Dave made this Cookie Jar from Black Acacia, Carob, and Walnut. It is finished in CA and Lacquer. The mice were turned then carved.
7/4/2008 Click on image to see closeup.
Dan made this Custom Phonograph Plaque and another like it for a friend.
7/4/2008 Click on image to see closeup.
This Tray made from Ambrosia Maple. It is finished in Celluse sanding sealer and polyurethane. It is carved using a special router bit and a guide template.
7/4/2008 Click on image to see closeup.
Bill made this Jewelery Box as a scroll saw box from Walnut and Maple. The finish is Poly Varnish and the liner is Suede Tex.
6/6/2008 Click on image to see closeup.
This Pinwheel Box was made from Cherry and finished with Oil and Wax.
6/6/2008 Click on image to see closeup.
Dan made this Plaque for his friend from Maple, Birch and Cherry.
6/6/2008 Click on image to see closeup.
Another great box from Marshall. This is a Men's Jewel Box made from Walnut crotch from the project a few years ago's tree cutting party. The finish is Tung Oil and Wax. All the panels are book matched and it has no veneer.
6/6/2008 Click on image to see closeup.
Dan made this Sail Boat Wall Hanging from a magazine pattern.
4/4/2008 Click on image to see closeup.
Loren make this Fly Rod from Bamboo and finished it with Varnish.
4/4/2008 Click on image to see closeup.
Multi Burl Top Box Made from Mahogany, Ebony, Coralwood Burl, Birdseye Redwood, Curly and Quilted Maple, Majonia. Some pieces stained/dyed: Cherry, Yellowheart. Shown also is part of the Majonia vine in it's natural yellow color.
4/4/2008 Click on image to see closeup.
Gum Vase Made from Eucalyptus (with Birdseye) with Marble and Granite base.
4/4/2008 Click on image to see closeup.
Moose Puzzle This moose puzzle and attached card was a present to Dan's wife. The card says, "I Love You Very Moose"
3/7/2008 Click on image to see closeup.
Box from the Boxes Special Interest Group(SIG). This is a bandsaw box of an "Airborne" design by Lois Keeler Ventura. It is made from Aromatic Cedar and finished in Tung Oil. The two special features are magnetic latches and interior felt to center the drawers vertically.
3/7/2008 Click on image to see closeup.
Dan used his scroll saw to create this Train Plaque.
1/4/2008 Click on image to see closeup.
A Seam Ripper with a large handle to be easy on the hands.
1/4/2008 Click on image to see closeup.
A Wooden Iron is used to crease seams while sewing pieces together for quilts. (Wooden irons that are available in stores are typically oak. However, after being used for several projects, the large open grain at the bevel tents to damage fine fabrics. Make is a finer grain and avoids this problem.)
1/4/2008 Click on image to see closeup.
a Sley Hook is made from Black Ash and finished with sealer and polyurethane applied on a lathe.
1/4/2008 Click on image to see closeup.
This is a Thread Spindle made from Thomas Jefferson's Cherry Trees at Monticello. The finish is Shellac sealer applied on the lathe, followed by polyurethane and wax. The spindle fits on the thread spindle of a sewing machine so that the sewing machine can accommodate a larger inside-diameter spool.
1/4/2008 Click on image to see closeup.
Crochet Hooks made from local Walnut and Albers Avocado. The finish is shellac and wax applied on the lathe.
1/4/2008 Click on image to see closeup.
Dave made this Pivot Triangle Box from Sycamore, Ebony, Buckeye Burl, and a special laminate of stacked Koa which was dyed gray. This finish is Waterborne Urethane. It also is accented with Deer Antler legs and metal leaf on raw wood.
1/4/2008 Click on image to see closeup.
11/2/2007 Click on image to see closeup.
11/2/2007 Click on image to see closeup.
11/2/2007 Click on image to see closeup.
11/2/2007 Click on image to see closeup.
A Mimosa and Deer Antler bowl.
11/2/2007 Click on image to see closeup.
Brian made this Shaker Box, Tool Tote, and Mallet at the Cerritos Woodworking class.
11/2/2007 Click on image to see closeup.
This Scroll Saw Box was made from Mahogany and Red Oak.
11/2/2007 Click on image to see closeup.
This Jewel Box is made from Walnut and finished in Lacquer.
11/2/2007 Click on image to see closeup.
Dan made this Executive Desk Box just before the challenge.
11/2/2007 Click on image to see closeup.
Bill made these Bowl or Dish carvings using his router and a template. One is made from Ambrosia Maple and the other from Walnut. They are finished in Sanding Sealer and Bowl Wax.
11/2/2007 Click on image to see closeup.
