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Title: Goat Junk from a Spalted White Oak
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on July 05, 2017, 09:37:09 PM
I have logs in process of spalting.
I pulled this log last week and sawed it into different thickness slabs leaving the live edge.

Lots and Lots of sanding with the thought of leaving it a little primitive. I don't like to build anything that looks like it came from Rooms to Go. Poplar was used for the backing.
Some parts didn't look spalted but I accomplished that by mixing stains and using a torch.
Poplar was also used to make the glass hangers.

It stands 6 foot high x 34 inches wide by 11 inches deep.

The pictures should explain. Hope you like it.  :)

Sorry for the duplicate pic.

Here the shell.


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And then it was on.


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Title: Re: Goat Junk from a Spalted White Oak
Post by: fishpharmer on July 05, 2017, 09:44:10 PM
The heat and sawdust done drove you to drinking. ;) :D

Seriously, you have talent, I would be proud to have such a nice piece of furniture.   8)
Title: Re: Goat Junk from a Spalted White Oak
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on July 05, 2017, 09:49:16 PM
Quote from: fishpharmer on July 05, 2017, 09:44:10 PM
The heat and sawdust done drove you to drinking. ;) :D

Getting close.  :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Goat Junk from a Spalted White Oak
Post by: SlowJoeCrow on July 06, 2017, 09:22:20 AM
Very nice!!
Title: Re: Goat Junk from a Spalted White Oak
Post by: Darrel on July 06, 2017, 10:33:40 AM
Such fine work, and done by a Goat at that! 

I too would be proud to own such a fine piece of furniture!
Title: Re: Goat Junk from a Spalted White Oak
Post by: Ox on July 06, 2017, 05:45:36 PM
That looks very good to my eyes.  I would be proud to have it in my house.

Why is it whenever I build something similar (primitive) it looks like crap to me but everyone else says it looks good?  Do you have this problem as well, Goat?  Are you happy with how this turned out or not really? 
Title: Re: Goat Junk from a Spalted White Oak
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on July 06, 2017, 09:38:09 PM
Quote from: Ox on July 06, 2017, 05:45:36 PM
Do you have this problem as well, Goat?  Are you happy with how this turned out or not really?
What ever you build Ox, there is only 1 person that loves it and thats the person that buys it......and that person is out there. You just have to find the right market to post a picture of your work in.

Yes, I am very happy for the way it turned out.
Its is a simple build.......as long as you put the back on last.
Title: Re: Goat Junk from a Spalted White Oak
Post by: WDH on July 07, 2017, 08:05:24 AM
Fantastic goat junk.
Title: Re: Goat Junk from a Spalted White Oak
Post by: WDH on July 07, 2017, 02:26:49 PM
This is one of your very best pieces.
Title: Re: Goat Junk from a Spalted White Oak
Post by: Darrel on July 07, 2017, 04:19:41 PM
If this is Goat junk, what do Goat treasures look like?  Something here is goina  cost more than $300!
Title: Re: Goat Junk from a Spalted White Oak
Post by: petefrom bearswamp on July 07, 2017, 05:33:43 PM
I fail to understand how a goat can do such beautiful stuff.
Goats do not have opposable thumbs.
Title: Re: Goat Junk from a Spalted White Oak
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on July 07, 2017, 05:48:52 PM
I'm happy. The first couple to look at it bought it today.

I'll be building another one.  :)
Title: Re: Goat Junk from a Spalted White Oak
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on July 10, 2017, 06:33:32 PM
Thanks to Jim and Robyn. We delivered their new White Oak Wine Rack today.



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Title: Re: Goat Junk from a Spalted White Oak
Post by: WDH on July 10, 2017, 09:17:18 PM
Every board in that piece talks to me. 
Title: Re: Goat Junk from a Spalted White Oak
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on July 10, 2017, 09:56:00 PM
Quote from: WDH on July 10, 2017, 09:17:18 PM
Every board in that piece talks to me.

I can hear it now....D aaa neeeeeeeee.  ;D
Title: Re: Goat Junk from a Spalted White Oak
Post by: samandothers on July 10, 2017, 11:23:28 PM
Very creative.  Customers look happy.
Title: Re: Goat Junk from a Spalted White Oak
Post by: cbla on July 11, 2017, 06:40:58 AM
Very Nice
Title: Re: Goat Junk from a Spalted White Oak
Post by: Bert on July 11, 2017, 01:45:09 PM
Nice build. I save all kinds of unique stuff off the mill but usually wind up giving them away to bums... I mean friends. Did you just put it together green?
Title: Re: Goat Junk from a Spalted White Oak
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on July 11, 2017, 07:51:45 PM
Quote from: Bert on July 11, 2017, 01:45:09 PM
Did you just put it together green?

No, it was at 12%. I used lots go glue and deck screws, then plugged the screw holes with white Oak dowels.
Title: Re: Goat Junk from a Spalted White Oak
Post by: SlowJoeCrow on July 11, 2017, 08:03:52 PM
Clearly, he put it together to get the green. $$$$$