I was lucky enough to find a big piece of Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) - sometimes called "Holly Oak" or "Evergreen Oak" - at my favorite supplier and it jumped on the van! After some work with the bandsaw, I had a good size blank to play with. This is the result:
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I was so pleased with the result, I've even photographed the underside:
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It measures 380mm (15") diameter and is 83mm (3.25") tall. Finish is cellulose sanding sealer, followed by two coats of Danish Oil.
Thanks for looking.![Smile](https://www.sawdustzone.org/core/images/smilies/sdz/smile.gif)
Ray.
I was so pleased with the result, I've even photographed the underside:
It measures 380mm (15") diameter and is 83mm (3.25") tall. Finish is cellulose sanding sealer, followed by two coats of Danish Oil.
Thanks for looking.
![Smile](https://www.sawdustzone.org/core/images/smilies/sdz/smile.gif)
Ray.
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