Sunday, February 5, 2023

A New Life for Discards


John's been back in the shop, and he's come up with a fine use for odd bits of common 2x4's. He glues them together then turns them into bowls.


Have you ever looked at the grain on a 2x4?


I mean, really looked?


Kinda fascinating, I think.


I wonder what caused the little bobble on the right-hand side of the V above?


There is so much to see if you only look. 


 

9 comments:

Marcia said...

He does a fine job turning. Is the blue edging paint or burnishing?

Barbara Rogers said...

Can't see where they are glued together at all. Beautiful wood grains in those bowls.

Sandra Parshall said...

These are gorgeous. John has a gift. My acorn is still sitting where I see it every day, and my gnome will stay on the living room mantel year-round despite Charlotte's efforts to keep it on the floor.

Vicki Lane said...

Marcia, the blue is colored epoxy, applied to a groove.

Anvilcloud said...

Creative work from a craftsman.

Mary Maupin said...

really lovely!

jennyfreckles said...

These are so attractive. John has a great talent.

JJM said...

Wow. Just ... wow.

Thérèse said...

I just love the results and the details.