What Do I Do Now?

[tomas]

Right now I feel like the dog that always chased the bus and suddenly caught it. For several years I have been admiring a piece of wood on display in a Cold Water Creek ladies store. A few months ago, the company announced that they were closing all their stores and going out of business. I thought, "now's my time to go get that piece of wood." However, when I got there, it had a price tag on it of $2,100...just a wee bit out of my league. Well, I have kept my eye on it and watched as the store inventory dwindled and prices on other items and fixtures were reduced, but not this piece of wood. Well, today I stopped by because my wife said it was the last day they would be open. The piece of wood was still there and I decided to make a one-time ridiculous offer. I asked for the manager and told her I wanted to buy it but only wanted to pay $350.00. Long story short my son and I just finished placing it in my dining room. Now, I have to figure out what to do with it. In the store they named it Texas for some reason. I took a picture of my 6'7" son standing next to it to give some perspective. The piece is a full 4" thick and is afixed to metal feet with casters (thank goodness). I have no idea what kind of wood it is. I feel about as stunned as my son looks.

Now, where do I bury this bus?
Thanks, Tomas

 

[Dan Masshardt]

You can hide behind it and put your gun in that little groove on top.

 

[Akula]

Coffee table

Small mantel

Lot of wall clocks

 

[alankulwicki7]

That would make a beautiful table or headboard for a bed. Nice score!

 

[GaryMGg]

A couple of butterflies in the upper left to prevent further cracking and a set of legs.
That's been waiting to become a natural edge table.

 

[plantman]

I have a cypress slab about that size that I have had about 25 years, if you want to make end tables !!! Yells coffee table with a couple of ebony or black walnut butterflys added. Jim S

 

[BSea]

You can hide behind it and put your gun in that little groove on top.

Only if you're about 7' tall.:biggrin:

Or 6'7", and hunting high flying ducks.

 

[sbell111]

That would be the top of my new desk.

 

[SDB777]

I guess I have been too conditioned by seeing really large chunks of timber......the latest piece I have seen was 55" across and 8' long. We took that one down to the yard, it was cut into small pieces and chipped.

For $2,100.00(not including tax), I'd have to know what kind of timber it was(1st thing). Then I would definitely need to have a plan on what to make out of it and how to recoup some money expended(2nd thing).
You got your self a big chunk for $350.00(cool)!!!!


What is the 'plan' now? Art? Or maybe something 'different'? A single 25mm clock in the center and hang it on the wall......






Scott (I'm getting cinnamon rolls) B

 

[Marko50]

Texas mesquite…maybe?