Life on the Farm: The Big Wet

With 54mm of rain yesterday and 176mm so far for the year... things are looking a little wet.

Not much in the way of timber being processed but hopefully it doesn't come to transporting logs by floating them down to the mill.

 

Spotlight: Paul Gauci

Today we have a special spotlight to share with you. Paul Gauci emailed these photos of an electric guitar (a carved es 335) he has been crafting for the past two years. 

The the timber that forms the body is Queensland Maple sourced from Boutique Timbers. The fingerboard and on the head stock is ebony. White plastic bindings are abolone and mop inlays. Tobacco burst sprayed finish with shellac (tinted with Feast Watson stains), and nitro lacquer over the top.

For more information visit the Australia / New Zealand Luthier Forums (http://www.anzlf.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=3967). 

Spotlight: Allan Brown

Allan emailed in this photo of one of two benches made from timber acquired from Boutique Timbers. Timber - Australian Red Cedar. Finish - Feast Watson Gloss Varnish.

Merry Christmas from Boutique Timbers

A big Merry Christmas from the Boutique Timbers family.

Thanks to all those who through business and friendship made the year so enjoyable.

Slideshow: Living with Wood

Do you love wood? Here's a three minute slideshow of a house near Rolland's Plains where they love wood. Look carefully and you'll see timber construction, carved sculptures, rustic furniture, and unique functional pieces. Feel free to pass on the link for the video.