It's not a crack. It's....

[Ed Scolforo]

I finished a confetti lamp made of maple, and, what started out as a tiny crack, spread out about 1.5 inches. Well, I hate to throw it out, so I need an excuse to explain the crack. I'm sure that others have had this dilemma too. I was thinking something like, " it's not a crack,it's just the wood's way of exploring it's new environment", or," it's not a crack, the wood is getting ready to give birth". Any other thoughtful suggestions will be appreciated. Or, if requested, I'll just put down my crack pipe .

[Andy Hoyt]

I dunno Ed.

Sure doesn't sound like it's all that it's cracked up to be.

[Pete Jordan]

Crack is Whack!

[George Tokarev]

Standard approach is to flaunt the fault. Contrasting fills are the most common, though some leave it alone after cleaning up any obvious fuzzies.

[David Fried]

Maybe an artsy name, too, like Crevasse Lamp #5.

[Bill Boehme]

Put the pipe down sir and s-l-o-w-l-y back away.

Bill

[John Taylor]

You could tell them it is just the wood enjoying its new freedom after being squeezed by the weight of the rest of the tree all its life.

john

[Curt Fuller]

There are really only two kinds of wood, wood that's cracked and wood that's gonna crack.

[Mark Pruitt]

You guys are cracking me up.

[John Hart]

How about...."I try to get all my pieces to crack like this....It doesn't always turn out the way I want....But this one is perfect!"

[Ed Scolforo]

Ooh, John, I really like that one!! Think I'm gonna use it when the next occasion arises. Thanks!
Ed

[Paul Engle]

Yep, soup and crack.

[Brian Myers]

"Yes it is a crack, a crack in the space time continuum and I can let you have it for the paultry sum of ..............."

[Ed Scolforo]

"Yes it is a crack, a crack in the space time continuum and I can let you have it for the paultry sum of ..............."

Yes, Brian, I know just the person to use that on