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Food & crafts => Crafts => Topic started by: clydesdaleclopper on September 26, 2014, 03:33:52 pm

Title: Finally finished OH's pressie
Post by: clydesdaleclopper on September 26, 2014, 03:33:52 pm: As OH is impossible to buy for I decided to make his birthday present this year - a bread board. It took a long time to make as I only used hand tools so he'd better like it or it may be converted into a weapon ;D

(http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h339/whitbylast/DSCN1147_zps9664f8e5.jpg)
Title: Re: Finally finished OH's pressie
Post by: Bionic on September 26, 2014, 04:12:20 pm: If he doesn't like it send it my way. I think its lovely :thumbsup:
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Post by: Fleecewife on September 26, 2014, 04:24:03 pm: Very stylish and so well finished. Well done :thumbsup:
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Post by: Lesley Silvester on September 26, 2014, 09:17:06 pm: I'd have it like a shot. It's gorgeous.
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Post by: Greenerlife on September 26, 2014, 09:20:33 pm: That is simply lovely! Do you take commissions?
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Post by: Carse Goodlifers on September 26, 2014, 09:23:44 pm: CC,

Its wonderful! I love it.

What wood is it that you've used?
And how long did you season it for?
Title: Re: Finally finished OH's pressie
Post by: clydesdaleclopper on September 26, 2014, 09:26:13 pm: It's ash - I don't know how long it was seasoned as I bought the chunk from someone who did all that part. Felling trees myself is a bit tricky with a bad back :)
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Post by: Carse Goodlifers on September 26, 2014, 09:51:21 pm: It is beautiful.
Our very old oak tree had a 'hair cut' last year and most of it has been chopped into log size pieces but there are some larger pieces that I could do something with.
You've got my mind going now with possibilities.
Title: Re: Finally finished OH's pressie
Post by: clydesdaleclopper on September 26, 2014, 09:59:07 pm: Quote from: Greenerlife on September 26, 2014, 09:20:33 pm
That is simply lovely! Do you take commissions?

I'm afraid not - it takes me too long to make stuff with not using any power tools so it wouldn't be economically viable.

These took me a couple of years to do as I can only work on anything for a few hours a week at evening class as I don't have any facilities at home.
(http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h339/whitbylast/P1010114_zps56781815.jpg)
Title: Re: Finally finished OH's pressie
Post by: Greenerlife on September 26, 2014, 10:24:37 pm: Gosh they are beautiful too!

Wish I had the patience to have a go at woodwork.
Title: Re: Finally finished OH's pressie
Post by: Mammyshaz on September 26, 2014, 11:41:44 pm: WOW that breadboards is great, I'd love that if given as a gift.

Those cabinets are fantastic :love: you have a great talent
Title: Re: Finally finished OH's pressie
Post by: clydesdaleclopper on September 27, 2014, 09:17:36 am: Thanks for all the nice comments - I'm a terrible perfectionist and I just see all the flaws ::)
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Post by: Lesley Silvester on September 27, 2014, 03:27:49 pm: You must have better sight than me, CC. I couldn't see any flaws at all. I've never been able to work with wood. I cannot saw to save my life, nails never go in straight for me and drill bits snap. I'll stick to spinning, etc.
Title: Re: Finally finished OH's pressie
Post by: ellied on October 07, 2014, 09:27:17 am: I discovered woodworking this year tho I need some power tools as my hands are arthritic and lack grip for hand tools. I do all the sanding and finishing by hand tho and like yourself only see the flaws!

I'd be interested in more pics of the board to see how you made it ie other angles. Looks lovely to me and I am looking for seasoned wood for my first cabinet but costs are beyond me yet so am wondering about some smaller projects meantime as I miss it! Assuming you are OK with imitation as the sincere form of flattery it is intended to be!