11 hours ago11 hr Popular Post Milo was the smallest, and weakest of the triplets, and sadly passed away a few weeks ago. Dad contacted me and asked if i'd make a remains box for Milo, the ones offered for sale didn't sing to them. absolutely. 'we'll pay you' no you won't, it will be an honor to make this.minimum volume of 125 cu in.found a piece with a nice knot, filled it with turquoise dust and poly, that will be the top. red oak all around, will stain to match the table and benches i made for them. have a brass plaque on order that will go on the top too, just under the knot, with Milo's full name and a Latin cross on it..got it all dry fit, need to final sand, stain, then glue up. then cut the top off and fit up the hinges and latch (brass). then poly.as many of you know, working with red oak will turn your hands black when your sweat interacts with the tannic acid in the oak. it'll wear off.
11 hours ago11 hr Popular Post Very special project. Nice to use the same wood as the original table project. I had never heard of the sweat reaction with the red oak. Very interesting.
10 hours ago10 hr Doug, that's really a tribute to your craftsmanship and the families trust in you. I know they will love what you make.
10 hours ago10 hr Author Popular Post sanded, stained, glue tomorrow.i don't know why it posted multiple pics....said they failed to upload....grrrr....yes, the grain wraps around the box....duh....
9 hours ago9 hr Popular Post I fixed your posts Dab, don't know why the images came in like that.What a wonderful tribute to your work, and you to their family. The box is looking wonderful.I gotta admit, I wasn't aware of the Red Oak and skin either, but I can probably count the times I've worked with Red Oak on 4 fingers, and it's been awhile.
9 hours ago9 hr Author now, some of you more attentive types may recall me posting about my wife passing away in 2022 (aug. 2), and you may also notice my wedding ring still on my left hand. and you wonder, "did he get married again?" fair question. no.i wear it because, 1) i like it, 2) Linda gave it to me, and 3) i can't get it off.perhaps i'll remarry down the road, no prospects currently.
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.