Posted in Shop Log Book on May 28th, 2007
Below are photos of my completed ash and walnut frames for a customer. The finish came out quite well and I felt the sand sealer did a good job of improving the look and feel. My client was very happy and felt the small corner inlay complemented the paintings quite well. Thanks.
I now have an […]
Posted in Steamer Trunk Project on May 28th, 2007
My next BIG project I will feature in this blog is a pair of oak steamer trunks. I picked up a Woodsmith hardware and plan kit well over a year ago, and now my spouse would like to see a finished project. Knowing it is easier to make multiples I also took on a commission […]
Posted in Shop Log Book on May 26th, 2007
Ok let me admit it, I really do not like making frames. The first few I built were fun and then the novelty wore off. Yes they do serve the purpose of presenting to the world your most treasured memories, family members, or art work but not like a frame gets the level of exposure […]
Posted in Shop Log Book on May 20th, 2007
Yesterday was I had an inspiring time stopping by and seeing Bob Saunders studio SE of Norwalk, Iowa. From the finely crafted student workbenches (a class I now wish I had not opted out of in early January of this year due to my busy schedule) and immensely equipped shop with filtered spray finishing room […]
Posted in Shop Log Book on May 19th, 2007
How does one start off their blog site? Welcome, here is what I am going to do and talk about? Who knows?
Well I am going to begin with some inspiration. I thought I remember reading a passage in one of my woodworking books and spent over an hour trying to find it. Coming up empty […]