Marshall's entry is the elegant Cribbage Board and Box. It is built from Santos Mahogany and finished in Tung Oil and wax. There are 367 holes; a magnetic latch keeps it from opening.
8/3/2007 Click on image to see closeup.
Marshall made these boxes to show potential customers what variety is available from various wood varieties. These boxes are Quarter Sawn (QS) Oak, QS Santos Mahogany, Birdseye Maple, Burl Walnut, Riftsawn Lacewood, and Aromatic Red Cedar. All are finished with Tung Oil and Wax.
7/8/2007 Click on image to see closeup.
Marshall created this Jewel Box from Walnut he helped cut a few years ago. It is finished in six coats of Tung Oil and Treewax. Note the book matched crotch top which is solid Walnut.
2/2/2007 Click on image to see closeup.
This Steak Knife Set was made by Dan for the "Table Setting Challenge." It is a set of six knives in a Walnut box. The knives are scaled with Cocobolo and finished with Watco Danish Oil and buffed with carnauba wax. The box is finished with wax.
2/2/2007 Click on image to see closeup.
Dave's Valentine's day Contributions:
1) A heart of carved wood lilies heart vase. Made from Birdseye Maple Burl, Nandina, Mahogany, Lignum Vitae, and Granite. It is finished in Satin Lacquer
2) Heart Vase made from Juniper Burl and finished in Urethane.
3) Triple Vase with Heart and Black Granite made from Mahogany, Bubinga, Mansanita Burl, Juniper Burl, Bloodwood; and it is finished in Urethane.
2/2/2007 Click on image to see closeup.
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Dave built this multitude of boxes for Valentine's day. They are made variously from Redwood and Coral Burls. Accents are with Purple heart, Rosewood, Coco Bolo Ebony, Walnut, Maple Burl, Bloodwood and some Abalone Shell. Some of these pivot open. All have a decorative heart theme, some crystal (for a handle) and inlaid geode. 1/6/2007 Click on image to see closeup. |
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Dave built these two boxes. They are inlaid with applied fossils ( fish, ammonite and trillibite ). The wood is Coral Burl, Ebony, Bloodwood, Walnut, Cherry, Black Palm, Mahogany. The special features include the fossils and internal pockets.
12/7/2006 Click on image to see closeup.
This Shaker Tissue Box is made from Cherry cut from the farm in Ohio. It is finished in Carnauba wax, Beeswax, and Linseed Oil.
12/7/2006 Click on image to see closeup.
Jewelry Box Bill says to follow the instructions when using a flocking gun!
11/3/2006 Click on image to see closeup.
This collection of Dave's boxes is pretty amazing. Oval pivot top, Lift Top, Sculpted Relief Carved,
some with Amonite inlays, Granite based, Turquoise and Deer Antler. Ebony, Rosewood, Juniper Burl,
Bloodwood Ebony, Coral Burl, Mahogany Wenge, Oak Burl, Ipe, Redwood Burl, and Maple Burl.
Finish: Oil, Lacquer, and Polyurethane.
11/3/2006 Click on image to see closeup.
This collection of Burl Bowls and Vase by Dave. The items are made from many varieties: Pepper, Coralwood, Juniper, Oak, Sumac, Palm, Nandina, Purple Heart, Rosewood, and Lignum Vitae. Some of the items have inlays of deer antler or Nandina, power carved and sanded. The finish is one of Polyurethane, Lacquer, Water based Poly or Oil.
9/8/2006 Click on image to see closeup.
This Finger Puppet Holder/Night Light has a Red Oak base. The fingers include White Oak, Simbian Mahogany, Phillipieu Mahogany, Manzaneta, Alder, Camphor, Walnut, Cherry, and Maple. The finish is clear coat.
9/8/2006 Click on image to see closeup.
Neal built this Wedding Box with dovetails from figured Cherry and Purpleheart. The finish is shellac, polyoil, and wax. This box contained all of the necessities for our wedding ceremony on February 18th.
3/3/2006 Click on image to see closeup.
These two Picture Frames are made complementary with Cherry and Quilted Maple. The finish is Danish Oil and Hand Wax.
3/3/2006 Click on image to see closeup.
Bill made this Cheese Box from Curly Cherry obtained in Ohio. The finish is Tung Oil.
1/6/2006 Click on image to see closeup.
This Free form Burl Box, titled "Got a Little Heart" is made from Coral Wood Burl, Wenge, Bloodwood and Juniper Burl Heart. The finish is Lacquer and Satin Sheen.
1/6/2006 Click on image to see closeup.
Dave's "Set in Time" piece is an Upright Triangle Box with inset amenities. It is made from Coral Burl, Wenge, Koa, Curly Mahogany Veneer, Black Palm end grain (on cylinders). The finish is Satin Lacquer.
