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I’ve been intrigued about a card holder for multiple cards for a while. I designed this one to satisfy that curiosity.
The bulk of the material is Red Oak from The Rappahannock River crib dam that had been under water for 150 years. When cut, it looks stark grey. That is contrasted with the splines from the same species that spent its life above the water line. Lastly, the peak is capped with a cube of Bloodwood.
No stains or dyes used. Spray Laquer finish.
1 – Finished
2 – With cards installed
3 – And not to mention, the aerial photography
Additional information about that Dam wood can be found HERE or by searching “rappahannock river crib dam”.
I have other card holder designs on the horizon so stay tuned…
All comments & criticisms welcome.
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24 comments so far
degoose
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#1 posted 243 days ago
Very cool… outside the box… for sure… look forward to other designs…
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#2 posted 243 days ago
Really like it. Once again it’s unique.
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rance
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#3 posted 243 days ago
Thanks guys. I’m not surprised to see Larry up at 4am(my time), but you Monte? You must be on night shift… LumberJock-ing at work. :)
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woodworm
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#4 posted 243 days ago
Cool design.
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#5 posted 243 days ago
Great design work. Also a fine memento of history. Keep it up!
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#6 posted 243 days ago
Very clever design!!
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#7 posted 243 days ago
Really unique. Very kool
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HillbillyShooter
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#8 posted 243 days ago
Ingenious and quite attractive. Good job. In fact I’d be tempted to copy it if I could obtain appropriate permission.
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#9 posted 243 days ago
This is great! I’ve already made 4 of your first design with 6 more to go. I’ll have to make one of these for the front area of the business that I’m making them for.
I’ll have to post all of them after Christmas (presents can’t be put up early!).
Thanks for all of your great ideas Rance!
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#10 posted 243 days ago
The cubist card holder.
Picasso would be pleased.
Nice idea Rance.
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mafe
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#11 posted 243 days ago
Super cool design.
Best thoughts,
Mads
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#12 posted 243 days ago
interesting design. you certainly got a several card holder now.
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#13 posted 243 days ago
Really unique! I like it!
Great work Rance!
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Roswell
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#14 posted 243 days ago
How the heck did you stop the dados for the card supports?
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ZED
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#15 posted 243 days ago
nice, I like the contrast in wood too.
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