Blanket Chest, Night Table, Armoire
#31
(11-22-2020, 12:56 PM)John Fry Wrote: Great work on all three pieces Bill. I really like the Armoire, it's my favorite!

Bubinga is beautiful and you selected a great finishing method that did not alter the awesome color of the wood.

Well done!

Thanks very much. 
I figure with the cost of wood it makes sense to buy something you like au naturel. 
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#32
(11-20-2020, 07:56 PM)Bill_de Wrote: If it works, this is a Bubinga chest I finished yesterday, as well as a couple completed this year.


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Very nice work. I'm glad you let the beauty of the wood shine through. I used bubinga to build my daughters' crib and I've loved it ever since. Wonderful pieces.

Did you have a hard time sourcing it? It seems like the supply has dried up around here or has gotten markedly more expensive.
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#33
May I ash how the Bubinga was to work?

RonL
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#34
(11-22-2020, 07:32 PM)FS7 Wrote: Very nice work. I'm glad you let the beauty of the wood shine through. I used bubinga to build my daughters' crib and I've loved it ever since. Wonderful pieces.

Did you have a hard time sourcing it? It seems like the supply has dried up around here or has gotten markedly more expensive.

I bought 100bf quite a while ago (2012) from Woodworkers Source. The order was 70bf of 4/4 and 30bf of 8/4. Bottom line shipped was $1180.42. I think today it would be over two grand.

Results for bubinga (woodworkerssource.com)

Thanks for commenting.

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#35
(11-22-2020, 07:37 PM)RonL Wrote: May I ash how the Bubinga was to work?

RonL

Works well with sharp tools. I had to rotate the cutters on the jointer and change the blades in the planer. Both were working oak with no issues. But, the surface was beautiful even before sanding.
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Bill
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#36
(11-22-2020, 08:05 PM)Bill_de Wrote: I bought 100bf quite a while ago (2012) from Woodworkers Source. The order was 70bf of 4/4 and 30bf of 8/4. Bottom line shipped was $1180.42. I think today it would be over two grand.

Results for bubinga (woodworkerssource.com)

Thanks for commenting.

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Much cheaper than now. Less than half of current prices, probably even more.

I inherited about 50 board feet back in 2016 before my oldest was born and worked it then. At one point I had purchased a fair amount from one of my local suppliers for about $5 (!!!) a board foot, and I'm working through that. But I like to keep plenty on hand and my current best option is around $15 a board foot. They have great prices too and it's a far cry from what you paid.

I guess it's worth noting that the woods you love to use may someday become considerably more expensive or harder to find. Enjoy them while you can.
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#37
(11-22-2020, 09:42 PM)FS7 Wrote: Much cheaper than now. Less than half of current prices, probably even more.

Might be a good idea to pick up a few of these. 
Wink

Hearne Hardwoods Store – Exotic and Domestic Lumber and Live-Edged Slabs

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#38
Beautiful work for sure. Someone else commented on the armoire, it’s my favorite also. Nice job, thanks for sharing!
Luke

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#39
Very nice work: beautiful grain patterns. Heirloom quality for sure!
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#40
(11-25-2020, 04:30 PM)hardinluke Wrote: Beautiful work for sure. Someone else commented on the armoire, it’s my favorite also. Nice job, thanks for sharing!

I appreciate the kind words Luke. Thanks.
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Bill
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