More serving boards

[DaveO]

Working on Xmas presents already...because I have to have some ready to exchange at Thanksgiving. I made a couple more of my "free-form" style serving boards. This time in Bloodwood and Purpleheart with Maple striping.

They are unfinished. I "finished" them with Micromesh on my ROS that I got in at the Klingspor show in Hickory. I tried to do my best with the photography, but I still didn't capture the shine they have. It looks like they have been lacquered, but they are just bare wood, sanded smoother than a babies butt.
One will be going to my Mother and the other to my wife's boss.
Dave

 

[WoodWrangler]

Looking sharp ... looks like you're a pro at these now.

Didn't you tell me that you have posted instructions out here on how to make these "free form curves"? Do you happen to have a link to it? I think I need to give it a shot ... :eusa_thin

 

[DaveO]

Jeremy, I did post a pictorial step by step in this thread:
http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/showthread.php?t=4575
It should give you the general concept, and the rest is up to your imagination.
Dave

 

[jeff...]

I really enjoy looking at the stuff that comes out of Dave's shop, it's eye candy 8-O. One day when I grow up I hope to have as much skill as Dave.

 

[NZAPP1]

Nice work Dave:icon_thum The I am glad MM worked out for you. I will be giving it a try soon

 

[erasmussen]

You just seem to keep popping those projects out of your shop:eusa_clap
You do in a day what would take me a week to do, only your's look really nice
good work:icon_thum

 

[Canuck]

Nice work, DaveO!!!

Where in the world do you find all of this time in the shop!! I am retired and still can't find that much time!! I know that you have a day job ----- I don't; besides leaves in the yard, painting indoors, cars/trucks to wash/wax etc. etc.!!! I have to better understand where all the shop time comes from!!!!

You have completed yet another great works!!! I was thinking of cutting boards for XMas gifts. (I do tooooo much thinkin' and not enuff action!!!:eusa_doh: )

Great work............as usual!!!

Thanks for the inspiration,

Wayne

 

[DaveO]

Wayne, I cleaned up the leaves in my yard today also...~2 acres :-D :-D :-D
I started these last weekend and spent all day today finishing them up. Most of the time is spent watch the glue dry, the actual cutting takes very little time.
Dave

 

[sapwood]

BravO DaveO :eusa_clap

Love 'em!

Roger

 

[cpowell]

Beautiful work, Dave, as usual! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

What are the boards' dimensions?

I noticed you made a hole to hang them...no way anybody would lay a knife on one of those works of art!!

Chuck

 

[Dutchman]

Dave,
Great looking boards! I bet they would work pretty good for a grumpy child also.

 

[sawman]

Dave,
That is really nice work. Is the maple stiping and inlay?
I have to remember to close the door to my / our semi junk room. The LOML saw them, can you make those? I might get to go and buy some more lumber. I will check the link you listed.

Later,
Albert, Al or whatever

 

[DaveO]

Is the maple striping an inlay?

Albert, Al or whatever

It's actually a lamination. The link to the thread that I posted should explain all, and the reasoning behind how it works.
Dave

 

[Big Mike]

Very attractive, Dave. These are just too pretty and artistic to put a blade to. I am glad you made a hole to hang them up so they can decorate a smart cook's kitchen. Excellent work!:icon_thum :icon_thum

 

[skeeter]

Nice looking serving boards. The freeform design and wood contrasts really look nice. Handmade gifts are always appreciated more.