I've enjoyed some woodworking projects over the years, including pyrography. But, prepare for sticker shock if you're looking at large dimensions and hardwoods.
I'm really just trying to make a nice-looking wall-mounted pot and pan rack.
Most online either cost 500-1000 USD, or look like crap.
I figure I'll just learn some basic wood working: buy a cheap slab (1"x6"ishx48" or so), stain / laquer / whatever, and screw some hooks in, and screw it into the wall studs.
If I find a flat, nice, cheap non-slab, then I could just paint it white.
What you want is a specialty woodworking store like Rockler. They will have live edge slabs sourced locally and quality lumber for furniture and high end projects.
I'm really just trying to make a nice-looking wall-mounted pot and pan rack.
Most online either cost 500-1000 USD, or look like crap.
I figure I'll just learn some basic wood working: buy a cheap slab (1"x6"ishx48-72" or so), stain / laquer / whatever, and screw some hooks in, and screw it into the wall studs.
If I find a flat, nice, cheap non-slab, then I could just paint it white.
Let me know if you have suggestions. The wife would probably like it if I have some faint idea of what I'm doing before I start spending money.
So, slabs are usually considered much thicker than 1” in thickness and won’t be what you are looking for. What you will probably want is called dimensional lumber. These boards are usually 3/4” thick and have a perfect thickness from end to end. The width is also perfect and not wavering. Stacking a couple of these boards can give you the look of a slab without any of the milling. Pay attention to the woods you already have in the house. You don’t want to clash.
If you’d like to take it up one notch, you can find lots of 1” thick lumber at a place like rockler, but you will have to work it down to get a quality finished look. These boards are much more expensive as they are sold by the board foot and not the piece. The benefit is you can pick a highly figured piece of exotic wood that becomes a focal point. If I were making this project with as few tools and experience, I’d use a jig saw, hand drill, hand plane, sand paper and titebond 3 glue. You’ll need some clamps, too.
One piece with some hooks is going to look super basic so if that’s the route you wanna go, get a highly figured and colorful piece of wood. Leopard or lace wood, zebra wood or ambrosia maple are all great choices for that. If you want a darker look, walnut is an excellent choice and easy to work. Wood “slabs” without any cuts or edge routing will likely warp over time so it’s important to come up with some small design element. Rounding the edges with the plane and sandpaper or making a profile change will prevent twisting.
Looking at images online I see lots of alternatives that you could easily tackle as a beginner. Taking a nice piece of wider material will give you the ability to make strips of wood which get assembled to create the rack. This would stick off the wall slightly, but might be a lot more desirable in the long run. Don’t be afraid to straight up copy a design you like. Measure out what you need before you buy the wood so you get one piece to complete the project. Take a look at images with the wife to see what she likes.
As for staining, just don’t do it. It will ruin a piece of wood in a heartbeat if you don’t have lots of experience. I suggest natural oils without any color or pigment. Even these will change the countenance of the wood so be careful and test on a cutoff piece before oiling the whole thing. Lately, for food grade projects, I’ve been loving the results from mineral oil and then bees wax. There are a couple of butcher block oils with bees wax infused at Home Depot. This will give you incredible results and it’s easy as pie.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to send me a message. I’m down to help so you get the best outcome for the least money.
I'm really just trying to make a nice-looking wall-mounted pot and pan rack.
Most online either cost 500-1000 USD, or look like crap.
I figure I'll just learn some basic wood working: buy a cheap slab (1"x6"ishx48" or so), stain / laquer / whatever, and screw some hooks in, and screw it into the wall studs.
If I find a flat, nice, cheap non-slab, then I could just paint it white.
If you want something for a project like a clock or coffee table top, eBay sometimes has an artistc piece, or search for specific wood like myrtlewood or walnut.
I'm really just trying to make a nice-looking wall-mounted pot and pan rack.
Most online either cost 500-1000 USD, or look like crap.
I figure I'll just learn some basic wood working: buy a cheap slab (1"x6"ishx48" or so), stain / laquer / whatever, and screw some hooks in, and screw it into the wall studs.
If I find a flat, nice, cheap non-slab, then I could just paint it white.
Aha. That sounds like a piece you could get at a builders supply, although the 6" width is not so well stocked as the 4". My Home Depot has a small section of nicer woods that are already sanded and precut.
Thanks
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Lol, sorry. Thanks for the laugh
There are many posts I read where I wanted to reply, Thanks for the laughs :)
I've enjoyed some woodworking projects over the years, including pyrography. But, prepare for sticker shock if you're looking at large dimensions and hardwoods.
