Whats your thoughts?

[Mowgli]

It's been 10 years but I used Deft on cups/bowls & Waterlox on furniture & gifts.
Decent protection with minimal buildup & the least plasticy sheen.

I used Poly for my oak coffeetable top to fill those giant pores for easy cleanup.
Poly's too plastic-like for my taste but it's perfect for filling pores & easy cleanup.

 

[Vapin'Bolt]

Sounds good, I always think if treated it will last but sometimes just letting nature do its bit again

 

[Letitia]

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

The more common woods are just as beautiful in my eyes. You could be missing out on a financial opportunity if you remain a wood snob.

 

[Mowgli]

There's a woodw*rking style for everyone

This just showed up in my FB feed from Steampunk Tendencies

OTOH

 

[Vapin'Bolt]

The more common woods are just as beautiful in my eyes. You could be missing out on a financial opportunity if you remain a wood snob.

That's what being a Joiner by trade does to you

 

[HauntedMyst]

I think distressed reclaimed wood would be good.

 

[Vapin'Bolt]

I think distressed reclaimed wood would be good.

Yeah or maybe rough sawn? or waney edge (bark)

 

[Fidola13]

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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Sweet!!