I’ve had a few commissions now, and I must say that so far, this one has been my favorite, in both request, and result. The Back Story An extended family member completed their pharmacist license and their parents wanted to give them something to commemorate the occasion. I was thrilled to say yes, after all, […]
I don’t know how many times I’ve heard that you need to keep your tools sharp. The same holds true for proper technique when using your tools. What has stuck out in my mind though is that when you get it all right you can make the wood give off some really long shavings and […]
Remember that “knotty” log that decided to spin off and hit me in the shoulder? Well, it was time to show it who was really the boss. I was as little smarter this time and cut off part of the knot that was causing a majority of the unbalance. That made it much better right […]
Having made a few things now with the simplest of finishes, just mineral oil, and buffing, I thought it was time to play a little with some other types. I had just made a simple vase for my wife out of a block of wood I had sitting in the garage. I think it’s just […]