How to Make a Presentation Plaque

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This week we make a simple presentation plaque using some solid silver mining tools
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Making presentation pieces is fun woodworking. It allows us to get more into the artistry of woodworking than simply making things that are utility kinds of things like chairs, tables, boxes, cabinets and cutting boards. I gives us the opportunity to try some new things and see how they might work ... or not, as the case may be. In my case I had all sorts of cool ideas and some fantastic woods that I had been keeping for special kinds of things, and this could be a place where I could use some of them. I was disappointed to see that when I tried the tools against my special woods, I could see they were overshadowing the tools, which was the whole purpose of making the plaque. Sometimes simpler is better and in this case making a more simple plaque turned out to be the best alternative. Using my scroll saw, reciprocating sander and router, I fashioned a lovely piece of wood that is infact the background for the silver tools and the background should not overwhelm the tools. The finish on the wood was Osmo, and it give me a certain amount of sheen but still lets the grain and detail of the wood shine through and helps to highlight the silver tools ... as it should.

[@johncuckow4733]

Lovely piece of timber Colin, contrasts so well with the silver.

[@knecht105]

+john cuckow Yeah, I thought it worked well too

[@INHELL4]

great finish...

[@knecht105]

+INHELL4 Yes, I love what Osmo does

[@JeePnoY1]

Awesome 👏

[@TheRussianWoodworker]

Thank you so much for another great video Colin!! I loved the design. I really need to buy some more router bits because I have a router table, but it only has one but and it isn't a finishing bit. Thanks for the video.

[@knecht105]

+The Russian Woodworker No prob ... thanks for commenting

[@MichaelLawing]

What a nice gift. Great video, Colin!

[@knecht105]

+Michael Lawing Thank you for commenting Michael

[@ronc5386]

Yes your choice of wood and the radius corners sure does compliment the pick and shovel. Your going to make someone and a wall very happy. Nice work Colin

[@knecht105]

+Ron C Thanks buddy ... appreciate your commenting

[@onlyinfresno]

That's a beautiful piece Colin. Thanks for sharing.

[@knecht105]

+Tim Bruno Thanks Tim

[@BuildiTDIYIsrael]

that turned out grate, good job! i like it. a very complementing shape for those tiny tools.

[@knecht105]

+ducktor101 Yes, I liked this design too ... thanks for commenting

[@MrGr8golf]

Beautiful job, Colin.

[@knecht105]

+MrGr8golf Thanks buddy

[@LZACCARO]

Colin, great job. Beautiful piece of wood. congrats l.Zaccaro

[@knecht105]

+L ZACCARO Thanks for all you comments

[@hardnox6655]

Nice project. Great choice on the wood and the details.

[@knecht105]

+Hardnox Thanks buddy

[@liviutigau]

Very nice. I love everything that you build.

[@knecht105]

+Liviu Tigau Thank you Liviu

[@zainkhalil947]

super awesome

[@knecht105]

+drillmaster Thanks Drillmaster

[@margaritistakiskailos]

Very nice idea for a Christmas gift!

[@knecht105]

+takis kail Hmmm ... good idea, thanks

[@diggler306]

Nice, easy project. I like it. Thanks.

[@f.18]

good work

[@knecht105]

+Ali Almayahi Thanks

[@peterhaughton1759]

well made Colin .there two parts of Ower old cap badge from ww11 it was a corps at the time it's only missing the full reef and the kings crown .the cap badge changed three times it started 1939 until 2001 when we became the Assult pioneers cap badge changed again in 2014 then the regiment was amalgamated into 5 regimets .all never forget my old moto labour oment Vincent . hard work shall profale .

[@knecht105]

+Peter Haughton Thanks Peter

[@Boomers_Bud]

Great job on the video Colin. Derek

[@knecht105]

+GiddyUp994 Thanks Derek

[@MakeitExtreme]

Very nice:)

[@knecht105]

+Make it Extreme Thanks

[@henrydelfaus10]

very good job,,,congratulation,,,👍

[@knecht105]

+henry delfaus Thank you Henry

[@borzelmakes8478]

Simple and nice design. I like your wood choice, looking good! :)

[@knecht105]

+Börzel Makes Thanks Borzel

[@daniel923e]

it's nice

[@knecht105]

+Danny D Thanks Danny

[@NYPAULY1]

Good stuff Colin.

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+Paul St George Thanks Paul

[@mattetten]

very nice project!!

[@AwesomeWoodThings]

Looks good. Really good!

[@knecht105]

+Awesome Wood Things Thanks

[@RenoScruggs]

That is beautiful CK great video !

[@knecht105]

+steven reno Thanks Steven

[@RenoScruggs]

You're welcome sir

[@irreduciblerascal]

Really fine work. really nice share. Thanks.

[@knecht105]

+itsgoodbeingme Thanks for taking a moment to comment

[@erdistutorial4587]

dude you are awesome I watch you every day Love you Nice job

[@knecht105]

+Erdi's Tutorial Thanks buddy ...

[@erdistutorial4587]

can you please give me a shoutout in your video just started youtube and i don't have any subscribers

[@melaniesalgado4228]

What router bit did you use for decorative edge?

[@JeePnoY1]

So sick of office desk jobs wish I could get an apprenticeship under you and learn real tangible skills

[@willemkossen]

Nice! I think the wood is wengue. I need to make a plaque soon. Ill keep this vid in my todo playlist for reference!

[@knecht105]

+Willem Kossen you could be correct ... good point

[@serena270]

I did this for the Treaty of Utrecht

[@fatimawolf7707]

Nice video good luck :)...............

[@knecht105]

+fatima wolf Thanks :)

[@timcarvin6664]

good job dog

[@knecht105]

+Tim Carvin Thanks Tim

[@amirhouseingholinia2023]

Great job Colin. Aren't we supposed to feed the piece from left to right when using a router table? I wish I could do routing without a fence like you did though

[@amirhouseingholinia2023]

I meant right to left

[@knivesstuff]

like, like, like! Great looking piece!

[@knecht105]

+knives&stuff Thanks ... appreciate the feedback

[@jeffpinkerton775]

Why did you use brass wire as opposed to something silver like aluminum or stainless? Just a matter of convenience or were you worried about discoloring the pieces?

[@knecht105]

+Jeff Pinkerton Often similar metals will develop a corrosion, or so I am told and since I my metallurgy leaves a lot to be desired, I always try to select complimentary metals. Could have used stainless I thought aluminum might break during the snugging up.

[@jeffpinkerton775]

+WoodWorkWeb thanks for the reply...btw, love you videos!

[@RebeccaAndFamily]

What bit did you use?

[@nicholaswingler4759]

My scroll saw is exactly the same.

[@knecht105]

+Nicholas Wingler Do you use yours very much ... I do not use mine very much

[@nicholaswingler4759]

WoodWorkWeb Occasionally, though I am about to use it tonight.

[@YboyPu]

you remind me of a very cool grandpa

[@peterhaughton1759]

sorry I forgot the dagger as well .

[@knecht105]

+Peter Haughton Thanks for all the info Peter

[@hazelbell42]

why did you have a yellow bit and then a red one in the table

[@knecht105]

+Don Bell Hi Don, They both has slightly different cuts, I tried them both before making my final selection

[@adamblack6488]

Very nice, although al of the corners you cut out were not symmetrical on all 4 good work but!

[@knecht105]

+adam black That's called artistry ;)

[@pierluigicolotto9570]

Woodglut is nice for that.