Hello lumberjocks, This project was constructed with hard maple. Many projects i have seen in the past are made with salvaged wood. Here is another example. I used scrap 4×4 wood that was used as dunnage(spacers) between bundles of steel. This wood is not flat cut and i dont think you would want to use it for furniture or other fine woodworking, but for a project like this you just couldnt beat it, considering it was all free. The black 1/2” plate underneath the lathe is made for extra wieght and hopefully will take out any vibration. I set up a grinder to show the idea for the extended table, that is not the grinder i will be using to sharpen my tools, I am currently still saving up for a steel city variable speed grinder.(i need a raise in my allowance =) ). These 4×4 were hard maple, I also get red oak once in awhile. Its really nice that they save this for me, they also like the fact that this wood does not go to a landfill. I think any wood saved from a landfilll and is put into a project is great. Thumbs up to the guys who are able to do this!!!

This Design was used by George Washington. It is held together by hand carved pegs. Construced out of walnut, it had to be able to take apart or break down to travel. The brass top is so wind will not blow the candle out. Everything was made from scratch. My father and i cut the class, turned the candle holder, etc..It was finished with Velvet Oil. Over all a fun project.

This is my first project.My Uncle sits by the gas fireplace often so i built him a table for the middle of it.the legs are cabriole style with walnut plugs. the whole table is pocket holed.