Forum topic by ChrisMc45 | posted 01-17-2020 03:32 PM | 1456 views | 0 times favorited | 16 replies | ![]() |
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01-17-2020 03:32 PM |
Topic tags/keywords: crotch wood grain suggestions question maple Going through a neighbor’s firewood pile, I found a nice crotch log and opened it up on the band-saw, scoring the ~8 nice mini-slabs ~10” x 14” and 1/2” thickness. I have slathered paint on the end-grain and stickered them to dry in the garage. I just have no idea what to do with them aside from the usual box lid. Maybe a plaque for a family member? I see some interesting coloration, maybe spalting too…... We can talk about jointer versus hand-plane vs scraper later, right now I am just open to what to make, get into the technical “how” later. ;) |
16 replies so far
#1 posted 01-17-2020 03:34 PM |
Maybe some sort of wall hung cabinet? Liquor maybe? |
#2 posted 01-17-2020 04:39 PM |
Given the size, humidors or other boxes. -- Rick M, http://thewoodknack.blogspot.com/ |
#3 posted 01-17-2020 04:58 PM |
Lathe turnings -- Phil Allin - There are woodworkers and people who collect woodworking tools. The woodworkers have a chair to sit on that they made. |
#4 posted 01-17-2020 04:58 PM |
For the 4 I outlined my brain is thinking 2 drawer fronts with bookend crotch grain if that makes sense. Think like a small diamond pattern on the drawer front. Maybe a couple side tables with a top drawer? |
#5 posted 01-17-2020 05:47 PM |
Box tops or drawer fronts would probably be your best bet. -- The quality of one's woodworking is directly related to the amount of flannel worn. |
#6 posted 01-17-2020 06:00 PM |
It looks like it has a fungus in the wood so would put them back in the burn pile. -- Aj |
#7 posted 01-17-2020 07:46 PM |
I see boxes, lots of boxes. Aj, LMAO,,,,, It’s a fungus among us. They got stuff for that, or so I’m told. -- Think safe, be safe |
#8 posted 01-17-2020 07:51 PM |
Charcuterie boards seem to be the trend now. And the fungus/mold would only add to the flavor of the blue cheese. |
#9 posted 01-17-2020 08:19 PM |
yeah that fungus is very bad best send those to me for proper disposal ;-) -- working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF. |
#10 posted 01-17-2020 08:43 PM |
I also see boxes, way cool boxes. -- WWBBJ: It is better to be interesting and wrong, than boring and right. |
#11 posted 01-17-2020 09:07 PM |
Ha I guess there’s are ways around it. Mold is the worst of the two. I recommend this. :) -- Aj |
#12 posted 01-18-2020 01:12 AM |
I see some nice cribbage boards or maybe some serving trays -- No dust on the floor....No money in the bank |
#13 posted 01-18-2020 02:19 AM |
i dont know that wood looked pretty TOXIC i dont think that would be enough protection! ;-) -- working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF. |
#14 posted 01-23-2020 05:37 PM |
How about a clock face? You might need some large clock hands to stand out against the wild figure, but Amazon has a bunch to choose from. Coasters? Beautiful save on that wood. Too pretty to burn. -- I love the smell of sawdust in the morning. |
#15 posted 02-16-2020 03:39 AM |
I’ll buy some from you! |
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