1/6/2006 Click on image to see closeup.
Triangle Boxes on legs. Bodies: Coco bolo over Cherry, Walnut & Cherry bodies Inlays: Tanzania, Buckeye. Trims: Ebony Bloodwood, Cherry, Purple Heart, Vera, Mahogany, Oak and Gray dyed Wenge, Lacewood. legs: Wenge, Mahogany. Finish: Canary Oil (Watco).
1/6/2006 Click on image to see closeup.
Robert made the Shaker Oval Boxes from Maple, Cherry, and Pine. They are finished in oil and wax. There is no glue whatsoever in the construction.
11/4/2005 Click on image to see closeup.
This is Dave's Triangular Box constructed, as usual, out of various exotic woods with a beautiful finish.
11/4/2005 Click on image to see closeup.
John constructed this Giraffe Stool/Stepladder and it is finished in paint.
11/4/2005 Click on image to see closeup.
Dan's first contribution tonight is this Butterfly Motif Trivet made from Mahogany and finished with Watco Danish Oil and Deft Spray Lacquer. The second item is a Weather Station constructed also of Mahogany and finished in Watco Danish Oil and Deft Spray Lacquer.
11/4/2005 Click on image to see closeup.
John Constructed this Knife in our Knife class. The handle is Coco Bolo with a Maple cap and finished with spray Lacquer.
11/4/2005 Click on image to see closeup.
This pair of Bandsaw Boxes are made from Poplar and finished in Tung Oil and wax.
6/3/2005 Click on image to see closeup.
Wolfgang built this Chest from Mahogany and Balsa. They are finished in semi-gloss Rockler Varathane and Golden Mahogany stain.
6/3/2005 Click on image to see closeup.
This is a Business Card Holder.
6/3/2005 Click on image to see closeup.
Dave made this Surf Theme Business Card Holder from Wisteria root, Wenge and laminated veneer. Dye and paint were used but there is no overall finish applied.
5/5/2005 Click on image to see closeup.
Another masterpiece from Dave Blackburn. Details not provided.
4/8/2005 Click on image to see closeup.
Richard has made a couple of these Jewelry cases from Walnut.
4/8/2005 Click on image to see closeup.
Puzzle Box. Plans found at http://www.gtcreations.com/appleseed/.
Started by gluing up 7 pieces of Poplar (ea. 1x4x6). Bookmatched the ends (alternated the end grain) which you can see on the left side of the first picture. Finished with Sanding Sealer, Tung Oil and Finishing Wax.
3/9/2005 Click on image to see closeup.
Jewelry Box made from Lacewood, Zircote, Ebony, Coralwood, Birch, Canary, Maple, Purple Heart, Walnut and Mahogany. The top is finished in water-base polyurethane. The box is started with Watco and topped with polyurethane. There is a mix of patterns which are inlaid as well as the on the feet and handle.
3/3/2005 Click on image to see closeup.
Bill made this Jewelry Box with Purple Heart, Walnut, and Mahogany inlays. There are Purple Heart splines on the corners. It is finished in Tung Oil and wax.
2/4/2005 Click on image to see closeup.
Bill made this beverage tray for his son, Dale. The rails are Walnut, and the tray is marquetry made from curly maple, walnut, ebony and other veneers. The finish is water based polyurethane.
1/15/2005 Click on image to see closeup.
Dave made these six business card holders from multiple burls, walnut, cherry, curly maple, purple heart and ebony. All are finished in Urethane.
1/7/2005 Click on image to see closeup.
Dave made this inlaid box in a southwestern pattern from Lacewood, ebony, Coralwood burl, mahogany, walnut, unknown white burl, yellow heart, and Zircote. The box is finished in polyurethane, water borne on top. The inlays were personalized for a friend.
1/7/2005 Click on image to see closeup.
The recipe holders are Walnut with special walnut stain and Tung Oil. The Whistles are Walnut with Tung Oil.
12/4/2004 Click on image to see closeup.
Marshall made this footstool from California Red Oak and is finished in Lacquer.
12/4/2004 Click on image to see closeup.
Rose Jewelry Box A Walnut jewelry box with engraved roses, finished with Special Walnut Stain, Tung Oil and finishing wax.
11/4/2004 Click on image to see closeup.
Whale Play An interesting effect was created in this band saw box, which began as a teak-veneered dining table leaf. The Poplar core was a glue-up. Veneer was cut off the outside pieces. Veneer on inside pieces produces the striped effect. Finished with Tung Oil & Finishing Wax.
11/4/2004 Click on image to see closeup.
