Even more piggy ornaments
For the last couple of years, my wife and I have been making piggy ornaments as Christmas gifts for the staff of a local barbecue restaurant, Carterque, that we frequent. … Continue reading
My new wood shed
It’s been a weird year for me. I haven’t had very many woodworking projects to post about as I normally do. Since my schedule had been quite busy and my … Continue reading
Aggravation game board
I was asked to make a wooden game board. The one pictured below was made many years ago by my brother-in-law’s grandfather. His wife asked if I could make a … Continue reading
Challenge coin display
I was recently asked to make another Coin Display . I made the original over ten years ago and couldn’t remember how long it took. I decided to build another … Continue reading
Jim’s memory box
I lost a good friend last week. My friend, Jim, was an engineer and a woodworker. I worked with him for a few years then saw him almost weekly for … Continue reading
Maple and bloodwood engagement ring box
My youngest son came to me last week and requested an engagement ring box. He very kindly gave me nearly an entire week to produce one. After some discussion, he … Continue reading
More piggy ornaments
For the last couple of years, my wife and I have been making piggy ornaments as gifts for the staff of a local barbecue restaurant, Carterque, that we frequent. We … Continue reading
Piggy ornaments
Last year I was playing with my laser and made up some Christmas ornaments for our favorite local Barbecue restaurant. This is a picture of an unfinished prototype. Everybody there … Continue reading
Jesse tree
A couple of months ago, well maybe 9 months ago, I was asked to make a Jesse tree by the Stacy, the Religious Education Coordinator at my church. Jesse Trees … Continue reading
Two-faced barn doors
This has been a pet project just for me, so of course, I haven’t had the time to work on it. My office addition was started about a year or … Continue reading
Large walnut & cherry desk part 3
To support the left side of my desk, I need a small shelf to sit in the front corner and blend in with the wall. At the other end, I … Continue reading
Trimming an arched window
The last bit of trim I need for my office addition is this window’s casing. Before the drywall went in, I attached a few pieces of 1/8″ plywood to see … Continue reading
New shop\office addition
Its been a few months since my last post. Sorry about that, I have been really busy. For the last couple of years, I have been planning on expanding my … Continue reading
Converting a dresser to a changing table
I remember twenty-something years ago when my wife and I had our first child. We were still renting but looking to buy a home and on top of that we … Continue reading
Cherry and sycamore segmented bowl
My wife has been coming down to the shop again lately. She has once again been working on the lathe, teaching herself how to use the different tools and how … Continue reading
Mini-split filter box
I had to replace my mini-split heat pump last week. So much ultra-fine sawdust has clogged the coils over the last couple of years, and I think that has caused … Continue reading
Bailey’s Art box
My friend Chris had another request for a Christmas gift for his daughter. Apparently, with all of the Elves having to social distance and disinfect their work areas, the North … Continue reading
A simple Salmon ladder
Two of my kids work out at Jump Climb Extreme, Frederick Ninja Warrior gym in Frederick, Maryland. The guys who run the place, make a lot of the obstacles themselves. … Continue reading
Big fish project
I had a request to do a carving for an anniversary gift. Since I do not carve by hand, I need to start with a 3d model, then convince my … Continue reading
St. Kilian chapel – Wall mounted holy water fonts
I had a new challenge sent to me from Monsignor Rowan at Saint Kilian parish in New York. He had me make four consecration candle holders for the chapel they … Continue reading
Midnight Woodworking 