Hide the Clutter
My clients had a nice wide niche set into the side wall of their office. It was over 10′ wide and a foot deep. It offered space for a lot of needed storage, but all that shelf space would really be a distraction to their peace of mind with the clutter it would bring. Their […]
Making Moulding
Most of my work incorporates mouldings. I love the rich detail they add. Often I need to make my own because the selection available for sale is so limited, especially in hardwood. I buy my lumber in the rough, it is dried in a kiln,but not smoothed or surfaced.To make this moulding I start by […]
Making A Turned Box
I think turned boxes are wonderful, I love to handle them. They can be a challenge to make as there are a number of steps and the difference between success and failure is small. All I could see was this old,dried out piece of a branch from the old Jessup rd. orchards. The owners were […]
Turned Box in Pear Wood
Featured today is one of those special pieces that really are just perfect!Everything came together so well, I consider it a little gem. It is cut from a very hard and fine grained piece of Pear wood that really holds the detail well and has taken an excellent polish. this is a joy to hold.Take […]
Hand Turned Wooden Knob
Often it is the small things that make a project special. Here I am making wooden knobs for a small drawer. They are so pretty they beg to be touched.