| Project by SawDustnSplinters | posted 224 days ago | 295 views | 1 time favorited | 6 comments |  |
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This is one of two saddle racks I designed for a lady officer stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. I used reclaimed barnwood for the tack box and I like the contrast between the lighter and darker woods. I would like to contrast the Pecan with a darker wood, perhaps Walnut. Only problem is there is not much Walnut around here. I think I might try Mesquite as a contrasting wood, although it does not grow very big around here I should be able to get some 5-6’ pieces to work with.
-- Frank, Little River/Academy, Texas , http://www.allthingsrustix.com
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GaryK
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posted 224 days ago
Pretty cool!
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MsDebbieP
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posted 224 days ago
how wonderful. (and LOVELY pictures).
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hap
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posted 224 days ago
very nice
-- hap, gunbarrel city tx.
rikkor
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posted 223 days ago
Does this piece stay outdoors, and will that degrade the coloration? (forgive my city-boy ignorance)
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SawDustnSplinters
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posted 223 days ago
Thanx to everyone for the kind words of encouragement. As to your question Rikkor, no the piece is not for outside use. I find I get better pictures in the natural light outside so I tend to shoot most of my pictures outside. If the piece were to be used outside it would be best to finish it with a spar or marine grade urethane but then that would amber the color some. Actually it depends on the piece and an individuals taste, I have experimented with different oils and I kind of like the amber effect on some pieces like mantles and tables.
-- Frank, Little River/Academy, Texas , http://www.allthingsrustix.com
Jiri Parkman
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posted 220 days ago
Nice and clever.
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