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Spring, TX
Quoted from TrevixClemson:I refinished some railway wood for shelves
I LOVE reclaimed lumber. The character of checked wood, rusty nail holes, distress makes for great pieces. I picked up a guy's maple floor that he pulled up for....ugg...carpet.... 800 sq feet of wood. I've been using it for projects for years. Got some barn wood from a buddy... still looking for a good use for it.
Quoted from dasvis:At 21 the kid deserves new sheets.
He's in college so, only here in the summer. All "his" stuff is at school right now. This is what's left.. but who doesn't love Mickey 
faz
I am also a fan of reclaimed lumber, though it can be a pain to work with.
Quoted from pinball_faz:rusty nail holes
I like the nail holes - just not removing all the nails! Best finds are ones that are already de-nailed.
Quoted from pin2d:I like the nail holes - just not removing all the nails! Best finds are ones that are already de-nailed.
yea... but you still gotta run a metal detector over it. One nail will ruin an edge. I missed a nail in a board I was planing... and now the planer puts out a flat board with a little raised line always... blurg!
faz
These projects are really awesome! I haven't done much carpentry woodworking, but did some carvings as a hobby. Just three examples I made from mahogany: The BK2000 backglass, 5" thick and to scale of the actual glass. Next two are Japanese panel art (approx. 12" X 6") and a thrasher shark from a crotch cut branch (approx. 2' in length X 6" thickness)
Quoted from JoelOmatik:Just three examples I made from mahogany: The BK2000 backglass, 5" thick and to scale of the actual glass
Dude! Nice work! How did you do that? Knives or a grinder tool.
faz
Quoted from pinball_faz:Dude! Nice work! How did you do that? Knives or a grinder tool.
faz
Thanks! Used a variety of power and hand tools. Started with a router and/or grinder to clear out excess and make different levels of depth. Then, used dremel, punch tools, knives rasps & files to shape and detail.
Really nice work.. all three pieces. How would you mount such a piece? Lighting would seem tricky. Although I can't imagine photos will capture the depth of the piece.
fa
Quoted from pinball_faz:How would you mount such a piece? Lighting would seem tricky. Although I can't imagine photos will capture the depth of the piece.
fa
The shark is on a wall near a window which captures the light fairly well. It's not heavy, so it hangs off eye hooks and nails. The BK2000 is underneath the shark, angled back on a painter's easel since its bulkier. The Japanese piece is light enough to stand on its own. Lighting definitely is a challenge, depending on where the sun is. May have to use some pinball LEDs to uncover those shadows 
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Built these for yard art, went for the "rustic" look. There will be a watermill added soon that will tie together with the water tower...
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Stained it with vinegar and steel wool...custom painted the windmill tail for my wife...
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Coming soon, something like this, but larger...with working waterfall from wooden tower...
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Quoted from cosmokramer:Coming soon, something like this, but larger...with working waterfall from wooden tower...
Cool builds! I'm looking forward to the water wheel. I love kinetic sculptures.
Quoted from bigduke6:Great stuff! The woodworking has went from a retirement hobby to a small business. Love it.
That barn-door cabinet is amazing. The scale and finish is beautiful!!
faz
Ok, its not at My hands, but my best friends work.
Heres a new video of Chris Ramsey, and his $10,000 New addition in wood.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=0btv_vi5McU
Robert did the Shadow Gun Grips.
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This is why TWIP missed a week
Biggest woodworking project I’ve ever done!
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Quoted from cosmokramer:Built these for yard art, went for the "rustic" look. There will be a watermill added soon that will tie together with the water tower...
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Stained it with vinegar and steel wool...custom painted the windmill tail for my wife...
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Coming soon, something like this, but larger...with working waterfall from wooden tower...
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Been awhile...added working water wheel and some shade...and a prospector.
More to come
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More to come
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Thats Awesome.
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