Small mesquite valet - hand tools
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 In July we spent some time with friends in Texas at their ranch. They graciously gave me some mesquite so I made this valet for their guest room from a few pieces of that mesquite. I've been wanting to get more into hand tool builds so this was a project for trying. The material is mesquite with a simple Purple Heart band for interest. I intentionally left some of the imperfections in the wood to capture a rustic Texas feel for the piece. and my miters were a bit imperfect as well. Always room for improvement, but overall happy with the finished piece.
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Basswood carved box
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 This box has been kicking around my workbench for 6 months, unfinished and banished to my “what was I thinking” pile. I actually was pleased early on with my carving but I went down a bad color path with the milk paints and never could get the desire to put a knob/handle on it until today.
I came up with this rather whimsical handle to put the project to rest. It's got some merit to it as a seasonal decoration and I really enjoyed carving in basswood but it's a lesson in what color can do to your work… sometimes it enhances and sometimes it's a dud.
Appreciate all comments,
Tom
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Snake
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 Due to lockdown, my kids need entertaining a bit more than usual. So I chose an easy project that they'd love and can help build themselves.This project is so fun to hold in your hands and feels uncannily organic. A big hit with the kids, too (they want to make baby ones now – perhaps beyond my skill!Macrocarpa with a leather spine. The in-progress photo is the eel my 11yo daughter is currently making for herself. (we don't have snakes in NZ, just native eels, which are loved by everyone).From https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com/videos/snake/
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