I'm really just trying to make a nice-looking wall-mounted pot and pan rack.
Most online either cost 500-1000 USD, or look like crap.
I figure I'll just learn some basic wood working: buy a cheap slab (1"x6"ishx48" or so), stain / laquer / whatever, and screw some hooks in, and screw it into the wall studs.
If I find a flat, nice, cheap non-slab, then I could just paint it white.
What you want is a specialty woodworking store like Rockler. They will have live edge slabs sourced locally and quality lumber for furniture and high end projects.
Sawmills also have lots to choose from.
Thanks
Yep. Now I’m curious, though. What ya have planned?
I'm really just trying to make a nice-looking wall-mounted pot and pan rack.
Most online either cost 500-1000 USD, or look like crap.
I figure I'll just learn some basic wood working: buy a cheap slab (1"x6"ishx48-72" or so), stain / laquer / whatever, and screw some hooks in, and screw it into the wall studs.
If I find a flat, nice, cheap non-slab, then I could just paint it white.
Let me know if you have suggestions. The wife would probably like it if I have some faint idea of what I'm doing before I start spending money.
That’s a good beginners project.
So, slabs are usually considered much thicker than 1” in thickness and won’t be what you are looking for. What you will probably want is called dimensional lumber. These boards are usually 3/4” thick and have a perfect thickness from end to end. The width is also perfect and not wavering. Stacking a couple of these boards can give you the look of a slab without any of the milling. Pay attention to the woods you already have in the house. You don’t want to clash.
If you’d like to take it up one notch, you can find lots of 1” thick lumber at a place like rockler, but you will have to work it down to get a quality finished look. These boards are much more expensive as they are sold by the board foot and not the piece. The benefit is you can pick a highly figured piece of exotic wood that becomes a focal point. If I were making this project with as few tools and experience, I’d use a jig saw, hand drill, hand plane, sand paper and titebond 3 glue. You’ll need some clamps, too.
One piece with some hooks is going to look super basic so if that’s the route you wanna go, get a highly figured and colorful piece of wood. Leopard or lace wood, zebra wood or ambrosia maple are all great choices for that. If you want a darker look, walnut is an excellent choice and easy to work. Wood “slabs” without any cuts or edge routing will likely warp over time so it’s important to come up with some small design element. Rounding the edges with the plane and sandpaper or making a profile change will prevent twisting.
Looking at images online I see lots of alternatives that you could easily tackle as a beginner. Taking a nice piece of wider material will give you the ability to make strips of wood which get assembled to create the rack. This would stick off the wall slightly, but might be a lot more desirable in the long run. Don’t be afraid to straight up copy a design you like. Measure out what you need before you buy the wood so you get one piece to complete the project. Take a look at images with the wife to see what she likes.
As for staining, just don’t do it. It will ruin a piece of wood in a heartbeat if you don’t have lots of experience. I suggest natural oils without any color or pigment. Even these will change the countenance of the wood so be careful and test on a cutoff piece before oiling the whole thing. Lately, for food grade projects, I’ve been loving the results from mineral oil and then bees wax. There are a couple of butcher block oils with bees wax infused at Home Depot. This will give you incredible results and it’s easy as pie.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to send me a message. I’m down to help so you get the best outcome for the least money.
Thanks!
I'm really just trying to make a nice-looking wall-mounted pot and pan rack.
Most online either cost 500-1000 USD, or look like crap.
I figure I'll just learn some basic wood working: buy a cheap slab (1"x6"ishx48" or so), stain / laquer / whatever, and screw some hooks in, and screw it into the wall studs.
If I find a flat, nice, cheap non-slab, then I could just paint it white.
If you want something for a project like a clock or coffee table top, eBay sometimes has an artistc piece, or search for specific wood like myrtlewood or walnut.
I'm really just trying to make a nice-looking wall-mounted pot and pan rack.
Most online either cost 500-1000 USD, or look like crap.
I figure I'll just learn some basic wood working: buy a cheap slab (1"x6"ishx48" or so), stain / laquer / whatever, and screw some hooks in, and screw it into the wall studs.
If I find a flat, nice, cheap non-slab, then I could just paint it white.
Aha. That sounds like a piece you could get at a builders supply, although the 6" width is not so well stocked as the 4". My Home Depot has a small section of nicer woods that are already sanded and precut.