Dan made the Bandsaw Box from Pine, finished with stain and Varathane. Hidden is a secret drawer inside!
9/2/2004 Click on image to see closeup.
These Whale Pencil Holders and Card Holder were made from Redwood and Walnut and finished with Varathane. The pencil holders are destined for the Interface toy project.
9/2/2004 Click on image to see closeup.
Dresser Top Valet
This is a dresser top valet made from Walnut. It has four coats of tung oil. The plans came from the Woodworker's Journal.
8/6/2004 Click on image to see closeup.
These boxes made by Wolfgang of various woods are finished in Wunder Cote by Rockler.
9/2/2004 Click on image to see closeup.
These Bandsaw Scoops were made by Wolfgang.
9/2/2004 Click on image to see closeup.
Large serving tray
Species of Wood: Oak ply veneered with Olive Ash Burl, Walnut sides, Coco bolo corner details
Type of Finish: Tray: Various clear finishes polished with auto rubbing compound on orbital sander. Sides:Orange shellac and clear lacquer.
Special points of interest about the project: Because the tray is too wide to go through our bedroom door, it has handles on both wide and narrow sides.
8/4/2004 Click on image to see closeup.
Boxes
Dave did not have time to let me know the construction,
but they are presented for your enjoyment.
6/5/2004 Click on image to see closeup.
Dave made these three boxes. One is made from walnut, Wenge, and olive burl inlays. Another is made from Lacewood, ebony, Ipe, unknown white burl, gray veneer, mahogany, and maple. The last is made with Lacewood bow with geometric pattern inlay of Verawood, yellow heart, ebony, unknown white burl, teak bottom tray with Ipe tray sides and triangle divider.
5/6/2004 Click on image to see closeup.
Bob created this art box from mahogany, apricot (from his back yard!), rosewood, and black acacia. It is finished with Minwax natural. This is inspired by the Po Shun Leong boxes he saw in Ojai.
5/6/2004 Click on image to see closeup.
Marshall mass produced these small jewel boxes from Lacewood. He started with a tree, cut it into rough lumber, dried it. The boxes are finished in Tung oil.
5/6/2004 Click on image to see closeup.
Shot glass Display
Oak hardwood display case for son-in-law's shot glass collection.Ê Glass door with brass piano hinge and brass catch. Finished with Golden Oak stain and semi-gloss Varathane.
4/3/2004 Click on image to see closeup.
US States Quarter Map
Dan made this USA Quarters Map Display from maple, oak, and oak plywood. The map and the states
were cut using a scroll saw.
4/1/2004 Click on image to see closeup.
Kleenex Box Cover with walnut-veneered sides and solid walnut carving of Easter Island statue.Ê Trim is commercially-available inlay strip. Finished with Special Walnut Stain and high gloss Varathane.3/4/04 Click on image to see closeup.
TP Multilevel Condo
Bill designed, built and painted this designer piece to store spare rolls of t.p. in his daughter's powder room. Made of poplar, it has
shelves to hold 5 individual rolls and a hinged door on the back.
6/20/2003 Click on image to see closeup.
Bandsaw Box Art, Jewelry Boxes
The three Maple boxes are called Tides, Whale Play and Tsunami.
The Black Cherry w/ Maple Drawer Pulls box (at the left) and the Jarrah (from Western Australia) w/ Maple Drawer Pulls
box (at the right) are called Cetacian Migration.
The one on the right of the third set is Bill's unique design.
Finishing on the Maple pieces began with Minwax Wood Conditioner. All
pieces were finished with three coats of Minwax Tung Oil + two coats of Minwax Finishing Wax. Drawers are lined with peel
and stick felt. These beautiful boxes are as much art as they are functional. Requires a 14" bandsaw (for the largest boxes)
with cutting height of 6 ¼". Patterns are from the book "Building Beautiful Boxes With Your Bandsaw",
by Lois Keener Ventura
6/20/2003 Click on image to see closeup.
Kneeler Assist
Bill built this kneeler to fit a standard kneeling pad. The nice feature is that the 18" high sides provide a lot of
assistance in getting old bones back up. (An improved version would have an arched support under the crosspiece, so it
would be more stable on grass and dirt.)
2/22/2003 Click on image to see closeup.
Condiment Box
This condiment box is made of some highly figured Walnut with maple
splines and finished with lacquer.
2/14/2003 Click on image to see closeup.
Choke Testers
These choke testers are made to the specifications of the National Safety
Council. Any item that can be placed into the tester, that is even or
below the top, should be kept away from children under three years of
age. The bottom views shows the inside piece was made separate from the
shell. The center piece is cut on an angle inside the tester and glued
in place.
9/18/2002 Click on image to see closeup.
