Thread: What are you working on?

Those scales turned out nice, outback! What is that wood again?

It's teak. A water resistant wood used in the marine industry. Quite strong too, for a open grain.

Originally Posted by outback

Oh yeah Tom..!!!
Had a trail 50 & 70 , when I was young

My friends had them as well. Our little town was a Honda town, back then.
Nobueno from anyone, so I mowed lawns and bought a junker Z50. Kept catching fire. Gas tank. carb.
No help, no knowledge.
Gettin' even in my old age!

Originally Posted by outback

It's teak. A water resistant wood used in the marine industry. Quite strong too, for a open grain.

Now I see it! I had one of long-grained hickory which had an obvious grain you could feel. Nice look!
Great on an oldie!

Very nice restore on that fifty Tom! Would be a hoot to toot around on that now that it's up sized.
Teak scales, very nice look Mike. Bet that open grain feels nice in the hand.
Turned out sweet buddy.

If any of ya want some teak, I got a bunch of it

That teak reminds me of some old bog oak. I have to remember your stain recipe. That would work well on an old chest I have that needs some work.

Originally Posted by JSmith1983

That teak reminds me of some old bog oak. I have to remember your stain recipe. That would work well on an old chest I have that needs some work.

Equal parts vinager/ water, a tea bag, coffee, and steel wool. Just google..
"How to make new wood look old"
You'll find all you need to know..that I know.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

The motor was weak and the 'more power' thing came into play!

So you're the resident Tim "This blender could puree a brick" Taylor?

Originally Posted by dinnermint

So you're the resident Tim "This blender could puree a brick" Taylor?

Well, almost! For what I spent on it I could have ordered up a new Lifan 125cc motor and definitely pureed some pavement. And myself in the process!
~Restraint in all things~