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Offline Rapid Roger

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Christmas gifts
« on: July 24, 2010, 04:50:37 pm »
As usual, I used one of Steves patterns, "Party Trays", and modified it a bit. These will be Christmas gifts for our daughter and son and my brother. (set of 6 each).
They are oak with mineral oil to pop the grain and 3 coats of shellac for a bit of shine and easy cleaning. Both the mineral oil and shellac are very food safe.
I used 3/4" red oak from the big box store. I got 9 trays out of each 1" x 8" x 8'-0" board and two boards cost about $75.00. Sounds expensive but at $25.00 each for gifts, I don't think it is too bad.









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Re: Christmas gifts
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2010, 04:53:59 pm »
Hi Rog
I think they look great. You are going to have some happy people this Christmas.
David

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Re: Christmas gifts
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2010, 05:09:52 pm »
They really look great!  Wonderful job!

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Re: Christmas gifts
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2010, 05:17:37 pm »
wow fantastic job, i really like those. thanks for sharing.

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Re: Christmas gifts
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2010, 05:23:49 pm »
Hey Roger, They look great! Its neat that you modified the plan to meet your needs.
You should try and find a local hardwood dealer where you will be able to get wood a lot less than you can at the big box stores.
Dan In Southern California

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Re: Christmas gifts
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2010, 05:36:24 pm »
they look great'  looked thru steves pattern book for the pattern and didn't see it. When was it posted?

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Re: Christmas gifts
« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2010, 07:33:46 pm »
Superb!
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Re: Christmas gifts
« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2010, 07:37:25 pm »
Good job Roger. Keep up the good work.

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Re: Christmas gifts
« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2010, 08:50:28 pm »
That is so great for gatherings.  You did a real fine job on the trays.

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Re: Christmas gifts
« Reply #9 on: July 24, 2010, 09:32:34 pm »
Thanks for all the nice comments everyone.
I dont drink A&W ROOT BEER, I just drink the last word.  ;D  But. that was the only thing other than Bush Light left in my beer box.  ;D
The pattern was posted last month I think. (Cant rember for sure but, it wasn't long ago)
I left out the cutout part because I didn't want food build up and make them hard to clean. I really like the grain match in wood and, I wanted to make the food part of the tray larger and the drink part so that it could be used for any type of drink. (Even coffee)  ;D
Our kids are alot more into the "social seen" and entertain alot more than we do, so I'm sure the trays will get alot of good use.
Ya-all keep thinking "Out Side The Lines". You dont HAVE to copy someone elses pattern, just their idea!  ;D


Rog

PS. I do have another sorce for wood but, it is 25 miles away and, I didn't want to spend the time on the planer and all that goes with getting it ready for cutting. I usually get 40 or 50 BF of wood when I go to the real lumber yard and I sure don't buy Red Oak there. I get hard maple or walnut or zebra or other harder to find woods.


Rog again  ;D
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Re: Christmas gifts
« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2010, 09:35:33 pm »
Great job.

Now that you are done with your Christmas shopping what are you going to do?

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Re: Christmas gifts
« Reply #11 on: July 24, 2010, 09:38:25 pm »
Those turned out great!  I love the mineral oil and shine of the finish.  They look great and will be perfect gifts.  Thanks for the post!

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Re: Christmas gifts
« Reply #12 on: July 25, 2010, 05:18:27 pm »
Those are really nice.  The finish adds a nice touch.

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Re: Christmas gifts
« Reply #13 on: July 25, 2010, 11:03:32 pm »
You made a great job of those Roger they look great
Jimbo


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Re: Christmas gifts
« Reply #14 on: July 26, 2010, 10:11:17 am »
Wow!! That's a lot of the same thing.  What a great job you did!
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