[Jewelry making - Article 00191] - Re: [Orchid] Butcher block top bench

[Andrew Evans]

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    Don't rule out bowling alleys. I forgot where, but I saw pieces of
    lane being offered as tabletops. While you are there, bowling pins
    might make some interesting shaping tools. It's sad to see them
    fragmented in use as firearms targets. 

    I had a friend whos family owned a large farm, he said their shop
    benches were from bowling alley floors. He went on to say they are
    tough, hard, and some of the best work bech surface you can find!
    That, and something else about trying to dent some with a 4lb
    hammer, which didn't work. I'm not sure how common this stuff would
    be, but it'd be worth the search! 

Andy
Andrewthomasdesigns.com
Minneapolis MN


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