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Not all wood is a shade of brown

Custom seam rippers just in time for Mother’s day gifts. Curly Maple, Purple Heart, and Mahogany. Available at sewdejavu.com

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Pre-publication Orders for ‘Virtuoso: The Tool Cabinet and Workbench of Henry O. Studley’

I will be placing my order today!

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Walnut Break Front

Two photos of the walnut break front.  This built in features sap wood accents, marble top to the base cabinet and seeded textured glass incorporated into the upper unit.

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Voila!

The focus this week has been restoration of a vintage French bench. Several parts were missing, so bring out the hand tools and voila. Photo on right shows the replacement part installed and the original that was removed from the … Continue reading

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The Just Reward of Labor

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Coffin #3 Delivered

Poplar coffin has been completed and was recently delivered to client.   Note:  this is the third burial box I have made, all are in storage.    

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Cherry Bowl #128

Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) bowl This is bowl #128.  The tree was cut down in late 2013 by Middle Tennessee Electric to make room for a new power line.  In the spring of 2014 a bowl blank was rough turned … Continue reading

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Decorative frieze board

Decorative applique secured with hot hide glue to the frieze board in the guest bedroom.

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Thoughts on Design from a Letter Carver

Great video

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Coffin: bottom attached

Bottom of coffin is now attached with glue and wood dowels in a ship lap fashion to allow for seasonal changes in humidity during storage.

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