Challenge for June

[WoodNCreations]

Got SCRAPS?

Anyone interested in creative use of scrap wood for a challenge?

Because I use a scroll saw, my uses can be quite small, but lots of you will have ideas for using larger scraps.

And I'm thinking we should rule out a fire for roasting marshmallows..........

Deb @ WoodNCreations

[Former_Member]

Sounds good.

[TreeWizWoodCarvings]

I get some pretty nice scraps of maple burl, curly and quilted maple and assorted other woods. I'd be glad to give some away for the cost of shipping.
Just a thought.

wiz

[Former_Member]

This is a great idea, as all our products are made from scrap wood ;)

[AtomicAttic]

We recently made a lamp from all the scrap pieces of plywood, I'll post the link when we add it to our store!

[tpursell]

Many of the products in my shop were originally made using wood in my cut off and scrap bins from furniture projects. The cutting boards were first, then as the pieces got smaller I started making spatulas and salad tongs. Last were the cheese spreaders that were made from scraps from making the salad tongs.
The scrap bins ran out before the sales did so now I have to use "good" wood to keep items in stock.
As soon a I find a good use for the sawdust, I'll probably be able to stop loading the garbage can too!

[Former_Member]

a while back I acquired a bunch of 1/4" aromatic cedar scraps. I made what I like to call a "Woven Cedar Box"

http://www.etsy.com/listing/55954830/woven-aromatic-cedar-box

[WoodNCreations]

I really like the woven box! Great!

I finally got my scrap wood project listed.
It was tough to be inspired by Christmas decor in June. I made this using my adaptations of patterns in the Holiday Ornaments book from The Berry Basket Collection.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/77176216/13-piece-wooden-nativity-scene

We have enough scrap wood for about 100 more sets!

[Former_Member]

Nice stuff guys.
I used 1/8" thick scraps of redwood I had leftover from surfacing some redwood 2Xs to make this tray for my wife. Also made some small shelves for tea boxes that I haven't listed yet.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/76867664/laminated-redwood-tray?ref=pr_shop

[Former_Member]

My husband makes his keepsake boxes from strips of poplar. The tops are glued together out of 1.5" wide scraps, planed, and sanded. These are really very pretty, because the wood takes on it's own colors, especially when sanded. Check out our other boxes as well.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/71315180/poplar-box-customizable

[Former_Member]

Stain and clear polyurethane create their own colors as well. It all depends on how the wood takes the finish.

[Former_Member]

I guess i would upset you guys to tell you but I have my own mill so i have a lot of lumber laying around. I usually burn any thing shorter then 24" in the burn barrel. Maybe I should start bundling them together an putting them on here.