I got a chunk of snakewood, from Suriname, off ebay.
It was listed as a turning block for a pool cue, etc...
The handle is hefty, more than twice the weight of standard wooden handles, deep, dark and rich in color and detail. Like a fine piece of furniture.
I've adjusted the brightness and contrast to show off the detail.
It was difficult to photograh because of it's darkness and shine.
Truly a magnificent piece of craftsmanship, and I could'nt be more pleased.
(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u608/campdaan/BBQstuff/IMG_5750_zpsfncwh5op.jpg)
(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u608/campdaan/BBQstuff/IMG_5748_zpsjrrpfpce.jpg)
(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u608/campdaan/BBQstuff/IMG_5745_zpso1qsm4xx.jpg)
(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u608/campdaan/BBQstuff/IMG_5742_zps7ujl97vx.jpg)
Thank you, Brian !
That looks great. What's it going on?
Quote from: pbe gummi bear on September 13, 2015, 04:15:03 PM
That looks great. What's it going on?
Probably my Green SS Performer, that's my workhorse.
Looks great! Keen to see it on your kettle
Beautiful handle! Nice work Brian....as usual
Beautiful!
awesome! nice work, Brian!
Killer for sure! I bet it's gonna look great on your kettle
That will look badass against the green finish of your performer.
What size piece of wood does he need to make 3 handles?
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These are perfect - great work Brian.
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The ideal size for one handle would be 1 1/2" x 1" x 11" that is the bare minimum. So if you need three 4 1/2" wide x 1" thick x 11" long. A little bigger is always better. It's nice to have a little room for error. I had never seen that snake wood before. It was really nice, it's stunning in person. There was a really nice depth to the wood, the grain is great. I left the lines off the left side to show more of the grain.....
Awesome handle and super nice work!!!!
I never heard of Snake wood. It is very nice! Great job Zavod44!
Quote from: Bruce_Frost on September 14, 2015, 12:12:00 AM
Looks great! Keen to see it on your kettle
Quote from: WNC on September 14, 2015, 03:27:22 PM
Killer for sure! I bet it's gonna look great on your kettle
Quote from: Craig on September 14, 2015, 03:47:37 PM
That will look badass against the green finish of your performer.
(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u608/campdaan/BBQstuff/IMG_5760_zpsj2n2jvzt.jpg)
(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u608/campdaan/BBQstuff/IMG_5759_zpst36oh0jy.jpg)
(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u608/campdaan/BBQstuff/IMG_5758_zpsr0fssgth.jpg)
(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u608/campdaan/BBQstuff/IMG_5757_zpsr7xt995f.jpg)
Waaaay cool !
Wow! Looks sharp!
What about snakewood table handle, rollers and vent tab? Lets do it!
Well, I HAD plans for when I find a blue... Stunning.
Quote from: zavod44 on September 15, 2015, 08:07:00 PM
What about snakewood table handle, rollers and vent tab? Lets do it!
@zavod44 You can do a vent tab???
Once I figure what wood I want...I'll definitely make some for the vent tab, Lid handle, lid bale and an table lid handle. !!!!!!!!
What wood would look good on a blue kettle in a ss performer? Anyone have pics?
Working on them, should have something this week
That is truly a thing of beauty. That color and grain REALLY compliment the kettle color. I not sure I could ever bring myself to cook on that SS and take the chance I'd discolor/stain my handles :) SJ
Oh my.
Beauty!
Just imagine, if you can, how INCREDIBLE these would look on a Grass Green Performer Deluxe ... SJ
Very nice!!
Wow!!!! That looks amazing Z!