Woodworking
I got interested in woodworking when I was in Boy Scouts. A trip to a cabinet maker for wood scraps to make a collection for a merit badge was enlightening -- who knew wood came in so many colors and figures. My dad was a naturalist and collector and constantly stopped at little shops and exposed me to crafters in various media. Mom wanted me to appreciate the finer things of life and made sure I went to museums and galleries. I always admired the furniture and things made of wood. My junior high aptitude test suggested I should become a forester or ranger. So when I declared in high school my intent to become a cabinet maker my mother said "Not my son..." While woodworking never became my vocation, it did become my avocation. Sorry mom.
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Click the images below to see more in each specific category. If you want to see/learn more about those pieces click those images when they are selected.
Furniture
This is the "stormy" tool chest. It was made from a cherry tree struck by lightning. The doors are made from book matched, shop cut veneer, with natural edges. The 11 drawers on the bottom are sculpted from curly maple evoking the image of the rain that fell on that fateful night. |
Boxes
Most woodworking is based on a box. I like boxes. This is a simple storage box. It contains cherub blanks at different stages of carving to help me remember the steps. |
Other
There are some projects that don't fit into simple categories. Many of these items are always available for sale. This is the most difficult cutting board I've made. Cutting boards can be very simple or very complex. |
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