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Project by Joey posted 694 days ago 641 views 2 times favorited 19 comments Add to Favorites Watch

I started making these trays 2 years ago and have made them in purpleheart, cherry, walnut, an walnut and quilted maple.
But this one was special. My sister just beat cancer and I decided to make her something special and unique. so I used Bubinga and Quilted Bubinga. The sides are 5/8ths bubinga, and the tray is veneered quilted on both sides. The finish is 6 coats of a tung oil/boiled linseed oil/poly blend that I mix myself.

-- Joey, Magee, Ms http://woodnwaresms.com


19 comments so far

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Douglas Bordner

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posted 694 days ago

Sweet!

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

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jembo

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posted 694 days ago

Very nice and must be really appreciated, nice story.

-- James - Geneva, Switzerland

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Blake

2715 posts in 753 days


posted 694 days ago

Beautiful! Nice sentiment.

-- Check out my new website! http://www.blakeweberwoodworking.com

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RobG

71 posts in 701 days


posted 694 days ago

That is some beautifull wood. And wow beating cancer is a great feeling. Both my parents have done the same and now every day with them feels like a gift.
I also love that finish. You should share your recipe with Sgt. Lobo I know he said he had some dificulty with an oil finish and it looks like you have that figured out. Great Work.

-- Woodworking is Life. Anything before or after is just waiting.--S. McQueen sort of

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John Gray

1723 posts in 764 days


posted 694 days ago

WOW!

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

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rpmurphy509

290 posts in 733 days


posted 694 days ago

Beautiful wood, great tray! I hope she gets many, many years of enjoyment from it.

-- Still learning everything

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Napaman

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posted 694 days ago

enjoy your time together…wonderful news…great gift…

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

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Rob

112 posts in 809 days


posted 694 days ago

Beautiful. Great timber!

-- http://www.damnfinefurniture.com

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Chip

1058 posts in 971 days


posted 694 days ago

Great piece of woodworking jcash.

-- Better to say nothing and be thought the fool... then to speak and erase all doubt.

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Thos. Angle

4015 posts in 841 days


posted 694 days ago

excellent

-- Thos. Angle

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USCJeff

899 posts in 947 days


posted 694 days ago

Another great one. I liked the other one you posted today as well. You’ve got a great source for veneer I see.

-- Jeff, South Carolina

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Joey

259 posts in 694 days


posted 694 days ago

i use two sites for the veneers that i use. veneersupplies.com this is where i got the maple. and
wood-veneers.com

-- Joey, Magee, Ms http://woodnwaresms.com

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Karson

25279 posts in 1279 days


posted 694 days ago

Great looking tray. I’ve called the veneer Waterfall Bubinga, because of the waterfal look. I put some in the bottom of the baby cradle that I made.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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itsme_timd

676 posts in 710 days


posted 657 days ago

Very nice trays, love the grain pattern and the finish.

-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA

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rikkor

11338 posts in 753 days


posted 657 days ago

What a wild grain pattern. Congrats to your sister for beating the big “C”.

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trifern

7890 posts in 646 days


posted 530 days ago

That is a beautiful tray with outrageous grain.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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lew

4413 posts in 634 days


posted 530 days ago

This is a gorgeous piece of work. No wonder it is so special.

We wish your sister continued good health.

Lew

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Freddo

57 posts in 576 days


posted 426 days ago

I’m happier to hear about your sister beating cancer but you truly did a spectacular job on the trays. Simply beautifuil! I need to learn veneering soon.

-- God bless! Freddo (Northern - NJ) Our Creator designed us to create - so use WOOD!

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matt garcia

682 posts in 551 days


posted 377 days ago

That is gorgeous!! I too am glad to hear the great news about your sis! I bet she loves her tray!!

-- Matt, Houston Texas

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