Sgain don't

[Livingston]

We've talked in other threads about sgain dubh's and don'ts. I decided sometime back that I was going to make one out of wood. Just had to find the right piece to work with. Now, I'm not much of a carver, it's been mumble mumble years since I've done anything like that I used a band saw to get close to the rough shape, a Dremel tool to round/carve etc. A belt sander to get the blade close to right and a random orbit sander to smooth the finish. Before you ask, I don't know what kind of wood it is, going to the shop where I got it to ask and to find out what they suggest to finish it with. I have a little more sanding to do before finishing but since I just spent the last couple hours on it I thought I'd show you all how it looks. It's resting on a Livingston sash.

[Big Dave]

Looks good so far, are you going to stain it or leave it?

[Big Paul]

That looks real good!! I like the grain in the wood.

[neo71665]

Looks good, I wanna say its zebra wood but been awhile since I've done much with wood.

[Raphael]

Very nice

[Southern Breeze]

Looks good so far, I'm sure the end result will be worth it.

[Panache]

Livingston,

Nice work and that is very pretty wood. I hope you just use tung oil or a clear finish, it has a very nice natural color.

Cheers

[Livingston]

Thanks! and mercy, do you guys work fast.

Just got back from Woodcraft and it's Bocote. This is a very oily wood so they HIGHLY suggest an evaporative finish. Tung oil, my first choice, would literally take 6 months to dry So, I got some shellac and will coat it tonight. Should have it with me at the Highlands Ranch games tomorrow

[Rob Wright]

I like it Very cool way of being traditional yet unique.

Rob

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

That is great looking, Livingston. I can't wait until I have some time (and the tools and expertise) to do some wood work for myself.