Thomas Boyd Live Oak Desk Set

The Thomas Boyd Live Oak was one of the largest Live Oaks in Louisiana until Hurricane Gustav uprooted it in 2008. It stood proudly on the Louisiana State Capitol grounds. This desk set was hand-crafted from a cross section of the tree. It measures about 10" long and 6" at its widest point. The clock holder and pen were turned and the base was hand sanded and finished with multiple coats of BLO. A lot of history in this piece, enabling the tree to live on in another form. Comments and critiques are always welcomed.
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Leo Frilot

Registered: February 2007
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
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Date: Tue March 16, 2010
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Comments

JimQuarles

Looks good. Where are you getting the larger pen funnels? Rocklers will only fit a skinny slimline.

#1 Tue March 16, 2010 6:25am

Don Leydens

Don Leydens

Very nice work, Leo. Gorgeous wood too.
Don L.

#2 Tue March 16, 2010 10:41am

David Seaba

Outstanding Job! Leo

#3 Tue March 16, 2010 2:10pm

Bill Bolen

A lovely desk set Leo crafted from some historic wood too. What more could you ask for. Haven't seen you around in a while sure hope you are back more often

#4 Tue March 16, 2010 3:37pm

Leo Frilot

Thanks for the kind words, Greatly appreciated. This piece has gone to the Louisiana Public Broadcasting Art&Travel Auction, as well as the emerging bowls. Hopefully the bidders will appreciate its historical value.
I wish all of the rest of the wood I harvested has this much figure. Most of it is clear grained and bland. It is what it is.
The pen funnel is from PSI. Only the tip rests in the hole; the rest of the pen stands proud.

#5 Wed March 17, 2010 4:39am

Don Andrews

excellent work Leo whereever it ends up someone will be a proud owner!

Don

#6 Wed March 17, 2010 1:24pm

Craig Jackson

That is sick Leo, well done.

#7 Wed March 17, 2010 11:50pm

Buck Nemitt

Buck Nemitt

Wonderful piece,great use of a historical wood.

#8 Thu July 29, 2010 8:06pm