I am replacing the knob and tote on a recent plane purchase. I am leaning towards dyeing the wood a deep blue, which I have no experience or knowledge about. I am slightly concerned that green may be the end result, which I can deal with. Pictured is the original tote and replacement zebra...
Just finished this, I contemplated for days as to weather to dye it red or leave it natural but love the way it turned out. The burl was purchased 10-15 years ago in Oregon and I can't remember what type (maybe you can help identify)?
Here are some photos of canes I made a few years back, I don't use a cane and have never used these they are just wall decoration.
1. Dyed Maple shaft with Brier wood collar and Walnut skull.
2. Cherry wood shaft with brass and Ebony and Walnut handle.
3. Maple shaft and Cocobolo handle...
Hello, I discovered this site yesterday while looking at images of Flame Box Elder on the web and it seemed like a great community of guys with a bunch of info to share. As for me I am recently getting back into woodworking after a 10 year break I took to learn photography. I have multiple...