| Project by tucsoncyclist | posted 11-11-2011 03:43 AM | 1327 views | 2 times favorited | 4 comments |  |
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This is a wedding gift for a friend getting married tomorrow. Yes 11.11.11. Made from genuine mahogany and cocobolo. Cut a 3/4×3/4 grove for the leg “support” (cocobolo) then a 3/8×3/8 grove for the leg (mahogany). The contrast between the material is not as apparent as I hoped, but the end grain got real dark on the legs.
Finish is 3 coats of tung oil and a lot of rubbing. Finished dimensions are ~ 15”L x 6” W x 3”H.
-- Marc - Tucson, AZ
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RibsBrisket4me
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#1 posted 11-11-2011 03:50 AM
I love it. Simple, zen, and warm.
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#2 posted 11-11-2011 03:51 AM
Any issue with the oil being flammable???
tucsoncyclist
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#3 posted 11-11-2011 04:32 AM
I haven’t tried to set it on fire yet!
Tung oil is a plant based oil and not flammable, plus it is designed to have glass votives so it is no different than setting them on the counter or coffee table.
-- Marc - Tucson, AZ
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#4 posted 11-11-2011 11:56 PM
Unique design , but for the size , I would have added at least one more candle holder : )
Keep up the good work !
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