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Using ugly wood - K. L. McReynolds - 01-21-2018
Was given some firewood(first and second slices from a saw mill). Oak. Decided to try and make something nicer looking.
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RE: Using ugly wood - Stwood_ - 01-21-2018
(01-21-2018, 09:46 PM)K. L McReynolds Wrote: (first and second slices from a saw mill)
Slab
Flitch
Looks good. Nice save. I like the top
RE: Using ugly wood - GlenS - 01-21-2018
Aint nothing wrong with a little character. We all have flaws. lol
RE: Using ugly wood - fredhargis - 01-22-2018
Most folks considered those defects, I consider them character. Love that box!
RE: Using ugly wood - GlenS - 01-22-2018
Just a few years ago a lot of that stuff was pitched in the fire. Now everybody seems to want it & there aren't enough knots in a tree to go around!
RE: Using ugly wood - BrokenOlMarine - 01-22-2018
I like the spaulted and knotted stuff and let it talk to me.
You have seen some of my stuff here before I think.
Very nice work.
I use a trick I learned on a you tube video to fill in the holes sometimes...
Old Coffee grounds.
Yup, you can use them natural or dye them.
Then add a layer, some CT glue. A layer, some CT glue. Build it up and then sand flush. Works like a charm.
RE: Using ugly wood - crokett™ - 01-22-2018
(01-22-2018, 10:40 AM)BrokenOlMarine Wrote: Old Coffee grounds.
Yup, you can use them natural or dye them.
Then add a layer, some CT glue. A layer, some CT glue. Build it up and then sand flush. Works like a charm.
If it's a big void, coffee grounds into epoxy works faster.
RE: Using ugly wood - ron kanter - 01-22-2018
It's wood not plastic laminate.
Seeing the changes, defects, bug holes, whatever, is only a reminder that it is real wood.
Some character is more visually appealing than other character, but I definitely like to keep it real.
Nice job with the boxes.
RE: Using ugly wood - BrokenOlMarine - 01-22-2018
(01-22-2018, 03:54 PM)ron kanter Wrote: It's wood not plastic laminate.
Seeing the changes, defects, bug holes, whatever, is only a reminder that it is real wood.
Some character is more visually appealing than other character, but I definitely like to keep it real.
Nice job with the boxes.
I agree...
I only fill in the really big ones that go thru the entire thickness of the wood, to make a piece usable.
I used it when I made my gunsmith box.
RE: Using ugly wood - 2beast - 01-22-2018
Nice work Mac
I like finding uses for character pieces
