Not a humi just yet.

04-13-2010, 07:51 PM

This is some Maple I recently acquired. I'm sure it will be a humi some day soon but I just had to show you what it looks like. I've never seen anything with figure like this. Hot rodders would kill for a paint job with this as flames.

etznova · 04-13-2010, 07:56 PM

wow thats wild

wolfandwhisky · 04-13-2010, 08:11 PM

that will make a nice looking humi

replicant_argent · 04-13-2010, 08:12 PM

just pictured it stained red, like a craaaaaazy guitar.
Daddy Like.

Ranger_B · 04-13-2010, 09:32 PM

That is sweet looking.

elderboy02 · 04-13-2010, 10:08 PM

Very cool!

04-14-2010, 11:21 AM

Thanks, the woods are a real motivator. It'll be weeks before I can do anything with it but it sure makes me want to push on to get to the project. I think I'm going to do it in a James Krenov style. He was known for accenting the woods figure with simple yet elegant style. A true master.

Gelly · 05-05-2010, 09:32 AM

Man those are some amazing pieces. How thick are they?

Are you thinking of making a humidor with full pieces on 4 sides? How would you best use it?

I could see it as an amazing top or front and sides of a large floor cabinet, or heck, just frame them and put em on the wall!

Gelly · 05-05-2010, 09:43 AM

I just looked up Krenov and his pieces are amazing. I like how on most cabinets he'd put the handles or nobs in places depending on how it looked with the wood, he just wouldn't put the nob in the same place on every drawer or cabinet door, a simple but brilliant craftsman.

Something like the image below would be amazing with that maple!

nomadicwookie · 05-05-2010, 10:35 AM

Post up some eye candy up for us when you get workin' on that please.

weak_link · 05-05-2010, 10:40 AM

That's some good wood! Can't wait to see what you come up with.

05-05-2010, 11:32 AM

I hope to start this project in a couple weeks. I'm pretty excited to see this come together myself. Krenov was an extremely talented craftsman. The client I'm building this humi for, I found out went to Krenov's school. At first we had just discussed a krenov style. He would like to build something himself but his work keeps him too busy. Now I have to try to live up to the standard of one of the greatest wood workers in our time. Something tells me I have my work cut out for me. I do like a challenge though.

I'll keep you updated as this comes together.

Gelly · 05-05-2010, 01:16 PM

Sounds like a fun and challenging project!

Based on your other work that I've seen, I'm sure you'll do awesome, plus working with wood like that has just got to be fun!

Can't wait to see pics when you get started!

Volusianator · 05-17-2010, 12:17 AM

Bill, you can always send that flitch my way if you don't find a use for it!

05-18-2010, 05:13 PM

Wade, if you are going to build yourself a project, let me know. I have over 1000 sq ft of veneers. I'll hook you up.

Volusianator · 05-19-2010, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Humidor Minister

Wade, if you are going to build yourself a project, let me know. I have over 1000 sq ft of veneers. I'll hook you up.

You're a good man Bill, I will keep that in mind if I need something one day!
Thanks,
Wade

01-21-2011, 06:49 PM

I don't normally put up a pic of a humi before it's done but here is one I'm making with some of that burl I got a while back. I'm down to rubbing out the finish and doing the inside. More to come upon completion.

Ogre · 01-21-2011, 06:57 PM

That is some sweet work!!!!

Ahbroody · 01-21-2011, 07:47 PM

Beautiful

Chainsaw13 · 01-21-2011, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahbroody

Beautiful

04-13-2010, 07:51 PM	#1
Humidor Minister Guest Posts: n/a	Not a humi just yet. This is some Maple I recently acquired. I'm sure it will be a humi some day soon but I just had to show you what it looks like. I've never seen anything with figure like this. Hot rodders would kill for a paint job with this as flames.

