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Well, just to prove I’ve been keeping busy….
The first project (Backgammon Board) is for my daughter in law’s birthday. Case is made from Cherry, Padauk and a piece of 1/4” ply. It started off as Cherry ply but I didn’t like the medallion up against it so it went through the drum sander a couple of times. I saw the medallion at Lee Valley Tools when I was looking for the hinges and hasps and had to have it.
Finished with three coats of Danish Oil and Minwax. Pieces are made from Walnut and Maple, game field is Walnut, Bird-Eye Maple and Cherry. Dividing strip is Cheery bordered with Padauk. I made the dice too and they are Maple and Walnut. A couple of holes are a bit wonky though :(
Second project is of course a Squirrel feeder….left over Cedar from project #3.
Took me a week to rip out the patio stones and build this baby. Pressure treated frame and Cedar deck and sides. That’s my darling daughter lending me a hand sanding the beast.
Hope you like.
Thanks for looking and as always, comments are always welcomed.
-- -- Don in Ottawa, http://www.donebydon.ca
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RKaste
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#1 posted 300 days ago
Love the Backgammon Board nicely done. Like the Squirrel feeder also, I have a lot a squirrel running around might have to try and make one for them, and is that a black squirrel? I have never seen one are they common
around were you live.
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Don
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#2 posted 300 days ago
Thanks.
Sure is a Black Squirrel. We have a lot of black and grey ones around here. They have to share the feeder with a couple of Chippies (Chipmunks) too.
-- -- Don in Ottawa, http://www.donebydon.ca
Ken90712
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#3 posted 299 days ago
Nice job, On all of it…. They look great.
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
Tootles
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#4 posted 299 days ago
Don, I love the backgammon board. I’m glad to see that the jig is getting a workout.
-- I may have lost my marbles, but I still have my love of woodworking
Gumnut
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#5 posted 299 days ago
Very nice work, I love the veneer work!!
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Don
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#6 posted 299 days ago
Thanks all…
Peter – Veneer? Do you mean in the playing field?
The triangles and centre strip are 1/2” pieces. I’ve never tried my hand at veneering :)
-- -- Don in Ottawa, http://www.donebydon.ca
Brice1
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#7 posted 299 days ago
Very nicely done Don. The veneer work is impeccable!
-- Brice, Philadelphia
Ethan Harris
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#8 posted 299 days ago
excellent desk!
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RogerBean
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#9 posted 298 days ago
Nice indeed.
Roger
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