I want to give a new co-worker my wood

"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus) 12/04/2019 at 14:39 • Filed to: None

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at the company christmas party and i n eed your help on how to do it

no you sick- o, i’m not trying to bang a co-worker, we are having a yankee swap. I have a bunch of leftover walnut wood from my island countertop and thought it would be cool to make something for the swap. The first that that came to mind is a cutting board, but that isn’ t really something I would want from a swap and I am gues sing other people wouldn’ t either. It would be great if it wa s something simple to make. The more I think of it, the more I think a bottle of booze is a better choic e. Price limit is $10 and my time is free (kinda) what could I make? if I dont, what would be a good swap gift for $10?

nerd_racing > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/04/2019 at 15:04

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Wooden bowl?  

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/04/2019 at 15:04

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winterlegacy, here 'till the end > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/04/2019 at 15:05

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Think of something practical that almost anyone would use any day and wouldn’t be considered something you could just throw out. ( Maybe a coaster set? Do people still use coasters? )

Now, can it be made out of wood and protected in such a way that for its intended purpose, it’ll last for ages?

If you can fit both of these criteria, you’ve got a good excuse to get to chopping up some fine walnut so you can give them your wood and not make it any weirder than it needs to be.

shop-teacher > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/04/2019 at 15:06

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What about a small clock?  I have a @#$%load of clock mechanisms laying around.  I’ll sell you one for the price of shipping it to you.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/04/2019 at 15:23

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Cutting board(s)?

Sovande > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/04/2019 at 15:38

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I'd love a handmade cutting board. Ship one my way!

CompactLuxuryFan > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/04/2019 at 15:42

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Who wouldn’t want a fancy wooden cutting board??? Coasters are also a great idea !

XJDano > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/04/2019 at 16:00

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Make this.

OPPOsaurus WRX > winterlegacy, here 'till the end 12/04/2019 at 16:11

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coasters is probably something I could manage. I think you have the right points on whether or not the thing would be a good gift.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/04/2019 at 16:12

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the sexual innuendos would run wild.

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/04/2019 at 16:15

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Smartphone stand for a desk?

If not that maybe a picture frame?

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/04/2019 at 16:16

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I’d love a walnut cuttingboard in an office gift exchange, people will fight over it. anyone who likes to cook would love that gift.

mjanmohammad > XJDano 12/04/2019 at 16:17

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But flip the smile upside down so it gives you a look of disgust for what it just witnessed. 

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/04/2019 at 16:17

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Good place to show off your wood. 

facw > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/04/2019 at 16:37

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A fancy wood cutting board would be good! Maybe not too fancy, I’ve got one that’s a bit too nice to use. A pity you changed jobs, otherwise I’d say figure out how to brand it with a mobile ICBM launcher, but that joke might be lost on your new coworkers.

OPPOsaurus WRX > nerd_racing 12/04/2019 at 16:41

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while that would be cool, i dont think i have the lathe and blades required for that sort of thing.

OPPOsaurus WRX > CompactLuxuryFan 12/04/2019 at 16:42

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someone who only eats takeout?  i just can;t imagine getting excited at an xmas swap over a cutting board.

WilliamsSW > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/04/2019 at 16:43

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Booze and wood are a perfect combo!

Just make sure they drink the booze first!

TheRealBicycleBuck > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/04/2019 at 16:44

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Got an old lawnmower blade? Break out th e sander and make a knife. Use your wood for the handle.

i86hotdogs > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/04/2019 at 16:48

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T he new thing now is Charcuterie boards. Variety of meats, cheeses, and a few s auces. Basically an adult lunchable.

Great for parties, or yourself. When not being used for fancy meats, can also be a cutting board.

So a cutting board essentially is what I am recommending. Maybe engraving some nice words, or a logo could add some personalization.

shop-teacher > XJDano 12/04/2019 at 17:23

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I may have to do this with my middle schoolers.

OPPOsaurus WRX > TheRealBicycleBuck 12/04/2019 at 23:20

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That is awesome but probably not good for an office party. I might try that s self.

OPPOsaurus WRX > facw 12/04/2019 at 23:21

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Well that the other job there would have been no party 

OPPOsaurus WRX > shop-teacher 12/04/2019 at 23:23

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That’ s not a bad idea. I think I might have an old clock i can pull from in the  basement 

facw > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/04/2019 at 23:23

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Also true I guess. I’d say brand an Allroad on there instead, but you are clearly not the most Allroady person at your new office...

OPPOsaurus WRX > facw 12/05/2019 at 08:37

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my boss just got his car back from the shop today

facw > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/05/2019 at 09:03

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Hmm, an Allroad probably would have been a better choice than a TT (or whatever that was) for the recent weather.

OPPOsaurus WRX > facw 12/05/2019 at 09:47

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The TT is AWD.  The guy says its a blast to drive in the snow.

TRivet > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/11/2019 at 15:31

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I seriously want to put this in my kitchen but the wife won’t let me. (she has no clue ‘why’ I would want this )