Red Cedar

A Grand Entrance into the Garden
February 14, 2023

Jonathan’s client, an avid gardener and member of a garden club, asked him to make a garden gate that would allow a glimpse of the garden through the top section.…
Shaker-Style Cabinet of Simple Wood
December 13, 2021

Simple wood, good proportions, and the use of the wood grain to enhance the design are the hallmarks of Israel’s Shaker-style cabinet. SOUTHERN YELLOW PINE, RED CEDAR, AND AMERICAN WALNUT…
Old growth Red Cedar Coffee Table
March 14, 2013

Old growth Red Cedar coffee table with inset Lacewood / flame Maple legs, with ebony and Paduk butterfly inlays.
Model Dories and Display Case
October 24, 2012

Woodworker: Frank Murphy Murphy’s father taught him to make models of Lightning-class sailboats and ’30s speedboats, but it was The Dory Model Book by Harold “Dynamite” Payson that inspired...
Bandsaw Box Bonanza
March 1, 2012

This was a "one-time" project. Sanding 150+ pieces became tedious, but, the shop always had a pleasant fragrance! Some sapwood was punky so epoxy, plus sawdust, came into play. Time...
Timber Frame Work Shop
April 23, 2011

Working with a small team of friends and relatives I built this 20' x 32' timber frame workshop over a period of 2 1/2 years. It is located in Ketchikan,…
canoe
February 7, 2010

An attempt at boatbuilding with my circular saw and router (and few hand tools)
Wood Allergies
July 1, 2009

A reaction can strike randomly and with little warning
Guitar Case
April 30, 2009

Hard Shell guitar case to fit inside the Gig Bag that came with the guitar.The Western Red Cedar came from an old fence post.The Oak cross ribs from a discarded…

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