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Entry Hall Display Case
2 commentsWife wanted a small display cabinet to sit in entry hallway for the display of collectables and photos. This was her Christmas present.
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Screwdrivers and ice cream scoops
These items are not especially noteworthy. However, it is a joy to be able to put to good use some small pieces of both domestic and imported woods, and it is surely a pleasure to hear the...
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Snack Set
This snack set is 12 inches in diameter, turned from an 8 quarter glue up of Jatoba, the 6 inch center cutting block is Birds Eye Maple, as is the knife handle. The glass dome and knife blade...
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Bandsaw Box
I previously submitted a Mahogany Bandsaw Box. These are three additional boxes I made as Christmas gifts for three Granddaughters - a blonde, a brunette, and a redhead. The drawer in...
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Hand Carved Santa from Stick of Basswood
3 commentsThis Santa was carved out of a 1.25"x1.25" stick of basswood, painted using washes of acrylic paint and given as a gift.
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Miniature Horse Barn
2 commentsWhen my daughter asked for a miniature barn for her toy horses from Santa, I knew I not only had just two weeks to build it, but that I'd have to work quietly at night after they were asleep. I built...
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Christmas Trees
1 commentI made 3 sets of these trees for my wife, daughter and daughter-in-law. They get a lot of positive comments from friends and relatives. The 3 sizes are 13.5" x 6", 12" x 4.5", and 10" x...
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Adjustable Music Stands
Adjustable music stands for my kids. One from solid Cherry and one from solid Walnut. The ratcheting mechanism allows height adjustment for sitting or standing positions. The stands...
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Trapezoid Mantle Clock
Bubinga and Spalted Maple with Walnut pins. Back is bookmatched Bubinga. Finished with Natural Danish Oil and wax. Made as a gift for a kind neighbor.
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Boxes for the nephews and Brother-in-law
2 commentsI made boxes for my Brother-in-law and nephews. They are made from walnut with cherry scrolled silhouettes and danish oil with shelac finish.
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Bamboo Box for Friend
3 commentsI built this box as a challenge to myself in the beginning. A member from another forum mentioned on a different box that the next time I make one I should try to match the grain at the miters...
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jonathan's bassinet
I promised my son and daughter in law a bassinet about six months before the birth of their first child. I was stumped for a design but while out on a run one afternoon, I thought about the jungle...
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Jewellery Box
10 commentsThe box is made of 8 parts put together and each part is 4 layers of laminated wood. Three inner layers, Siberian elm; the outer layer, Iranian yew. Finished with French polish
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Granddaughters Hope Chst
hope chest for oldest granddaughter, my first project. used 3/4 oak verner plywood, 3/4 2x6 ceder resawed to 2/3/8 stripes left in rough condition and p1n nailed in chest for a rustic look,
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Maple and cherry smoother with brass and walnut plane hammer
2 commentsThis is a maple and cherry, Krenov style smoother with a walnut wedge. 45' bed angle for a Hock 1 3/4" iron. Walnut handled adjusting hammer with a brass head and a walnut...
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Outdoor Nativity scene
2 commentsThis is a nativity scene that was a gift from Genarp parish to its members. It is 4m long and 1.8m high. I built it in elm planks that I found forgotten in a barn. I drew the scene and made the long...
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Kelly's Christmas Lowboy
5 commentsThis was featured in FW Issue 201, November/December 2008. It is made from cherry instead of the original mahogany. It was a challenge and learning experience.
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My Grandson's Toy Box Bench
2 commentsMy daughter didn't have a lot of room so I thought I would combine a Toy Box and a Bench together for a Christmas present. Note: This is the first woodworking project I've really ever dont that...
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Nutcrackers
Turned nutcrackers with threaded handles made with a router and thread cutting jig.
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Mahogany wine rack
A mahogany 4 bottle wine rack that holds a set of 4 goblets and a lower rack for a wine opener.
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Crib
2 commentsThe crib was made for my grandson. It is made of solid cherry. There are 12 assembled pieces made up of 124 pieces of wood. The two end flat panels are cherry veneers over ½" particle...
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Holiday Table
2 commentsDining room Table 48"x40" with two Holiday extensions 36"x40" each. Made from Curly Maple and Walnut. Lacquer finish.
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Card Shoe
1 commentThis is a card shoe that I made from a photograph. I used Cherry for the box, and hard Maple for the block. To help keep the block against the cards, I inserted lead into a cavity and...
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Victorian Inspired End Table
3 commentsThis is a Victorian inspired end table of my design. Made from quarter sawn white oak, except for the cherry drawer sides and back. The interior bottom is lined with velvet. The actual...
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Contest Description
Congratulations to our three winners! Trialsman for Jewelry "Books", golfgloeckner for Curly Cherry toolchests, and Kvakker for Guitar Stand.
Three prize packages were awarded.
First Prize
• Stanley Sweetheart No. 4 Smoothing Bench Plane
• Stanley Seetheart No. 62 Low Angle Jack Plane
• Stanley Sweetheart No. 60-1/2 Low Angle Block Plane
• Stanley Sweetheart No.9-1/2 Block Plane
• Stanley Sweetheart No. 92 Shoulder/Chisel Plane
• FatMax Xtreme Instant-Change Handsaw System
Second Prize
• Stanley Sweetheart No. 4 Smoothing Bench Plane
• Stanley Seetheart No. 62 Low Angle Jack Plane
• Stanley Sweetheart No.9-1/2 Block Plane
• FatMax Xtreme Instant-Change Handsaw System
Third Prize
• Stanley Sweetheart No. 4 Smoothing Bench Plane
• Stanley Seetheart No. 62 Low Angle Jack Plane
• FatMax Xtreme Instant-Change Handsaw System
Contest ended December 28
Winner was selected by the community and announced on January 12.
