Grabbed a pair of book matched cherry crotch cuts at local purveyor,
$7.00 each. Cut them down on the TS and glued up a panel from the
straight center pieces, joining on the TS cuts as I don't own a
jointer and that wood was NOT going to hand plane with a 605 Stanley
and a Hock blade&chipper (learned what "blade chatter" and "tear out"
mean trying it!). The panel is far from perfect, but is adequate, and
has a pretty figure. It's about 24" X 12".
Pics are at
http://web2.airmail.net/xleanone/index.html/Cherry%20Panel/
the wood was wiped with water to show figure in pics.
Looking for ideas on using it. Door on a cabinet? Lid on a chest? Back
of a hanging display cabinet? Other thoughts?
BTW, the last pic includes a matched pair of cut-offs. They form an
interesting arrowhead shape that I'm also contemplating a use for.
These pieces are not clean, multiple small splits, sapwood, etc.
Regards.
Tom
On Thu, 15 Sep 2005 02:49:38 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>The top of a chest was my initial thought, but the way the figure is, you'd
>be looking at it sideways. If used as a door on a standing cabinet it would
>have much more visual impact.
>
Thanks. Concur. Unless I make the chest long-ways.
I've thought about making a chest for the family bible (it dates to
1715). I had it rebound in leather a few years ago and it goes to my
son when I depart this vale of tears. Cherry ages well, so may that's
my mark on a family heirloom.
BTW, the other respondent (CurlyWoods) was the purveyor in question,
though I doubt they recognize my name online. Great folks, really nice
wood, fair prices and a scrap pile that's a blast if you like
designing a piece around the wood vs buying wood to fit the design. I
personally get more enjoyment from the former, plus it's less work
than pawing through stacks of lumber!
Regards.
"Tom Banes" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> Pics are at
>
> http://web2.airmail.net/xleanone/index.html/Cherry%20Panel/
> Looking for ideas on using it. Door on a cabinet? Lid on a chest? Back
> of a hanging display cabinet? Other thoughts?
The top of a chest was my initial thought, but the way the figure is, you'd
be looking at it sideways. If used as a door on a standing cabinet it would
have much more visual impact.
On Thu, 15 Sep 2005 13:53:55 -0500, Curly Woods <[email protected]>
wrote:
>>
>I would say a door panel to maximize the visual impact.
Seeing as how it's your wood, I'll take your advice!
I love purusing your scrapS!
Reagards and thanks.
In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] says...
> Grabbed a pair of book matched cherry crotch cuts at local purveyor,
> $7.00 each. Cut them down on the TS and glued up a panel from the
> straight center pieces, joining on the TS cuts as I don't own a
> jointer and that wood was NOT going to hand plane with a 605 Stanley
> and a Hock blade&chipper (learned what "blade chatter" and "tear out"
> mean trying it!). The panel is far from perfect, but is adequate, and
> has a pretty figure. It's about 24" X 12".
>
> Pics are at
>
> http://web2.airmail.net/xleanone/index.html/Cherry%20Panel/
>
> the wood was wiped with water to show figure in pics.
>
> Looking for ideas on using it. Door on a cabinet? Lid on a chest? Back
> of a hanging display cabinet? Other thoughts?
>
> BTW, the last pic includes a matched pair of cut-offs. They form an
> interesting arrowhead shape that I'm also contemplating a use for.
> These pieces are not clean, multiple small splits, sapwood, etc.
>
> Regards.
>
> Tom
>
I would say a door panel to maximize the visual impact.
--
All the best,
Michael Mastin
Curly Woods
McKinney, TX
http://www.curlywoods.com
(469)742-0097
"Tom Banes" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> I've thought about making a chest for the family bible (it dates to
> 1715). I had it rebound in leather a few years ago and it goes to my
> son when I depart this vale of tears. Cherry ages well, so may that's
> my mark on a family heirloom.
That sounds perfect. Since the book is so old, you may want to check about
any special precautions that should be taken. I'd probably shellac at least
the interior to avoid contamination from finishing fumes of oils.
On Fri, 16 Sep 2005 02:35:37 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>That sounds perfect. Since the book is so old, you may want to check about
>any special precautions that should be taken. I'd probably shellac at least
>the interior to avoid contamination from finishing fumes of oils.
>
Good thought. I'll call in a friend who's with the museum to see
what he suggests.
Thanks Ed.