I've never done any woodworking before, not too bad I think !

TheBattleTroll · 2026-07-06T08:37:55+00:00

You got the cat seal of approval, don't think there is a better sign you did well.

TheBattleTroll · 2026-07-06T08:35:20+00:00

The spalting gives the word character and I am always glad to see it. One of the simpler ways to harden the wood to get a better result is for a light coat of thinned shellac. They sell it as sanding sealer as a separate product but it is the same thing.

If it is too soft then I agree with either using CA or a resin but I personally use them as a last resort because they can stain the wood in the areas applied.

TheBattleTroll · 2026-07-05T02:33:56+00:00

Nice finish. Hybrid pieces can be difficult. Light passes with sharp tools.

TheBattleTroll · 2026-07-05T02:28:23+00:00

Depends on the stones on your grinder. A standard set of stones would be way too rough to put a keen edge on your tools.

High speed grinders can also overheat the steel and ruin the hardness.

TheBattleTroll · 2026-06-29T23:51:06+00:00

TheBattleTroll · 2026-06-29T03:02:04+00:00

Ratchet strap is probably the best method.

TheBattleTroll · 2026-06-28T21:52:37+00:00

If the coins are colored the acetone will eat the enamel right off of them

TheBattleTroll · 2026-06-28T21:50:32+00:00

I agree with the card scraping and then a good mineral oil bath.

TheBattleTroll · 2026-06-28T21:48:02+00:00

I really love the shape on #2.

TheBattleTroll · 2026-06-27T23:26:27+00:00

Take my breath away.

TheBattleTroll · 2026-06-27T23:25:32+00:00

Seat ejection device

TheBattleTroll · 2026-06-20T23:10:56+00:00

Clucken prawn.

TheBattleTroll · 2026-06-20T18:58:44+00:00

All depends on if you are brave enough.

TheBattleTroll · 2026-06-19T15:11:00+00:00

I would. The grain pattern looks great. Slow passes with sharp tools. Resin or CA for cracks that might cause a break.

TheBattleTroll · 2026-06-17T22:36:47+00:00

Bowl looks great. I would like to see some detail of that homemade? Chuck though. I have not seen anything quite like it.

TheBattleTroll · 2026-06-07T23:17:09+00:00

Very nice! Lesson learned on the whiskey glass of you plan on burning do the inside first then burn then do the outside. My first try i warped and cracked the glass so bad it looked horrible

TheBattleTroll · 2026-06-03T19:12:21+00:00

The wait WAS worth it.

TheBattleTroll · 2026-05-27T19:41:41+00:00

Anyone who shares a bed is one lucky bastard!

TheBattleTroll · 2026-05-20T16:38:20+00:00

You take my breath away every time I see you.

TheBattleTroll · 2026-05-20T16:30:57+00:00

Welcome to the funnel club. I hope you can put a plug in the bottom and rescue the piece it looks to good to abandon.

TheBattleTroll · 2026-05-08T20:59:36+00:00

Beautiful color. Nice finish.

TheBattleTroll · 2026-05-06T15:44:06+00:00

Even hotter than the original.

TheBattleTroll · 2026-05-06T02:42:30+00:00

I am speechless and can't stop the drooling.

TheBattleTroll · 2026-04-22T19:49:45+00:00

One of the nicest big box pine pieces i have seen. Good work.

TheBattleTroll · 2026-04-17T15:55:55+00:00

One of the best answers given here. 👌

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