Milling a Mango Desk
Today the swamis are milling a massive desk for the Media Studio. It is being milled a full five inches thick, but what is truly special is that it is the mango tree that was felled (regrettably) last month. So the tree will have a new destiny inside the building that it shaded for 54 years.
The wood is extraordinary, with a dramatic black and brown vein of heartwood surrounded by pink and beige tones, which have a curly texture throughout. When finished this will be a gem.
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April 20th, 2013 at 7:10 pm
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April 20th, 2013 at 9:35 pm
A magnificent piece of wood! What a grand desk it will become!
April 20th, 2013 at 9:41 pm
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April 20th, 2013 at 9:50 pm
wow! mango trees definitely have extraordinary properties and attributes! Jai Ganesha, aum namah sivaya, Leonora
April 20th, 2013 at 11:55 pm
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April 21st, 2013 at 2:54 am
You are indeed very very good in woodwork/carpentry Swami.And the Monastery is blessed to have you there to inspire esp the young monks & all youth all over the world who view this blog. Aum
April 21st, 2013 at 12:25 pm
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April 21st, 2013 at 2:02 pm
Recycling at it’s best! Can’t wait to see the finished product.
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