Crabtree Woodworks

Custom Wood Furniture / handmade in Wichita, Kansas

Why do we buy the most important tool last?


Haven’t wrote much lately.  Trying to finish up some promised stuff so I can start on a big library book shelf project. You know who you are- thanks for your … Continue reading

January 13, 2012 · Leave a comment

My first turned fluted column


I have had a few days off. This has given me time to get my shop organized and get a lathe I bought months ago setup on the back wall. … Continue reading

December 28, 2011 · Leave a comment

Victorian Quilt Case is finished


Here it is, my version of a victorian quilt case. The case holds four quilts. The slant is steep enough to see a good amount of each quilt when standing … Continue reading

December 17, 2011 · 10 Comments

Victorian quilt case 3


I found a bit of time today to work on the quilt case. The lid is finished and a lot of finish sanding is done. I am leaving the back … Continue reading

November 27, 2011 · 1 Comment

Dean Edson 5/21/1943 -11/09/2011


I was very fortunate in knowing Dean for a brief time. As woodworkers, we shared many common interests. A couple of weeks ago Dean asked me if I would make … Continue reading

November 22, 2011 · 4 Comments

Victorian quilt Case 2


I have finally found some time  to work on the quilt case. All the inside framing for the glass is done and the dowels to hang the quilts are in place. Tomorrow I start finish sanding … Continue reading

November 20, 2011 · Leave a comment

To Allie, Love Dad Oct 2002 (Oak Hope Chest)


Back in 2002 my woodworking tools were pretty sparse. I’m sure my woodworking knowledge was lacking also. It was time to build my “favorite” daughter a hope chest. I found … Continue reading

November 20, 2011 · Leave a comment

Victorian quilt case 1


I have had several requests to build a quilt case.   The ones I have seen just didn’t have the character I was looking for. I wanted to create a conversation piece … Continue reading

October 24, 2011 · 1 Comment

Lumber from friends Dean and Jane


Thank you Dean and Jane for all the wonderful Walnut, Purple Heart and Cherry Lumber. Many projects will come from this. Dean you will be in my heart with  each project this … Continue reading

October 22, 2011 · Leave a comment

Walnut executive desk part 4


Its been a while since I finished the drawers. Since that time I decided I did’nt like the conventional beaded face drawer front. I scraped all the faces and went … Continue reading

October 22, 2011 · 2 Comments

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