Serving tray

[Oldmansbike]

Tray made out of cherry and finished with rattle can lacquer. First time using lacquer. I like the finish but the fumes really got to me.

[FrankEV]

I think the tray is absolutly fantastic. Beautiful!!!

Would love to see some close up pic's and maybe give us some details like who's Pattern, wood thickness, blades used, etc.  We love details.

I use rattle can spray Lacquer on most of my panels. Yes, the fumes can get to you and actually give you a little buzz.  Need to have good ventilation and wear a mask. But I do like the fine durable finish you can get with Lacquer and the fact it enhances the natural wood color and will not darken.  And, it drys fast, alllowing ease of applying multiple coats with just very light sanding in between.

 

 

[Wichman]

2 hours ago, Oldmansbike said:

Tray made out of cherry and finished with rattle can lacquer. First time using lacquer. I like the finish but the fumes really got to me.

Where were you spraying? Excellent work by the way.

[Dak0ta52]

Beautiful work, Dale. I'd like to know more details also... wood, pattern, etc.

[wombatie]

Beautiful.  You did an excellent job.

Marg

[John B]

WOW, You have done an outstanding job on the cutting and the finish looks blemish free.
Absolutely beautiful.

[Loskoppie]

Beautiful.  you must be proud of your work

[Oldmansbike]

Here are some more pics. I used Pegas #5 MG blades. It’s a Wildwood pattern I bought probably 20 years ago and the wood is 5/8 thick. The bottom photo is a full sized 3/4 walnut one I made years ago but it’s so heavy. I reduced the pattern size to 80% and reduced the thickness to 5/8 on the cherry one. It’s not near as heavy. Sorry about the pictures my photo skills are lacking.

[daveww1]

great job

[namunolie]

Fantastic work !

[Oldmansbike]

I was wrong on the pattern. It was from The Berry Basket instead of Wildwood.

[Denny Knappen]

Really great looking basket.  If possible, I spray outside or in the garage, but drying inside still has odor.

[Charlie E]

That's beautiful. I love that the handles are hearts. The wood is gorgeous. Great piece!

[Oldmansbike]

Thanks for the wonderful comments and Merry Christmas to everyone. Here is something I did today. Walnut, oak,ash, cedar and cherry. Wife found the pattern online 

[dgman]

Beautiful work Dale! As soon as I saw it, I knew it was a Berry Basket Pattern. You did a real nice job. My shop is my garage. I always have the garage door open when I spray lacquer.wearing a respirator is mandatory.