Charlie_W
Member
Several years back, I purchased some off cuts of some thermally modified quarter sawn red oak. The wood had been roasted/baked. As I understand it, this process changes the molecular structure of the wood making it more applicable to outdoor applications such as siding, decks, park benches, etc as it becomes more rot and bug resistant. It also seems to harden the wood, changes the color and tends to give off a burnt aroma. While looking like walnut, it's still quarter sawn red oak and you can see the wonderful quarter sawn grain. It really shines as you move it around in the light.
So, I glued up several strips to make a platter, added a chucking glue block and there it sat....and sat...and sat.
At last month's club meeting, Wifey won the bring back raffle where we won another members turning and are therefore obligated to bring back a turning this month. After pondering what to make for several weeks, I finally decided on turning this into a finished platter.
It is 15 5/8" diameter and 15/16" thick with a coat of mineral oil.
So, I glued up several strips to make a platter, added a chucking glue block and there it sat....and sat...and sat.
At last month's club meeting, Wifey won the bring back raffle where we won another members turning and are therefore obligated to bring back a turning this month. After pondering what to make for several weeks, I finally decided on turning this into a finished platter.
It is 15 5/8" diameter and 15/16" thick with a coat of mineral oil.