Maggie’s The Wood Shop

[502Chevelle]

I usually use Howard’s board oil. A mix of mineral oil and bees wax. I took a class with a well known woodworker and they were raving about the Odies. It is expensive as all get out, but I wanted to try it. It’s ok. One thing about this stuff, it’s made with a lot of orange citrus. It does give a nice finish, it is food safe, and you can even oil your table saw deck with it to prevent rust. A tip for anyone who wants to try it, it is expensive. Apply it with a white scotch brite pad. If you use a rag or sponge, your $$ will get sucked up into the rag never to be seen again. The pad will pick it up and apply it, but not absorb and steal it.

 

[502Chevelle]

This week's boards fresh out of the oil. These are a gift set for the in-laws.

 

[oneshot86]

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Very nice

 

[Death From A Distance]

Salvaged an old log tobacco barn, repurposed the logs to build this. Took over two years

 

[RG0099]

Salvaged an old log tobacco barn, repurposed the logs to build this. Took over two years

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Very cool

 

[brianf]

Salvaged an old log tobacco barn, repurposed the logs to build this. Took over two years

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That’s really nice!!!

 

[JJMoody]

Salvaged an old log tobacco barn, repurposed the logs to build this. Took over two years

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Awesome project! What’d you chink it with?

 

[502Chevelle]

Very cool!

 

[oneshot86]

Salvaged an old log tobacco barn, repurposed the logs to build this. Took over two years

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Oh, hell yea

 

[Death From A Distance]

Awesome project! What’d you chink it with?

After much research I went with died brick mortar

I was going to chink the inside, but I like the inside the way it is

 

[Death From A Distance]

I also added a blacksmith shop to the side

 

[patriotnation]

I finally built this bedroom set my wife has patiently waiting 20 years for a few years ago. I just noticed this thread, there is some really talented folks on here. And here is a YouTube I put together of my build.

 

[502Chevelle]

Beautiful!

 

[bigdaddydmd]

UGH..... Damn you all. Damn you all to hell. The Hide strikes again. I have started dabbling in woodworking and find I am getting sucked in. So of course I read this entire thread from page 1 and now I want to learn more. Which means the foreseeable gun fund will get spent on woodworking tools, equipment, and learning.

Wife started painting. She wanted a frame for her canvas. I saw how much frames cost and said, "Self, you can build one better than that for way less." So I did some research and did. Realized I actually enjoy this quite a bit and of course finally popped into this thread here on the hide.

Gentlemen, I am impressed with the "art" you have created. It is beautiful and functional. Gives me a benchmark to strive for, although I know it will take a long time to gather that level of skill. Kudos to you all.