Whats under your bark?

[GCR]

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About 30 years ago I planted a "John Downie" crab apple tree in the back garden. For 25 years it was magnificent, then it went into terminal decline as disease took over. The year before last it could only produce a few leaves and we both knew the time had come..... As I ran the trunk (200dia by about 1M long) through my elderly band saw, the effects of its struggle to survive became apparent. I have just used the timber to make a birthday present for my wife - a knitting needle storage box(!) The dark ends and finger grips are rosewood and the floating base is Cedar of Lebanon.
Glad I didnt burn the wood on the fire!

Bob

 

[Alf]

Ooooooooooooooo; I like. Beautiful, Bob. All of it; wood, design, workmanship, the lot. =D> =D> =D>

Cheers, Alf

 

[CHJ]

A lifetimes worth of memories, and something to be proud of.

Combined with the memories of the products produced by the needles and the recipients of the same there are enough there to last you both another lifetime.

 

[Chris Knight]

Bob,
That is just terrific - I think that old tree couldn't have done better for you.

 

[wizer]

oooooh indeed! I really like it.... and what a great story.

 

[CYC]

It's a beautiful box. Well done.
The wood is really rich, the design is excellent, and the sentimental value priceless I am sure.

 

[Mcluma]

Nice workmanship.

A piece of work with an nice story to it....I love it

 

[Paul Chapman]

Lovely story, lovely box =D>

Paul

 

[Waka]

Bob

She'll be really proud of the box, its magnificant.

 

[Bean]

Bob I think its stunning

 

[woodbloke]

Like this allot.....very guuuchi indeed - Rob

 

[Pete W]

The wood is stunning, but no more so than the design and execution. Great job all round. =D>

 

[Newbie_Neil]

Bob

What can I say, it's stunning.

Cheers
Neil

 

[Drew]

excellent piece Bob, definite tens across the board.

:lol:
Drew

 

[Philly]

Wonderful timber, wonderful work!
Congrats,
Philly

 

[Keefaz]

Really great. What finish did you use, btw?

 

[seaco]

That really is a lovely piece of work...well Done!

 

[Wanlock Dod]

Bob,

Thats a great box. It must feel quite good to have seen the timber right the way through it's life and then use it.

Cheers,

Dod

 

[GCR]

Folks

Thanks for the kind comments.
I always feel a little uneasy when I use unsupported wood, in this case the tops, but I hope the narrow width will work to my favour and not cause too many problems.
Keefaz, I rubbed down with 320 grip after planing. I then applied two coats of Liberon Pale French Polish rubbed down between coats, with a final coat of Briwax applied with the finest steel wool.

Bob