Okay, I'm not a wood worker but I wanted to do a project out of wood. I'm building a custom bicycle and thought it would be really cool to have wood fenders.. So here is the finished result I want.........nice wood grain to show through the stain. I was thinking of a finish that I could see all the grain. Ideally I want the grain to run the length of the fender (not from left side to right, but rather front to back). It has to be formed to follow a diameter of 26". I want it thin but strong. It will be flat with no side wall or overhang. What is there out there that I can work with myself? Lots a patients and time (it's still -20*C outside and will not be riding said bicycle for two months or so) but not many wood working tools (although I could borrow or buy what is necc.). Lots of metal working tools and making forms and/or jigs is no problem. Any suggestions? Your help is greatly appreciated.
Cheers Peter
P.S. I also have a nice wooden bicycle rim that I would like to refinish for display (not to use).How can I identify what type of wood it is?