Any woodworkers?

Got both coats of stain on then glued in the brass inserts. Was dark last night and rainy this morning so I’ll try and get some better photos when the sun comes back out.

 

Instead of dried in a normal kiln, thermally modified wood is "cooked" in a special, oxygen-less kiln, where it's raised to a very high temperature. This seals up a lot of the cellular structures, making it extremely resistant to insects, rot, moisture absorption, etc. It's supposed to be much more durable in exterior applications.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermally_modified_wood

 

Learn something new every day, very cool. Thanks for sharing. I was trying to get the wife to let me get a torch to do shou sugi ban but she said "NO."

 

I think that look for outdoor furniture is awesome.

 

"Yes, babe, it's for a legitimate purpose, not just because playing with fire is fun!"

 

The brass inserts give it a nice pop. Reminds me of a coffee table my uncle did years back, he defaced a few pennies and used them as inserts.

 

How you gunna do Lincoln like that?

Jk. Thanks! Was a lot of hard work out in the Houston heat but well worth it,

 

lol we're Canadian so no one took a second thought to scuffing up the queen

 

QUIT MESSING UP DEM LOONIES & TOONIES

 

Finally finished. I guess time to start on a patio table. Took some photos in the sun when I got home. They look great. My favorite thing people have said so far is “They look like you could buy them at the store”.

The brass inlays really look great in the shade or the sun.

 

I been working on this wedding sign for some time now, well I am glad to say it’s finally done.

 

proud new owner of a festool Domino df500. $600 with everything you can think of to go with it.

 

whats the benefits?

 

$1000+ tool for $600......

Joinery made easy and strong.

 

I guess if you do a lot of joinery its worth it

 

I will now

 

Anyone ever use epoxy to finish off the tops of your cornhole boards? Have only seen it once and it looks super clean. But wasnt sure if it makes the surface to slick. Hopfully I can get some good input here and will help me decide if I want to go that route or with the standard urethane options.

 

New or used ?

 

Wife and I are spending a long weekend sanding, staining, and varnishing a used door purchased from a friend doing some remodeling. It was pretty beaten down by years and weather, but should be better than new shortly.

 

nice looking door!

..mahagony, sapele?...