Friday, December 21, 2012

3D Glasses Box

This box was requested by customer as a present (for her husband) to hold the 3D glasses that go with the TV she was giving him for Xmas.  The sides are dovetailed and made of Birdseye maple. The top and bottom are Butternut and the knob is Bloodwood.  The box is stained special walnut with three coats of 2 lb cut orange shellac, waxed and buffed. Green felt lines the bottom.

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Xmas Ornaments



'Tis the season. Been turning xmas ornaments this past couple of weeks. Pictured are two that were donated to the local Rotary club for silent auction during their Festival of Trees fundraising. The one on left is maple with walnut inlay, top and finial. The one on right is ash with walnut top, bottom and finial 

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Segmented Bowl







This segmented bowl is made with maple and bloodwood. Segments are cut at 10 degrees with 18 pieces per layer. There are eight layers plus the solid maple base. Hand rubbed with three coats of salad bowl finish.

Monday, November 19, 2012

Figured Maple Bookcase


Arts and Craft style bookcase made with figured maple. it was finished with cherry stain and water-base urethane topcoat. It has two adjustable shelves.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Ribbon Handle Box


The box is butternut with walnut splines and removable green felt pad.  The ribbon handle is maple with walnut accent. The box is finished with three coats of clear shellac.

Monday, November 12, 2012