Christmas Stars
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17 December 2013 at 6:01 pm #24043
The stars are starting to shine in Florida. I enjoyed making these so much. It was fun to see the joints come together, make the jigs, and watch the grain pop as the finish went on.
One was made with mahogany and oak. One was made with pine and oak.(The pine is from a 2×4 taken out of 95 year old house being remodel by family.)
I read a comment by Mr. Sellers about using superglue/wax as a finish. I use that mixture on the mahogany/oak one. I am amazed by how easy it was to use. The photo does not do it justice, it really brought the grain out!
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You must be logged in to view attached files.17 December 2013 at 7:22 pm #24051Very, very nice John. They look great. The 3D effect really comes out.
Well done, John! I also had a busy afternoon playing human bandsaw. I am from southern Germany and we are said to be like the Scotsmen with “short arms and deep pockets” meaning I provided myself with lumber as long as the stars that are meant to come out eventually. No flesh around to keep it in the vise comfortably 😉
I hope to post some pictures tomorrow.17 December 2013 at 8:43 pm #24060wow, they look really nice! I like how you used the grain works to create a 3D effect. I’ve also had a go at making a few stars and it’s been great fun, especially as it’s a chance to use up some off cuts from previous projects and some pine that came out of a DIY project around the house
18 December 2013 at 12:22 am #24075Thanks everyone, I appreciate all the nice comments and great support.
If you have done some star as well, make sure you share them in the projects forum and in the gallery.
I am sure we all would like to see them.
Joe B. We are having a cold wave here as well. It drop all the way down to 54 yesterday.:) Any colder, I will have to wear long pants.
18 December 2013 at 5:56 pm #24108Hi John, very nice job on those Stars they look great. And I see you are not to far from me.
Steve
18 December 2013 at 11:32 pm #24115Thank you Steve.
We are neighbors. I knew by your tagline that you live in Florida. I kinda piece together from some of your post that you are the Orlando area, but I might be wrong?
This is a star from oak and a wood I know as canadian cedar. The points are less pointed (no pun intended) than I wanted them to be, but never mind. I plan to put it on top of our christmas tree.
Finish is shellac and wax.
David
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