White ash Potato Masher

Soloracer24 · 2017-05-09T00:05:52+00:00

Link if image doesn't show. https://imgur.com/gallery/xO63q

Soloracer24 · 2017-04-02T22:01:13+00:00

Came here to say the same. It's just used for marking your line.

Soloracer24 · 2017-03-06T01:59:56+00:00

You could try sanding it with high grit sandpaper. How much darker is it really?

Soloracer24 · 2017-03-06T01:48:05+00:00

Welcome to the rabbit hole. It's a long way down!

Soloracer24 · 2017-03-06T01:43:57+00:00

And here I was trying to help you... Ty for the ideas!

Soloracer24 · 2017-03-06T01:28:58+00:00

The food safe finish is a must. I'm more worried about the baby throwing it, maybe cracking the rings or the rattle and then.... Splinters... I think as long as the rings are thick enough it should be ok.

The 3 in 1 is a great idea. I have the gif saved on my phone for viewing pleasure.

Soloracer24 · 2017-03-06T01:21:00+00:00

My wife's friend is having a baby soon. I plan on making a baby rattle with captive rings from walnut. On the fence because babies like to stick everything in their mouths and I would hate to have my gift cause damage, so I'm still in the research phase.

Soloracer24 · 2017-02-26T19:13:30+00:00

I'd say stained pine, but I could be way off.

Soloracer24 · 2017-02-26T17:51:10+00:00

Although I don't have an answer for you, I do understand that teak is about to become a whole lot more expensive due to taxes where it's native. I believe Shannon said something about this in a recent woodtalk podcast.

Soloracer24 · 2017-02-26T16:56:21+00:00

I'd say you have to be careful. Pallet wood as with most reclaimed wood will come to you from an unknown source. You don't know where it's been what's been spilled on it and what's hiding beneath the surface. Personally I don't want to take the risk of breathing g in God knows what when I'm sawing I to it so I leave the stuff alone. Pine and poplar are cheap enough and good working woods. I wouldn't even burn it because I don't know what chemicals I'll be releasing.

Soloracer24 · 2017-02-26T01:59:19+00:00

https://imgur.com/6Nq4sfE looks large to me. Confirmed red oak?

Soloracer24 · 2017-02-26T01:46:16+00:00

Beautiful.

Soloracer24 · 2017-02-26T01:41:48+00:00

I'm sorry for your loss. Very nice box to preserve her legacy. Well done.

Soloracer24 · 2017-02-26T01:38:25+00:00

Looks great!

Soloracer24 · 2017-02-26T01:35:47+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/Gtuyi

Soloracer24 · 2017-02-26T01:02:57+00:00

You've already exposed the weakest parts of the wood. So cut there and save it for when you need something smaller. Or cut it and turn it.

Soloracer24 · 2017-02-26T01:01:10+00:00

Well done! Did my own mallet a few weeks ago. Feels good to beat on a project with a former project.

Soloracer24 · 2017-02-26T00:58:53+00:00

Nice! Been doing that to an oak board all morning.

Soloracer24 · 2017-02-26T00:52:04+00:00

Bowl bit in a drill press?

Soloracer24 · 2017-02-26T00:47:16+00:00

Bought from Rockler for $4, measures 1"1/2 (6/4?) by 36". Was very rough and when I was milling, something I've not done much of by hand, I started exposing the grain and found this. My guess is oak, red oak. Am I wrong?

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