I listen to a lot of music while I’m in the shop. I have some great in-ear, noise canceling headphones that protect my ears from the noise of the tools and also allow me to listen to things that help inspire me while I work. I also listen to audiobooks and podcasts, but that’s for … (Read More)
I picked up Rob Bell’s new book, Drops Like Stars, yesterday. Almost read it all last night. In it, Rob talks about the link between suffering and creativity. Two things have immediately stuck out to me and got me really thinking today. The first is from this quote: “Great artists know that it isn’t just … (Read More)
Starting to think this may be a serving tray instead. I’m just not going to want to cut on it! Finished it with Tried & True’s Original Wood Finish, which is Linseed Oil and pure beeswax. Ended up using Bubinga for the plugs and feet.
This is what I’ve been working on today. I’ve had the Maple sitting in the shop for awhile with such a unique grain pattern, just waiting for inspiration to hit. I made a comment on Twitter this past Sunday that I needed to create something this week, and asked people that follow my tweets to … (Read More)
I got to build an Oak interior door the last couple days to replace this one, which was burned in a fire. This has been a fun little project. Just waiting for the glass, and for the painter to stain and lacquer the door, then I will install it.