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Monthly Archives: July 2011
Patience and Handwork
Last week I was moved by a short film and a quote, both mutually harmonious. Below, a short piece by Matthew Allard: The Art Of Patience from Matthew Allard on Vimeo. Next, a quote from teacher and woodworker Doug Stowe: … Continue reading
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Hand Carved Wooden Meditation Lamp
Available now through my Etsy shop. This is a very special project. The face of this wooden lamp is hand carved from a piece of spalted maple. The housing of the lamp is hand crafted from quartersawn Oak. The … Continue reading
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Desk
Desk measurements: h: 31.5″ x l: 39″ x w: 21″ Quartersewn Oak, traditional oil and wax finish. This desk was hand crafted without the use of nails or screws, only traditional joinery techniques were used. This design may be modified … Continue reading
Desk in Progress (pt. 2)
Here the top of the desk is being shaped. The desk is almost finished. I spent the morning working on the final shaping. An afternoon thunderstorm arrived as I was finishing the desk. With the door of the studio … Continue reading
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Joinery as Meditation
I have been working on a new design, a desk, that calls for more joinery than I usually work with. I use mostly handtools, so there’s been lots of hand sawing and pairing with chisels. To saw accurately, writer and … Continue reading
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Hand Crafted Lamp
Hand Crafted lamp in maple, quartersewn oak and walnut. Available soon. Please see my Etsy Shop for details.
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