Toney Robertson
06-01-2011, 8:30 PM
After my FIL passed away I wanted to do something in his memory. So I turned this platter out of some walnut that was harvested off of my father's land 40 years ago and donated it to his church for a communion platter. I told the minister that I wanted them to use it and not put it in a case somewhere and I hope they are. It is 12 1/4" x 1" - AO finish and buffed. I did not do the laser engraving.
196620
The next one I made out of some of the same walnut for a wedding gift. Michael worked for me and he is one of the younger generation that gives me hope for the future of this country. An EXTREMELY intelligent kid (graduated with honors from Notre Dame) that is on his way to being a doctor along with his new wife. They both are currently in the Congo helping expand the knowledge of local doctors. It is 18" x 1" - AO and buffed. I am not as enamored with the laser work on this one. I wish I would have had them darken the letters but I hope they like it.
196619
The story on the last one really makes one believe in fate. My 93 year old Mother called a number that used to belong to a friend of hers. Well, she did not get her friend but being of a different generation she struck up a conversation with the lady on the other end. After some talking they realized they knew each other. This lady was a nurse on the pediatric floor during the numerous times that I was in the hospital during my childhood and she remembered me!!! So I made this platter for her as a token of my appreciation and a symbol that her efforts helped me get to the point where I could use my hands to make it. 8 1/4" x 1" - AO and buffed.
196621
All comments welcomed.
Toney
196620
The next one I made out of some of the same walnut for a wedding gift. Michael worked for me and he is one of the younger generation that gives me hope for the future of this country. An EXTREMELY intelligent kid (graduated with honors from Notre Dame) that is on his way to being a doctor along with his new wife. They both are currently in the Congo helping expand the knowledge of local doctors. It is 18" x 1" - AO and buffed. I am not as enamored with the laser work on this one. I wish I would have had them darken the letters but I hope they like it.
196619
The story on the last one really makes one believe in fate. My 93 year old Mother called a number that used to belong to a friend of hers. Well, she did not get her friend but being of a different generation she struck up a conversation with the lady on the other end. After some talking they realized they knew each other. This lady was a nurse on the pediatric floor during the numerous times that I was in the hospital during my childhood and she remembered me!!! So I made this platter for her as a token of my appreciation and a symbol that her efforts helped me get to the point where I could use my hands to make it. 8 1/4" x 1" - AO and buffed.
196621
All comments welcomed.
Toney