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St. Peter’s Back Altar – part 7

The dome is done so I can move that out of my spray area and rearrange the tables to start working on spraying the cabinets. I am using the same … Continue reading →

November 14, 2026 · Leave a comment

St. Peter’s Back Altar – part 6

 

November 12, 2026 · Leave a comment

St. Peter’s Back Altar – part 5

I want the central dome section to have oak sides so I am attaching paper-backed veneer to it. I have a 4’x8′ sheet that I can cut smaller sheets from … Continue reading →

November 11, 2026 · Leave a comment

St. Peter’s Back Altar – part 4

I had a plan for creating the central dome for this back alter. I was going to create bending forms and laminate a couple sheets of bending plywood to each. … Continue reading →

November 2, 2026 · Leave a comment

St. Peter’s Back Altar – part 3

Now that the front of the cabinets are done, it is time to think about the back. While the back of the panel is easily accessible, I want to create … Continue reading →

October 27, 2026 · Leave a comment

St. Peter’s Back Altar – part 2

Besides making the upper section of this back altar out of red oak, I need something else to tie into the original lower section. The main thing that stands out … Continue reading →

October 23, 2026 · Leave a comment

St. Peter’s Back Altar – part 1

I am starting a new project this week. A new back altar for Saint Peter’s church. Actually it will be just the top of the back altar. I will need … Continue reading →

October 20, 2026 · Leave a comment

Guest book stand / Podium for St. Joseph’s chapel

I have another fun project for Saint Joseph’s. A Guest book stand / Podium for the entrance to their chapel. This is what I designed: podium.pdf I start by pulling … Continue reading →

August 10, 2026 · Leave a comment

Quatrefoil for St. Joseph’s chapel

I have been working with a local Catholic church Saint Joseph’s. They are completely updating their chapel and they have asked me to help make a few pieces. This is … Continue reading →

August 10, 2026 · Leave a comment

Chapel door with etched glass – part 2

The main door construction is done and my focus now is on the windows. I ordered tempered glass for the four panes that I need. While I wait for that … Continue reading →

June 8, 2026 · Leave a comment

Chapel door with etched glass

This chapel door is for The Sisters Poor of Jesus Christ – Baltimore Mission. I am making this that match the other chapel furniture I have made for them. This … Continue reading →

May 12, 2026 · Leave a comment

Cherry Columns

Continuing my project for The Sisters Poor of Jesus Christ – Baltimore Mission. I am making square columns that match the other chapel furniture. This is the design: Column.PDF I have … Continue reading →

March 30, 2026 · Leave a comment

Cherry high altar

The high altar is the next piece in my chapel project for The Sisters Poor of Jesus Christ – Baltimore Mission, This piece will sit behind the main altar and … Continue reading →

February 24, 2026 · Leave a comment

Cherry credence table

For the next piece in my chapel project for The Sisters Poor of Jesus Christ – Baltimore Mission, I am working on the credence table that will match the altar and  … Continue reading →

February 17, 2026 · Leave a comment

Cherry front altar

Continuing my project for The Sisters Poor of Jesus Christ – Baltimore Mission. I am stating on the altar that will match the ambo. I have tweaked the dimensions a … Continue reading →

February 11, 2026 · 2 Comments

Cherry ambo

I have an interesting new project that I am starting on this week for The Sisters Poor of Jesus Christ – Baltimore Mission. They are staying at the Baltimore Basilica … Continue reading →

February 3, 2026 · 2 Comments

Seton Shrine reader rails

I have a new project for The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, MD. They require wall mounted reader rails for their next museum exhibit. This is … Continue reading →

January 28, 2026 · Leave a comment

Small walnut table for Holy Spirit Church

Holy spirit church requested another table. This one is for Lent. It will be similar to the last table I made for them it style, but it will be smaller … Continue reading →

February 15, 2025 · Leave a comment

Curved pamphlet rack

I have an interesting new project for the Seton Shrine. They want a curved pamphlet rack for the welcome desk at the Mother Seton museum entrance. The sent me the … Continue reading →

December 9, 2024 · Leave a comment

Library book cart for Holy Spirit church

I have another request from Holy Spirit church. They would like a rolling library cart to hold and display books. I made drawings for two possible options and they chose … Continue reading →

October 21, 2024 · Leave a comment

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