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lee2308
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 Posted - 22/11/2008 : 14:42:32
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i was feeling a bit bored this morning while the mrs was shopping,so thought i would be a bit creative and sawed myself a apple tree branch stripped it,took longer than i thought but looks really nice.
Only problem was she came home early and was not amused and did'nt agree with me using her new potato peeler,which is perfect for stripping bark.going to put some threaded bar in the end and bolt to the side of viv.
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/11/2008 : 15:31:18
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| Very nice. |
 
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/11/2008 : 20:01:03
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i think you owe your OH a new peeler 
looks great but one thing i found doing this is the wood distorts as it dries out, might be worth baking it in the over to kill any beasties living in it and to thoroughly dry it out  |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/11/2008 : 20:08:40
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| had it in the oven on a low heat for a hour or so,is that long enough.It was to hot to hold and dry,Do i need to seal it or leave it o'naturel. |
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Kazerella
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Posted - 22/11/2008 : 20:25:14
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Looks great- might get Lewy chopping down his mum's trees tomorrow
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Blackecho
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/11/2008 : 20:28:44
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/11/2008 : 10:38:45
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| looks great mate... think i need to go for a walk in the woods... |
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Mulv
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/11/2008 : 12:15:26
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| I second that, shame my Mum had her apple tree cut down not so long ago. Might see if theres any odd branches lying round. |
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lee2308
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/11/2008 : 14:07:54
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it looks quality mate...
you will make BE very jealous.. |
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/11/2008 : 14:23:18
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| That looks great lee, i might see what I can find aswell. Are there any common tree woods that shouldnt be used in vivs? |
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
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Posted - 23/11/2008 : 14:34:23
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| thanks everyone,saved myself a few quid and you appreciate it more if you do it yourself.Remember the potato peeler tip but buy your own and not the mrs |
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Blackecho
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Posted - 23/11/2008 : 15:40:26
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Originally posted by matty18714
That looks great lee, i might see what I can find aswell. Are there any common tree woods that shouldnt be used in vivs?
Pine/Firs & Cedar. |
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matty18714
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Posted - 23/11/2008 : 15:46:14
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That was obvious really  |
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