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Maple Frame & Panel Box Updated
Resaw a pile of Maple scraps down into a small box. Some were sawn to a thin panel size, others were sawn to make the frames. Panels were "raised" with a plane. One coat of Amber Shellac, then one coat of Poly Clear Gloss varnish. Black metal chain added to hold the lid, held with a pair of brass hooks. Brass hinges.
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A picture from the internet keeps changing as I build Updated
Why not add my thoughts to an old antique clock picture I found on the net The one on the left was the first one I did. But as I was building it I decided it should look like the second picture.
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Laser Engraver Pieces Updated
Most of my work is highlighted by my laser engraver work, I am selling items like this so I can earn the capital to buy more tools to do fancier stuff.
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Charles Schmitz Updated
Shadow box for veterans of WWll sub vets of New Paltz NY. A Wreath as gift from a member of parliament presented to the U.S. submarine veterans of WWll. My father is a member and asked me if I could do this for them and could not be happier to do so. My father started off on the old diesel subs then went to the nuclear subs later and made it to chief missal tech and retired after 20 plus years. He also was sent to Great Britain to help train with nuclear tech.
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Walnut & Cherry Box Updated
Small box/chest. Black Walnut frames holding raised panels of Flame Cherry.
Lid is all black Walnut. Brass hinges. Lid has a carved finger rest under the front lip. Bottom is a panel of 1/2" poplar.
2 coats of Amber Shellac, and 1 coat of Clear Gloss Poly....
Stands 9-3/8" tall, counting the lid. Sides are 10" wide, plus a 1/2" over hang from the lid. Box is 15-1/2" wide, counting the lid. Cherry panels are 1/2" thick. Walnut panel in the lid is 3/4" thick.
Corner joints are Tongue & Groove glue joints, no metal fasteners used.
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Cherry Box of Squares Updated
Used up what was left of the Cherry boards in the shop. Made a box to house squares and other marking/layout tools.
Handcut dovetailed corners, raised the lid's panel using a plane. BLO and a rattle can of WATCO Gloss Lacquer. Brass hardware.
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Flag Display Case Updated
Display case for my son's re-enlistment flag....flag was flown over the USS Arizona 26 Sept 2014
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Simple little Cherry Box Updated
resawn Cherry, handcut finger joints, handplane to make a raised panel for the lid. Just a simple little box..
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Yugoslavian Clock Jewelry Case Updated
I had a customer bring an old gutted clock case from Yugoslavia that belonged to his grandma. He wanted the case converted into a jewelry case for his wife. He did not really have any ideas, so he told me to come up with something, and just do it, so I did!
The old clock case is oak, and it has a rounded bezel glass in the top middle of the door, I was very nervous having this around, if it broke, there would be no replacement for it.
The project was fun, and he and his wife were very happy.
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Model of the USS Arizona Memorial Updated
This is a tribute to the 1177 Sailors and Marines that lost their lives on 7 Dec 1941 in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor Territory of Hawaii when their ship was blown up by an aerial bomb which penetrated the decks and detonated in the Powder Magazine.
I am sorry that it is not completely made of wood but the base that it rest on is.
However I submit it here for your consideration.
It is a 1:92 scale model of the Memorial constructed of .250 white acrylic it is entirely handmade and took over 350 Man hours too complete.to see the complete album follow this link.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10205841342020021.1073741843.1451873070&type=1&l=727eceb750
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Todd Clippinger Updated
Display cases for antique gravity clocks for local client that collects, restores, and sells antique clocks. Made of cherry, 46" tall.
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The Three Soldiers Updated
This was a copper colored model kit which I assembled and then painted.
I used 7-8 different shades of green acrylic paint to add a realistic color to it.
It was also a entrant in the 2015 V A Art Fair here at the Hines V A Hospital and won 1st Place in it's category, Model kits.
Though I have only seen photo's of the real statue I hope that I have done justice to it.
For all those "that gave that gave their last full measure"
Don't forget them on Memorial Day go somewhere near you and pay your respects.
Freedom is NOT free.
A U S Navy Veteran Of Viet Nam 1697-1971
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Veterans Tribute Clock Updated
This is based upon a simple clock kit that I received from H H V a veterans service org.
The First kit I completed is made of Pine and a 1/16"Luan plywood it turned out very good and I gave it to my Son at Christmas for his new home office.
This one I "threw out" all the wood parts and used oak and 1/4" oak plywood it is also larger than the kit so I added my own touches.
I added the images and assembled it barley in time for the VA Art Fair here @ Hines VA Hospital. I was putting the Plexi. front on the night before I had to turn it in for the completion.
It did win 3rd place in the wood working category, But you wait till next year I have bigger and better things planned.
And as we all now space is not important I build my projects in My apartment in a second bedroom that serves as workshop and Office it is only 10x12'where my tools are limited to tabletop units, folding table saw etc. I till now have done all the fitting and sanding by hand. I have since finishing this purchased a portable belt sander 4x36' and 8" drill press and got a "experienced" band saw from a friend it will help the next projects.
So get to cutting and let the chips fly.
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Veterans Pens and Case Updated
A set of 10 Pens I built for the VA Art Fair in 2015 at Hines Hospital.
It came about as a result of working on and in memorial for the Traveling Wall that was here in Berwyn, Ill last summer.
on one side are 5 pens showing from the middle the American Flag, POW/MIA Flag Moving Wall Flag, Battlefield Cross, and the Three soldiers.
On the other side are 5 flags representing the Branches of Service Army, Marine Corp, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.
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Intersecting Box Shelf Updated
This is an intersection box shelf I made from Sapele with Walnut spines in the miter joints. You can watch me make it at: https://youtu.be/a3TJoYPUX9M
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By John Morris · Posted
Thanks Wood, ya it's turning out to be a pretty good little shop. I sold a bunch of big stuff last summer, and I have been on a downsize kick still. I am trying to get down to only what I need, and use, I am not a collector, so I really want to get to the point where whatever I have, I need. For awhile there I was a collector, it actually feels liberating to of gotten rid of so much.
Wood, that Shopsmith has really proven to be a great machine for me. Thanks to @Gene Howe for recommending me to the Shopsmith. If you are still in the market, these can be had for a few hundred plus. The one I have, I have seen for as low as 750.00 bucks, or even lower, I paid more than that, and the price I paid was still a good deal, fair.
The Shopsmith is not for everyone, you really have to think about the machine before you take the plunge, some folks will either hate it, or love it, I am in the love camp.
Here is my Shopsmith in Table Saw mode, I also have a jointer and a bandsaw for it, laying off the side.
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By Woodpeckah · Posted
That looks like the perfect do it all woodworking shop! Love the shopsmith, if I had the money that what I would have probably gotten. I’ve heard people saying they have seen some of the early models from the 1950’s that are still running. Now that’s a quality built machine!
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By John Morris · Posted
Al, that ol stool came from a dear friends home, I used to get my hair cut as a child on that stool. Our friends have long passed, but I have fond memories of hair cuts and adult cocktail parties at that home near the beach. I like it too! Wicker back, wicker seat with a rope weaved cushion.
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By Woodbutcherbynight · Posted
Outstanding. Sorry had to use another word other than awesome, everyone else used it already.
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