So good to see you posting again Gina, have missed you.

Somebody asked if I had drawn the figures in the wood......no:)   

These are absolutely gorgeous, I can't wait to see the final product! I love how something beautiful shines even more when you get to see the whole process. I'm sure it will look amazing in my newly renovated kitchen. :-D

I'm sure I read a Dr. Seuss book with this in it at some point...

Good eyes Scott! I would have never guessed. This is great, I hope I still have a chance winning with all this attention. Great work of art Wills.

Wills: I have not sensed any negative energy from your cutting board, but I found somethings on it. Thanks for sharing.

Best,
Tam

 

I don't know Tam, looks like a lot of aliens to me, I may not bid now.

Tam, what else do you grow besides figs? "Mushrooms" LOL

Lol @ Tam, Dave, and Rich. Bravo.

No wonder I used to 'see' those scary images on the walls when I was a little kid.
All it takes is some imagination(s) ...

BTW, the wood end-grain effect looks great.

Gina LOL good one!

Sorry all, due to current circumstances I can no longer support the foundation so the auction is canceled.  Not the sort to say I am going to do something then not do so but in this case I don't see any other choice.  My apologies.  

Understandable WillsC, thanks for sharing your craftsmanship though! Lovely work you do.

This was a good thread, darn Wills, I wanted that work of art. If you have the time, make an extra and I will give you a good $ for it. It's really is nice.

I agree Wills, at this time I could not participate.

Willis,
Absolutely stunning wood. It makes me want to role around in the saw dust. Will the contrast on the different wood parts fade like cherry darkens when exposed to sunlight?
Did you tell us the name of the wood? I guess if you did I missed it.

As for the auction, I respect you for following your feelings and understand your reasons. I hope this current situation at least lessons. 

Are you open to any under the table bids?

Michael,

To be clear that "cat" board is no longer mine, gave it to a dear friend as a Christmas present.  The wood on all of those boards is cherry, even the cat board.  That lumber came from a ND cherry...ND just means natural death,  it wasn't cut down it was dead and laying when logged.  The marks are called spalting which happens on dead trees.    The very blonde cherry is sap wood from the very center of the tree and the outer part of the tree the lumber is darker.  The light sap wood does darken but it won't get as dark.

Actually had 7 people ask me about the board...it is heading to a board member and friend from Tallahassee and before anyone says anything only money changing hands is for cost of materials and shipping.  The boards would never be a money making project:)  There is a solid 15 hours labor in each one but I like doing them and it is a good thing to do afternoons instead of out in the hot Florida sun. 

I have made the boards out of walnut as well but they are over $100 in just lumber.  

This is a tortilla press I made for our use. It is made from rock maple, walnut inlays and the main press body is live oak.  For those that don't know live oak is the tree you see in the south with the moss hanging from it.  It now has a different handle that is laminated maple and walnut.  The handle in the picture was just temporary to test how it worked as had never made one before.


   

Absolutely beautiful Wills, that I one outstanding piece.


Gina

I thought I was at Disney, on the Hollywood Tower of Terror

Wills, That is some beautiful wood work!

Willis, I had my bid already to go. I certainly understand the situation and agree with your decision to cancel the auction.

You  might be on to something here,
end wood grain images to replace the Rorschach inkblot test.

 

Thanks again Wills for sharing your knowledge.  I may give a go at this myself some day.  Maybe I can justify a bandsaw finally so I can mill my chestnut??? ;)