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re: Woodworkers of the OT - Piece of “Pecky” Cypress
Posted on 12/6/19 at 9:56 pm to Bushmaster
Posted on 12/6/19 at 9:56 pm to Bushmaster
You may not have the expertise to do right by that piece of wood. You might want to call Riverside lumber in NOLA and see if they would trade for that piece of wood with something that won't trap air bubbles as you pour the plastic/whatever on it.
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Posted on 12/22/19 at 2:44 pm to real turf fan
I ended up making a serving tray out of it for a White Elephant gift. After trimming it, I only had about 4’ of good wood. The only treatment was with butcher block conditioner
This post was edited on 12/22/19 at 2:45 pm
Posted on 12/22/19 at 2:45 pm to theantiquetiger
Solid gift
I’d steal it
I’d steal it
Posted on 12/22/19 at 2:46 pm to soccerfüt
Tung oil
Posted on 12/22/19 at 3:14 pm to theantiquetiger
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I was wondering about the treatment of the cypress
What do you mean? If I knew how to post personal photos I'd show you the pictures of the pecky cypress furniture I've built. Mine was old so I planned to the proper thickness, joined and then finished as a natural finish with Polycrylic. No treatment needed though you may want to brush out the "pocks" with a small, fine metal brush.
Posted on 12/22/19 at 3:18 pm to aTmTexas Dillo
The butcher block conditioner worked quite well and since it is a serving tray, food may come into contact with it, and this conditioner is food safe
This post was edited on 12/22/19 at 3:19 pm
Posted on 12/22/19 at 3:21 pm to theantiquetiger
How fine of grit did you work up to before using conditioner?
Just curious, honestly.
Just curious, honestly.
Posted on 12/22/19 at 3:27 pm to PipelineBaw
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How fine of grit did you work up to before using conditioner?
For me, use a very fine wire brush. The brush is just about twice the size of a toothbrush and the bristles are stiff but supple enough to not scratch the wood. After cleaning with the brush, you can sand and finish.
Posted on 12/22/19 at 3:39 pm to theantiquetiger
I hate pecky.
But love old growth cypress. You can half arse a project and it still looks stunning.
We will never harvest cypress with grain this tight again.
My favorite part of woodworking is the first planner pass, 2-3feeds into it. Sometimes normal looking pieces will shock you.
One of the prettiest slabs I've seen. From a 10' sinker we got milled here in Thibodaux.
But love old growth cypress. You can half arse a project and it still looks stunning.
We will never harvest cypress with grain this tight again.
My favorite part of woodworking is the first planner pass, 2-3feeds into it. Sometimes normal looking pieces will shock you.
One of the prettiest slabs I've seen. From a 10' sinker we got milled here in Thibodaux.
This post was edited on 12/22/19 at 3:53 pm
Posted on 12/22/19 at 4:00 pm to LSU Coyote
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But love old growth cypress.
What do you consider old growth? I have several piles of the stuff a relative and I salvaged from an old home. I'd say it was used in construction in the 19teens to 1920 era.
Posted on 12/22/19 at 4:21 pm to LSU Coyote
That’s a beautiful rug and the blue on those shoes reminds me of the stained glass of Riverside Church in NY, America’s most beautiful church building.
Posted on 12/22/19 at 4:28 pm to aTmTexas Dillo
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What do you consider old growth? I have several piles of the stuff a relative and I salvaged from an old home. I'd say it was used in construction in the 19teens to 1920 era.
As you mentioned, everyone defines it a little differently.
However, we are generally speaking to the 500 - 1500yr old cypress which grew at slower rates. Some of the factors being lower atmospheric CO2 levels for PS, seasonal Oxygen tampering due to annual flooding, longer winters, forest density, etc.
Growth during the Prime Stages (something like that) or right after yield "tight" grain. The area, atmosphere, and habitat are much different now. The New Growth forrest we see and harvest today won't be able to produce that quality for a few millenniums.
Is any reclaimed wood for sale? If so, post pics.
Posted on 12/22/19 at 4:31 pm to TulaneLSU
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That’s a beautiful rug and the blue on those shoes reminds me of the stained glass of Riverside Church in NY, America’s most beautiful church building.
It is no longer with us, sadly it was the GF's cat (Mr. PoPo) favorite rug.
When he died, we rolled him up inside for a Sea Burial at the Mardi Gras Rigs.
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TulaneLSU
Found a box of cheap Dollar Store Christmas Cards. Would have thrown them away, but you inspired me.
Just sat down to craft personalized messages for each one. However, my penmanship leaves something to be desired. But I do have a solution, I will type each message out, print, cut and apply with glitter stick glue.
Don't worry, I will manufacture Kige's Holiday Card without the hellish glitter.
This post was edited on 12/22/19 at 4:45 pm
Posted on 12/22/19 at 5:09 pm to theantiquetiger
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I want to make a bar out of it (between two bourbon barrels).
For a bar, the barrels are only going to get you to about 36". Typical bar height is 42". Not sure if that matters to you. The barrels are also wider than your piece of wood, so they will need to be cut. It is a nice piece of wood, but your idea wont be as simple as you may hope.
Posted on 12/22/19 at 5:11 pm to Martini
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Set two barrels about 4.5’ apart and lay peckie Cyprus on top.
You are obviously an expert
Posted on 12/22/19 at 5:24 pm to PipelineBaw
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How fine of grit did you work up to before using conditioner?
200
Posted on 12/22/19 at 5:40 pm to LSU Coyote
I'll have to talk to the owner. But give me a general idea as to where you reside? You can say west of the Pearl and south of the Florida Parishes and east of the Mississippi or something similar. That's good enough.
Posted on 12/22/19 at 6:03 pm to Bushmaster
Agree with Bushmaster, I would not stain
Posted on 12/22/19 at 6:29 pm to ChocoLab
Yeah, never stain good wood.
Might as well just purchase paint grade plywood.
I used to be of the danish oil school, but it comes with maintenance. Then road the Shellac trian, less maintenance with more expression from the grain. But if you have a airless gravity feed or cup gun, I have something even better for you.
Might as well just purchase paint grade plywood.
I used to be of the danish oil school, but it comes with maintenance. Then road the Shellac trian, less maintenance with more expression from the grain. But if you have a airless gravity feed or cup gun, I have something even better for you.
Posted on 12/22/19 at 6:40 pm to aTmTexas Dillo
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I'll have to talk to the owner. But give me a general idea as to where you reside? You can say west of the Pearl and south of the Florida Parishes and east of the Mississippi or something similar. That's good enough
Between, but slightly south, of BR and NOLA.
lsucoyote@gmail.com if I miss your reply.
This post was edited on 12/22/19 at 6:59 pm
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