Featured Tiger Maple? Tray Used as Cutting Board on Back

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by wlwhittier, Jan 22, 2025.

  1. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Its 12 1/4" diameter, 1 5/8" thick, 1 1/4" deep, with 1/2" wall thickness. It weighs ~16 oz. I'm guessing at the wood species, of course. When I got it, 25 years ago or so, it was covered with a fairly thick, sticky an' badly damaged finish of an unknown kind, that wasn't soluble in ethyl alcohol, but did yield moderately to acetone. I probably used a quart of it, over a couple days with various coarse abrasives, to get rid of what became a gummy mess when the acetone got to it. Much elbow grease later, the tray was free of finish, but needed comprehensive sanding to bring all surfaces to an almost buttery smoothness. It is now finished with a kitchen-wood waxy oil.
    The bottom is dead-flat, an' had been long used as a cutting board...all those scars didn't disappear, but it's pretty smooth there, too.
    I don't use it, though...just fondle it now an' then to remind me of its beauty, an' of what good work I was capable of in my pre-dotage years. Can I get any agreement, or otherwise, on the wood?
    As always, thanks for lookin'!

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  2. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    DH thinks the rings on the rim are too distinct for maple, and says a possibility is chestnut. Food for thought.
     
  3. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Very Good...Thanks!
     
  4. Joe in PA

    Joe in PA Well-Known Member

    Oak would be my vote and is one of the common ones you see in cutting boards
     
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  5. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    I think it would be a great cheese and crackers board.
     
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  6. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Yeah...but I like it right-side up, filled with Guacamole! Just dump the corn chips onna table.
     
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  7. 808 raver

    808 raver Well-Known Member

    lovely, figured maple I would say
     
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  8. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    I also agree with maple.
     
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  9. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    It is lovely! I'm not knowledgeable enough regarding wood, so will leave it at that.
     
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