New cutting in spalted maple slab - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Ocelot · 09-26-2009, 02:08 AM

I just finished this cutting in a slab of spalted maple. The slab was actually much larger, but really odd shaped. It narrowed in the middle so I cut it into two pieces. This is the smaller of the two and is about 11" X 13"
The other half is about 16" X 15" It's a full 3/4" thick.

I sanded it down to 320 grit and gave it a good soaking in danish oil, but I'm undecided whether or not to give it a couple coats of Deft satin lacquer. Suggestions?
I'll put a hanger on the back, but I may also make a stand for it. I't looks like it should be standing to me.

I love the features in this piece of wood and it was difficult to capture in a photo. This is without flash to avoid glare.

Pattern is by Jeff Zaffino.

Ray

saw dust · 09-26-2009, 04:21 AM

Very nice Ray. I think it would look real good on a stand. saw dust

Riverlady · 09-26-2009, 05:09 AM

Ray that's a fantastic cutting, and I love the wood
Erin

LeldonMaxcy · 09-26-2009, 07:17 AM

VERY NICE! It would like great either way! Hanging or standing!

KtownScroller · 09-26-2009, 10:47 AM

You have a beautiful gem there Ray! Great use of the spalted maple.

dragyn · 09-26-2009, 10:58 AM

Very kool. I like the wood and the cutting fits it well.

So when are you going to package it up and send it to me??? LOL

handibunny · 09-26-2009, 11:12 AM

Using the spalted maple takes it to another level. Beautiful job!

marshall · 09-26-2009, 11:44 AM

The Maple slab just makes it ...

.................Marshall

Sally · 09-26-2009, 12:32 PM

Absolutely beautiful.

Band Saw Box · 09-26-2009, 12:49 PM

A very beautiful piece Ray, Very well done. No matter howyou display it you ahve a real show piece. Thanks for sharing.

09-26-2009, 10:47 AM	#5
KtownScroller <<< Member >>> Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,777	You have a beautiful gem there Ray! Great use of the spalted maple. __________________ -- Rick --

09-26-2009, 10:58 AM	#6
dragyn Local Goofball! Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,012	Very kool. I like the wood and the cutting fits it well. So when are you going to package it up and send it to me??? LOL __________________ Dragyn (Oh my! Another Mike! ) It's a good thing my head is attached to my ... ... Has anyone seen my head?!?

09-26-2009, 11:12 AM	#7
handibunny Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NY Posts: 625	Using the spalted maple takes it to another level. Beautiful job! __________________ Carole Follow me on my blog: www.scrollsawbowls.blogspot.com

09-26-2009, 11:44 AM	#8
marshall Just love Being Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jonesboro Arkansas { USA } Posts: 2,680	The Maple slab just makes it ....................Marshall __________________ Usually busier than a cat in a sandbox !!!!!!!!!!! { Dewalt 788 only }

09-26-2009, 12:49 PM	#10
Band Saw Box World's Greatest Scroller Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 1,046	A very beautiful piece Ray, Very well done. No matter howyou display it you ahve a real show piece. Thanks for sharing. __________________ : Dan US Navy PR1 (Ret) To all who serve or have served, Thank you Well I am the worlds greatest scroller at my house.

09-26-2009, 04:21 AM	#2
saw dust Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,301	Very nice Ray. I think it would look real good on a stand. saw dust

09-26-2009, 05:09 AM	#3
Riverlady Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: California Posts: 139	Ray that's a fantastic cutting, and I love the wood Erin

09-26-2009, 07:17 AM	#4
LeldonMaxcy Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 31	VERY NICE! It would like great either way! Hanging or standing!

09-26-2009, 12:32 PM	#9
Sally Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Renton WA Posts: 1,639	Absolutely beautiful.

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