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These 6 trivets are Christmas gifts that I can cross off my list. They are made from a sandwich of walnut outers and maple core and grooved from both sides. They are 6"diameter and about .400" thick.

I finished them with Danish oil and 3 stage buff and wax.

I added 4 process shots I took when I had my camera with me. This is what I made that thin piece planer sled for.

Cheers, Jim

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Those never fail to amaze….would have been an even bigger hit in the psychedelic 60's….lol
Awesome job Jim…well done sir!!!
 

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Those are sweet. The problem is they are too nice to set a hot pan on.
 

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WOW…
 

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Jim do you ever take a day off? Nice trivets.
 

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Really nice Jim
 

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Thanks you all for the nice comments!

Hi Derek. I don't want them to be too nice to use. I just love making different adaptations of these things. We use one all the time and they stay nice so far with a hot pan on them.

Hi John, no, I never take a day off from working or designing..unless my wife get me away from the house!! The elves are hard at it!!

cheers, Jim
 

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Awesome!
 

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Like the look and the sandwich part and they sort of remind me of OREO's with a swirl I would call them the OREO Christmas coasters .

Klaus
 

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Very nice Jim, will make great presents. You beat me to it with the elves, I bet you work their a…s off before Christmas is over. Cheers.
 

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Thanks Don, Klaus and Bob.
Okay Klaus…..........They are Oreo trivets!!!!!!!!!!!!!

G'day, Bob. My wife went to Az a month ahead of me so I can live in the shop now!! Those elves are running ragged!
I have some designs to figure out and then the wood cutting starts again. I had to finish a welding project first so I could clear away all the steel etc.

Cheers, Jim
 

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Jim, Lovely Trivets. The design is quite hypnotizing, Its hard to stop looking at them….I must have a look on the net at how to make Trivets. They are a fascinating project. Great Work.

Those Elves are sure busy. I think you will have to sit down with the Elves and have a cold Beer after all your work. VICTORIA BITTER (VB) Would be a good choice. Although it would be getting cold in Michigan now so maybe Arizona might be warmer to enjoy a cold beer…....Safe Trip!!!!
Kind regards,

Cliff.
 

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Very nice Jim. I only have one question, what RPM for the offset turning? TIA.
 

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Those trivets are getting better and better Jim. They keep reminding me of an electric stove grill, only cleaner.
 

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Those trivets are super Jim. Going to get a better lathe someday and try them. Another classic project !!
 

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You are realy ready for Christmass sharing. They look nice in two colours.
 

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I never thought of making an "oreo" sandwich..great idea! I'm glad you are having so much fun with this, i sure enjoyed my time when I was designing new pieces.
 

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wow Jim, those look really nice! thanks for the extra shots of the off-center turning that helps to make these, that looks crazy with all of the motion blur.
 

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Wow! Great idea and terrific pictures!
 

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Great Trivets Jim. Another amazing job by you.

Thanks for sharing.

Bob.
 
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