Fun with Firewood

[bmyers]

After splitting and stacking much wood for the winter I decided to take a few pieces back to the shop and have some fun. This is eastern white pine that was right in the middle of my budget to get ($0).

Turned tenons on the legs and used wedges to secure them in the through holes. No glue, green wood, keeping my fingers crossed.

My 8 yr old daughter came to help apply the garnet shellac. While we were talking and working she out of the blue says "Ya know, I can't reach the top drawer of my dresser". Too late kid, momma already claimed this piece.. Maybe next time..

First photo is unfinished. Next is the garnet flake shellac, finally with tung oil.

[leehljp]

Looks great! My mind is wandering and wondering about all the wood I have. I can do that!

[JR]

I like it!

[bmyers]

Looks great! My mind is wandering and wondering about all the wood I have. I can do that!

Start to finish this was probably 2 hours tops. Go for it! Get some shop time in there..

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[Pappy]

Fantastic! I love the rustic look.

[gerti]

Love it! Most of my wood turning was done with firewood too, kind of makes the items special.

[bmyers]

Love it! Most of my wood turning was done with firewood too, kind of makes the items special.

The flow from lathe to burn pile or vice versa is about equal for me..

Thanks all for the kind words. I hope to see some other firewood inspired projects posted here.

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