Learning to see and use the natural beauty in wood.

[nick1854]

This is a really interesting thread. I often fall into the trap of treating wood as if it should be perfect, and sometimes have to stop and remind myself of why I like it..........natural beauty - defects and all. I agree with the idea of using simple shapes to display this natural beauty. My best piece is a cherry coffee table made from a small log....so small that i had to use waney edges and bark inclusions. This limitation produced a really nice piece, and if I had more timber available I know I would have produced more of a "cabinet maker" look. I probably would have measured out and burnt the waney type offcuts!

 

My other "favourite pieces" are bits of timber just waiting to be used. Put to one side because they look good but I am always afraid of cutting into them.

 

Nice box

 

Massive oak log indeed. Bet the suspension went down when it was loaded.