04-13-2010, 07:56 PM	#2
etznova Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Erick Location: Cherry Valley IL. Posts: 65 Trading: (1)	Re: Not a humi just yet. wow thats wild

04-13-2010, 08:11 PM	#3
wolfandwhisky Resident Whisky Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Arizona Posts: 521 Trading: (4)	Re: Not a humi just yet. that will make a nice looking humi

04-13-2010, 08:12 PM	#4
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Not a humi just yet. just pictured it stained red, like a craaaaaazy guitar. Daddy Like. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

04-13-2010, 09:32 PM	#5
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: Not a humi just yet. That is sweet looking.

04-13-2010, 10:08 PM	#6
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Not a humi just yet. Very cool!

04-14-2010, 11:21 AM	#7
Humidor Minister Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Not a humi just yet. Thanks, the woods are a real motivator. It'll be weeks before I can do anything with it but it sure makes me want to push on to get to the project. I think I'm going to do it in a James Krenov style. He was known for accenting the woods figure with simple yet elegant style. A true master.

05-05-2010, 09:32 AM	#8
Gelly Just in from the Storm Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Erik Posts: 17 Trading: (1)	Re: Not a humi just yet. Man those are some amazing pieces. How thick are they? Are you thinking of making a humidor with full pieces on 4 sides? How would you best use it? I could see it as an amazing top or front and sides of a large floor cabinet, or heck, just frame them and put em on the wall!

05-05-2010, 09:43 AM	#9
Gelly Just in from the Storm Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Erik Posts: 17 Trading: (1)	Re: Not a humi just yet. I just looked up Krenov and his pieces are amazing. I like how on most cabinets he'd put the handles or nobs in places depending on how it looked with the wood, he just wouldn't put the nob in the same place on every drawer or cabinet door, a simple but brilliant craftsman. Something like the image below would be amazing with that maple!

05-05-2010, 10:35 AM	#10
nomadicwookie Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 236 Trading: (7)	Re: Not a humi just yet. Post up some eye candy up for us when you get workin' on that please.

05-05-2010, 10:40 AM	#11
weak_link The Stranger Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,263 Trading: (1)	Re: Not a humi just yet. That's some good wood! Can't wait to see what you come up with.

05-05-2010, 11:32 AM	#12
Humidor Minister Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Not a humi just yet. I hope to start this project in a couple weeks. I'm pretty excited to see this come together myself. Krenov was an extremely talented craftsman. The client I'm building this humi for, I found out went to Krenov's school. At first we had just discussed a krenov style. He would like to build something himself but his work keeps him too busy. Now I have to try to live up to the standard of one of the greatest wood workers in our time. Something tells me I have my work cut out for me. I do like a challenge though. I'll keep you updated as this comes together.

05-05-2010, 01:16 PM	#13
Gelly Just in from the Storm Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Erik Posts: 17 Trading: (1)	Re: Not a humi just yet. Sounds like a fun and challenging project! Based on your other work that I've seen, I'm sure you'll do awesome, plus working with wood like that has just got to be fun! Can't wait to see pics when you get started!

05-17-2010, 12:17 AM	#14
Volusianator Bikes, Babes & Cigars! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Wade Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 1,438 Trading: (17)	Re: Not a humi just yet. Bill, you can always send that flitch my way if you don't find a use for it! __________________ Overtime pays more because of what you're missing, money isn't everything.

05-18-2010, 05:13 PM	#15
Humidor Minister Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Not a humi just yet. Wade, if you are going to build yourself a project, let me know. I have over 1000 sq ft of veneers. I'll hook you up.

01-21-2011, 06:49 PM	#17
Humidor Minister Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Not a humi just yet. I don't normally put up a pic of a humi before it's done but here is one I'm making with some of that burl I got a while back. I'm down to rubbing out the finish and doing the inside. More to come upon completion.

01-21-2011, 06:57 PM	#18
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Not a humi just yet. That is some sweet work!!!! __________________

01-21-2011, 07:47 PM	#19
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: Not a humi just yet. Beautiful