Rennell island club

fearn · 28th November 2012, 01:31 AM

Nice!

Tim Simmons · 13th December 2012, 04:42 PM

At last it is here. It is not as square sectioned as the original photo suggests. It is more a narrow paddle form of diamond cross section. The unravelling of the weaving where your hands grip is a shame, but does show that it is far from an abandoned play thing. The material in the weaving is like straw with a shiny surface, it is not thin cane or bamboo. There is no way I can redo the weave. I do not have the skill or material to match. I have as a protective measure whipped over {reversable} the damage with rafia somewhat crudely but sympathetic I hope? The patina under the weave is pretty good but to remove the weave would be wrong? Interesting history to Rennell Island. I show it with some like minded chums. Interesting contrast in patina?

13th December 2012, 04:42 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	At last it is here. It is not as square sectioned as the original photo suggests. It is more a narrow paddle form of diamond cross section. The unravelling of the weaving where your hands grip is a shame, but does show that it is far from an abandoned play thing. The material in the weaving is like straw with a shiny surface, it is not thin cane or bamboo. There is no way I can redo the weave. I do not have the skill or material to match. I have as a protective measure whipped over {reversable} the damage with rafia somewhat crudely but sympathetic I hope? The patina under the weave is pretty good but to remove the weave would be wrong? Interesting history to Rennell Island. I show it with some like minded chums. Interesting contrast in patina? Attached Images

28th November 2012, 01:31 AM	#1
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	Nice!