Trug / basket

[bouncymat]

I've been calling this a basket but a few people who have seen it say trug.
I made it as an excuse to try out some joint ideas i had and it is to go to the allotment to collect vegetables in.
This is the first time i have shared anything i have made so take it easy!

 

[MikeG.]

Welcome BM,

someone will sort out your images.......there is a spam trap which wears off soon.

Don't worry, we're a friendly lot here, and generous........so nothing to be nervous about in posting your work. If people don't like something they generally keep quiet.

Mike

 

[bouncymat]

how do long untill i pass the spam trap?

 

[wizer]

Very nice. i'd call it a trug too. Great for bringing back the rhubarb from the veggie patch! :wink:

 

[wizer]

how do long untill i pass the spam trap?

3 posts

 

[Woodmagnet]

Welcome Bouncy, nice looking trug you've made.
What timber did you make it from :?:

 

[OPJ]

Looks good and welcome to the forum. Would be good to hear a little more on how you made this?

 

[Richard T]

Looks like a steamed ash handle, single - dovetailed into V solid ash sides?
I love big dovetails- lots less fiddly than small ones and so impressive.
But how do the slat joints work? Are those wedged dowels in straight holes or tapered holes?

 

[George_N]

Hi Bouncymat and welcome to the forum. That is very nice work...almost too nice to put dirty veggies in.

 

[bouncymat]

It is made from Oak. The handle is laminated (5 layers) and joined to the sides by a large dovetail which i left proud of the surface to make a feature of it. The slats across the bottom are held in place by home made 10mm oak dowels which i have wedged with walnut wedges (sorry not sure what this should be called). I have finished it with 4 coats of finishing oil and 1 of beeswax.

Thankyou for your positive comments. I presented it to my wife this evening who says that it is not allowed to go to the allotment and is going to have magezines in it!!