Today's #woodworking project is either a serving board for 12-inch subs or a "Greek paddle," that name owing to it's traditional use for fraternity hazing. This is a commissioned work and I don't know anyone in college at the moment so you do the math.
I was given rough dimensions and told to "make it heavy duty". Purple heart is quite dense and at 1 lb 4 oz, I think this qualifies as both heavy and sturdy.
If my patron is happy there's a possible matching furniture build. Fingers crossed.
@tdotrob A woodworking friend made us one similar. We use it as a cheese/charcuterie board.
@kay_dub That would work. It's a nice size for a small gathering or as part of a larger spread. Main thing is I'd probably switch to a wood with tighter pores or apply a good cutting board wax first. I think the Purple heart would be tough to clean otherwise.
BTW - I said a while back that I don't sell stuff I make & someone pointed out this last piece was commissioned.
Actually, I take commissions all the time - most often in trade for fresh cut wood but sometimes for a fee. I don't want the hassle of maintaining a storefront & competing with commodity items, but I love collaborating with people who appreciate hand-crafted items that will get lots of use. Usually that's pens, bowls or platters, but I have no issue making toys.