Whats your thoughts?

[Vapin'Bolt]

So I started a giveaway in relation to a most recent little project I did...

Making solid wood tank holders, I know this has been done and has been done with mostly MDF based timbers but I decided to make them from more exotic woods. Like this one Ebony.

It's a simple construction and how I noticed that the oils if any from the ejuice leaked it didn't really affect the overall appearance, just gives it a finish

I custom engraved it to suit the winner's initials

Had a little play around and this happened...

 

[Letitia]

Nice stand but I personally wouldn't want someone else's initials on it.

 

[Zaryk]

While the stand is nice, I agree with Letitia and feel it is personalized for someone else.

 

[stols001]

It is a very nice stand, but even I could not in good faith and good conscience say my name was Jolly Jello.

I mean I would have loved it if my parents were that cool, but they were pretty straight laced, although once I got married, my initials became SAC if only I could add a "K" but it's still better than nothing. LOL.

Nice work however,

Anna

 

[Asbestos4004]

Tupperware makes a great stand.....

 

[Letitia]

So do water/soda bottle caps.

 

[smacuser]

 

[Mowgli]

Nice work

 

[Vapin'Bolt]

Nice stand but I personally wouldn't want someone else's initials on it.

Thank you, this was the giveaway personalised with their initials it was a blank holder at first

 

[Vapin'Bolt]

It is a very nice stand, but even I could not in good faith and good conscience say my name was Jolly Jello.

I mean I would have loved it if my parents were that cool, but they were pretty straight laced, although once I got married, my initials became SAC if only I could add a "K" but it's still better than nothing. LOL.

Nice work however,

Anna

Haha brilliant...



Sorry, all this was a giveaway on my page and I just wanted to share my work with everyone. The winner got to choose what they wanted carving except the bolt

 

[Vapin'Bolt]

Tupperware makes a great stand.....

I agree on this but don't they get hideous after a while?

 

[Zaryk]

Haha brilliant...



Sorry, all this was a giveaway on my page and I just wanted to share my work with everyone. The winner got to choose what they wanted carving except the bolt

That makes more sense then. From your first post it sounded like you made it like that before the giveaway.

 

[Vapin'Bolt]

That makes more sense then. From your first post it sounded like you made it like that before the giveaway.

I have altered it now

 

[Letitia]

Thank you, this was the giveaway personalised with their initials it was a blank holder at first

I like the simple elegance of the stand. You should sell them on ebay.

 

[Vaperer]

Ebony wood is hard to come by
I have a knife with ebony wood handles. Can you put linseed oil on it to make it shine?
I like ebony wood a lot and I also like cocobolo. Can you please tell me your source of where you got that wood because I want to get some

 

[Vaperer]

So I started a giveaway in relation to a most recent little project I did...

Making solid wood tank holders, I know this has been done and has been done with mostly MDF based timbers but I decided to make them from more exotic woods. Like this one Ebony.

It's a simple construction and how I noticed that the oils if any from the ejuice leaked it didn't really affect the overall appearance, just gives it a finish

I custom engraved it to suit the winner's initials

Had a little play around and this happened...

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where'd you get the wood

 

[Vapin'Bolt]

I like the simple elegance of the stand. You should sell them on ebay.

Yeah, I thought about it but would cost too much in the exotic woods and people may not pay it. However, as they are bespoke and not on a production line it may get some interest

 

[Vapin'Bolt]

Ebony wood is hard to come by
I have a knife with ebony wood handles. Can you put linseed oil on it to make it shine?
I like ebony wood a lot and I also like cocobolo. Can you please tell me your source of where you got that wood because I want to get some

ahhh great stuff very hard to get it yes, this was donated to me which dates back to the 70s when it was imported to the UK!! We can get it over here and I know eBay does sell
Of course, linseed is the best but if you want a higher protective shine use Jac lacquer

 

[Mowgli]

Mahogany, Walnut & Cherry are always popular but would absorb juice & discolor excessively IMO. Figured Rock Maple is tight grained, beautiful & resistant

 

[Vapin'Bolt]

Mahogany, Walnut & Cherry are always popular but would absorb juice & discolor excessively IMO. Figured Rock Maple is tight grained, beautiful & resistant

Yeah, its got to be tight grain to get the best out of it, why they are making them from MDF is beyond me it won't last. But for the prices does it matter...

I've tried American White Oak, works well doesn't alter colour much but does change due to natural tannings.

Any Burl or birdseye wood would be great tight and close grain and looks amazing!