Tribute Boards to McLeanVa's Blog.

Hey Ken, they look good from here.
And a nice tribute to McLeanVA, a very helpful source.

I kind of like the dark colors.
Steve

-- -- I'm no rocket surgeon

Beautiful board Ken I never heard of blue oak thanks for sharing

-- Cosmicturner

I’m with Steve, like the color and the cool design as well nice rendition and tribute to a fellow jock….BC

Wow. What an awesome way to start my day. With a tribute from Ken. Thank you so much for the credit. So glad that my few hours putzing around in the shop and Adobe Illustrator has inspired other woodworkers.

Your boards turned out fantastic. Excellent job. I hope they find great homes with the recipients asking “How in the world did you do that?”

Keep up the excellent craftsmanship Ken. You are a master.

-- Measure, cut, curse, repeat.

Nice looking boards. I’m sure your friends will appreciate them.

Beautiful boards, Ken!

Thanks for the heads up about the cutting board tutorial. I just added it to my favorites. And, thanks to McLeanVA for taking the time to create it.

-- Lew- Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!

Very COOL boards, Ken!

I can see how a problem could happen… I think you did GOOD!

The whole procedure boggles my mind! LOL

Nice work!

Thank you.

-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?ppuser=1389&cat=500"

Nice boards!
Glue ups are always…...... trying.
Thanks for posting

-- Safety first because someone needs you.

Having made some McLeanVA’s designs I know the frustration of the misalignments…however that said what a great tribute to a fellow woodworker and a great job on the boards…

-- Drink twice... and don't bother to cut... @ lazylarrywoodworks.com.au For lovers of all things timber...

Thats pretty sweet Ken….. you guys have way more patience than me… would be little blocks laying all over the yard along with tufts of my hair…rofl. Fine job sir

-- Buster, Ocoee TN (Critics are men who watch a battle from a high place then come down and shoot the survivors - Hemingway)

Isn’t the KEY to the whole process

to make ALL ‘same width’ ‘same length’ cuts at the same time…??

-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?ppuser=1389&cat=500"

Hey Ken, great job on the boards. I tried my hand at one so I too know the difficulties involved. Mclean Va is a super guy for putting that blog up for all to share.

-- Everyone calls me Ed or Eddie , mom still calls me Edward if she is mad at me.

Ken,

I meant to comment on your Branding Iron!

Fantastic… haven’t seen one like that before… Custom job?
Where did you get it? Cost?

Looks GREAT!

Thank you.

-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?ppuser=1389&cat=500"

nice boards Ken

Dennis

Thank-you everyone for the kind words. When debating on posting these as I was not happy with my results I reminded myself it was more about the Blog from Chris than my individual results. I was extremely careful with the measurements, planning & cutting them all the same but just a little off. My temper was flaring. LOL Practice makes perfect right?

Blondie bought me the Branding Iron from Brand New Industries Inc. http://www.brandnew.net/estore/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=2&cat=Handcrafted+by+Irons

They have all kinds you can choose from, it was 60 bucks. I chose not to get the electric one from advice of a friend. More money and he said his didn’t last. I use Map gas for 1:45 seconds. After some practice you know the characteristics of it.

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"