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KCollins wrote: ↑Wed Oct 26, 2022 11:50 am I have a ton of walnut cutoffs but no idea what to do with them... I like the bowl idea. Give me an excuse to learn how to turn something on the lathe. This at least helps me get something dimensional. Thanks for posting bainin...

You can send them to me. I'll find a use for them.

Robert- I see you mentioned handling small pieces of wood on another thread. Do you have any suggestions on easiest ways to dimension something like this ?

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rlkeeney wrote: ↑Wed Oct 26, 2022 12:33 pm

KCollins wrote: ↑Wed Oct 26, 2022 11:50 am I have a ton of walnut cutoffs but no idea what to do with them... I like the bowl idea. Give me an excuse to learn how to turn something on the lathe. This at least helps me get something dimensional. Thanks for posting bainin...

You can send them to me. I'll find a use for them.

You're too eager Robert. LOL...

bainin wrote: ↑Wed Oct 26, 2022 2:37 pm Robert- I see you mentioned handling small pieces of wood on another thread. Do you have any suggestions on easiest ways to dimension something like this ?

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It depends on what you will do with them and, of course, what dimensions you want. I will use my miter saw, or Shopsmith table saw if I want a smooth surface. I can cut pieces as small as 1/4-inch on either. The band saw works as well but leaves a rougher cut.

I made compound-cut miniature birdhouse ornaments from bits of wood that I squared with a plane and glued them up into blocks large enough to cut blanks. In this case, I used the miter saw to cut them to size and square 1.5x1.5x3 inches.

On the table saw the MicroJig Grr-Ripper is a huge help.
When using my miter saw, I use techniques I learned from watching Ted Baldwin's videos at Gwinnett Woodworkers on YouTube for the miter saw.

Alright-finally worked my way thru this little project. In the end I took Roberts advice and ran the base cuts on the table saw. This left little work to be done by sanding etc prior to glue up of the sticks.

The holder-came from a block glue up of some walnut I had aorund, then cutting it out to end up with angles I wanted.

The coasters are ...interesting looking. The slots on one side are there in case you find your drink sticking to the very flat other side
The slots work well btw to break up that liquid surface tension.
Walnut base
Base bottom
All together

This one took me alot longer than I wanted..as its supposed to be a means to reduce cutoffs piling up. But I think it can be done pretty quickly
with some setup sticks and such.

Dont look too close, or you'll see how much I hate sanding and finishing !

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Marquetry ?

I like it, especially the holder!

we have 3- 55 gallon trash cans full now of small cut offs , I love this idea , I have been waiting on the right moment to start some projects like these just to challenge my skills . https://www.google.com/search?client=op ... LQ-8IqD0YM