea, so you've at least go that covered!
This came out great.
Great build mate, love the history behind the timber and made the story so important!
Thanks!