Popular Post Frank Pellow Posted August 8, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 I made this for friends who will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in November. Pauline and Dave are very musical and have been members of the best choirs (both classical and barbershop) in Canada. In Dave's case, it's the best in the world since his choir won the World Barbershop championship about three years ago. The word design comes from Keith Fenton and the music on each side is my modification of a Steve Good design. The dark wood is Roasted Ontario Hard Maple and the light wood is Padauk. New Guy, amazingkevin, Dave Monk and 11 others 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Excellent work. I know padauk can turn very dark, did you treat it with anything to minimize that effect? Frank Pellow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Pellow Posted August 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Just now, oldhudson said: Excellent work. I know padauk can turn very dark, did you treat it with anything to minimize that effect? Thanks. No, I di not treat it with anything special. I've seldom used Padauk and I was unaware that it can darken, but I guess that I am not surprised. Oh well, I can always hope that this does not darken too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Beautiful work, Frank, Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse Frank Pellow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 It looks great Frank and your friends will no doubt love it. A great milestone they have reached for sure. Thanks for sharing. Frank Pellow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Frank Pellow said: Thanks. No, I di not treat it with anything special. I've seldom used Padauk and I was unaware that it can darken, but I guess that I am not surprised. Oh well, I can always hope that this does not darken too much. There really isn’t anything you can do to stop it from turning brown. I have a plaque I made with Padauk. It was a bright orange when I cut it a few years ago. Now, it’s a dark brown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Very nice plaque! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Pellow Posted August 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 59 minutes ago, dgman said: There really isn’t anything you can do to stop it from turning brown. I have a plaque I made with Padauk. It was a bright orange when I cut it a few years ago. Now, it’s a dark brown. So, it appears that my decision to match the orange padauk with a contrasting brown wood (roasted maple) will prove to be a bad choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Whatever the wood, you did a magnificent job! Frank Pellow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 6 hours ago, Frank Pellow said: Thanks. No, I di not treat it with anything special. I've seldom used Padauk and I was unaware that it can darken, but I guess that I am not surprised. Oh well, I can always hope that this does not darken too much. Based on my limited experience with padauk (I made a couple of end tables with that wood) and purchased finish with a UV blocker. Today they look like Brazilian rosewood. Nice but not what I was looking for. Live and learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 It looks fabulous. Great work Frank. I hope you find a solution to the browning problem. Marg Frank Pellow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 very nice job, I'm sue they'll love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 Looks good Frank. Maybe it will match even better. Who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 Excellent piece well done you. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miran Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 Beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab4 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 Hi Frank AWESOME!!! Fab4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 I think this a really nice and thoughtful piece. They will surely love and cherish it. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 Super nice project well done. I can only hope to try and make one this good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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