Had some changes in life over the past couple of years. However, I haven’t not been in the wood shop any (actually had to build a new one last year). Thought I’d show off the latest project I’ve had going … first one that I ever started with something for me in mind. I built […]
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Just delivered my latest project … a Cedar and Ponderosa Pine TV stand. Came out really nice. Had a bad spot in the top that I just “improved” with a little bit of Jasper. Think it’s time for me to build something for you?
Different wood … same process
Have always said that only a woodworker would have a $100 fire in the wood stove. Went through the same “is this worth my time” decision process on this piece of wood as I pulled it out of the firewood stack. This is a piece of Box Elder with some black line spalting and a […]
Seeing what’s there before you start
For years, I’ve tried to explain to people how I can “see” a finished project before I begin. First day in the woodshop yesterday had me going through my process again. Note the photo of this piece of Maple showing the end. See all the black lines (spalting) and color? This is not just a […]
Work in progress …
Last night before I started grinding. Current project has 5 different stones (alright, 4 stones and one hard mineral block I found on the mountain above our place in Molina). I include this photo to show how I get texture & variations of color. It is definitely not smooth when I start. Last night, I spent […]
Year is starting out well
Have a few more items to get up this weekend but I had just a great trip yesterday. I have placed 8 inlayed pieces with the Ago Gallery in Ouray, Colorado. Had made contact with the owner last summer & she had invited me to bring down some inventory. Have not had any until this […]
Still working on the site
Still testing out the new website. Wondered where a new Post would go. Just let me know if you see this.
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