Rob Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Today I cut this trivet from an Islamic geometric design. Just for fun, here is the piece of reclaimed rimu I used. I know I should have cleaned it up first but I wanted to get cutting.... I was almost tempted to leave the old paint on one side but in the end sanded it off then dipped it in 50/50 BLO and applied a beeswax topcoat. Rob bobscroll, 125 CSL, lawson56 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 I myself are glad you cleaned it up,You did an Awesome job Rob. Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Terrific job on that Rob,,,amazing what a piece of reclaimed wood turned out. Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Nice work, Rob !...Love the wood ! Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 nice job, looks much better after it was cleaned up Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevan Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 (edited) That looks like a drawer side. How did you find that? BTW great work as usual. Edited May 4, 2017 by stevan Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 What a beautiful piece from some reclaimed wood. Thanks for sharing. Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Nicely done Rob. Thanks for sharing this with us, DW Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 (edited) Looks great. It is amazing the beautiful things that can be made from reclaimed materials. Edited May 4, 2017 by stoney Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Very nice one. Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Hi Rob, Top job My Man! It looks marvelous! Bob Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 5 hours ago, stevan said: That looks like a drawer side. How did you find that? BTW great work as usual. Thanks Stevan. It was actually the front panel from a drawer just under an inch thick. I buy broken furniture or drawer boxes from the council recycling centre. I am fortunate that rimu was used extensively for building and furniture in New Zealand so it is relatively easy to find although it is now a protected species only milled under permit. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Rob, You are lucky to find wood that beautiful. Great job! Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Great looking trivet Rob! Love that Rimu! Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 23 hours ago, Rob said: Today I cut this trivet from an Islamic geometric design. Just for fun, here is the piece of reclaimed rimu I used. I know I should have cleaned it up first but I wanted to get cutting.... I was almost tempted to leave the old paint on one side but in the end sanded it off then dipped it in 50/50 BLO and applied a beeswax topcoat. Rob That was a blessing in disguise for sure .what a difference you made using it and restoring it to original Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Ugly duckling to a beautiful swan. You did a fabulous job, well done. Marg Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blights69 Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 I see what you are saying Rob with thinking of leaving the paint on you could always cut it again lol then you have both sanded and not Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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