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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Crabtree Woodworks 