Belated Christmas project

[durango dude]

It's done!

5 bd ft of walnut, and a tiny bit of Ambrosia maple.

Although the photo background suggests otherwise, I actually did most of this on my BT3000.

Over the last month, I immersed myself in building something for my mom.

Here's the fruit of my labor!

[durango dude]

Be nice, please ---- I just about flunked shop class in high school -- but that was 30 years ago.

I picked up my first tablesaw ( my BT3000) just 18 months ago.

Will likely build another one - and expect that one to be even better.

[Bill in Buena Park]

Nice choice of woods, and good design elements! Your F&P door turned out great. Looks like its a tall piece - around 18 inches? Your own design, or build from plans?

[Pappy]

I don't see anything not to be nice about. Beautifl piece that I am sure will be cherished!

[durango dude]

Looks like its a tall piece - around 18 inches? Your own design, or build from plans?

Yup @ 18". I started with some plans, but improvised a bit. (for example, I went for a raised panel of maple instead of bookending).

It all started when the local lumber yard told me they had a bunch of walnut at $5/bf. The project uses around 5 bf.

The parts are from klockit.com. (customer service is less than ideal - but they've always made it right).

[dbhost]

Your woodworking looks fine to me. Your photography though.... :-P...

Okay all kidding aside, it looks nice... The recipient should be very happy with that gift.

[Shep]

Looks great. What project is up next?

[durango dude]

not sure what's next - but I do have 5 bf of Walnut, and 1 bf of maple sitting around. In fact, I also have a half dozen clock faces, and a bunch of 1/4" plywood sitting around.

My guess --- another clock.

[chopnhack]

Looks good Durango, the more practice the better it gets, right! I really like the clock face you used with the woods, blends in perfectly.

[billwmeyer]

There is nothing there to apologize for. I would be proud to have that clock in my home.
Bill

[Turaj]

Looks very nice and you did great with your choice of wood.