Just finished my latest project and I am really proud of the way they came out. Same design as my earlier box, (but if it works), with a new twist. re-purposed wood used on the lids. They are made from shipping wood where my son works. I had him bring some home to play with and I was amazed at how they came out. I sorted each piece to match and each box came out different. Each box is stained with red oak stain with three coats of polyurethane. The insides are birch plywood, 1/8th inch thick and stained with cherry stain. In all, there are 64 (yes) wooden parts in each box, 66 kreg screws, (only eight visible) and 80 brad nails. No small task for a small box (15X11.5X9tall).

My first try at making a bookshelf. lots of fun and learned a lot also. Made a standard bookshelf and then placed a reveal around the front. Round-over on the front top and sides. Used red oak stain and satin polyurethane. First lesson for me, learn a new way to finish my projects. Had a terrible time with the poly this time.

But they are not as easy as they look. This is a frame I made for my Sons custom photography. Made from a piece of poplar he found at Lowes. He saw it and liked the interesting grain in it. 45’s are still my achilles heel but with a little help from a neighbor I got it. Used only low gloss polyurethane. The other frame is an earlier attempt made with pine. Per his request, stain only (minwax black cherry).

After making the last box for my Sons girlfriend, I wanted one for myself. Got started and it was really coming out nice. As things happen, it was seen by my niece who made me an offer I couldn’t refuse. Sooo, I guess the next one will by mine. After I fill the other two orders I now have for it. Used red oak stain with minwax low gloss polyurethane this time. Fun little box to make and just fits my skills, Really tempted to try finger joints on the next.

This is a box I may for my Sons girlfriend. I had quite a bit of scrap in my shop and was between orders so I decided to do something nice for her. I tried a lot of new skills on this so I guess it was a skill builder also. First is the arch top. First one I ever did. Thanks for the tip JohnnyRThrottle. Also using my kreg jig. Box measures 15 inches wide, 11.75 inches deep and 8 inches tall. In all there are 54 parts in here counting the tray.

I made these little guys last summer. They turned out to be a big hit! I thing it’s time to start again before spring gets here. what do you think.

This is my latest project. My Sister in law wanted a bench for her kitchen table. I asked her what kind and she said one like we had when we were kids. I couldn’t resist so I asked if that meant 4 cinder blocks and a 2 by 8. After that I HAD to make a nice one. This is made from pine using a kreg jig for joints. Got one for Christmas and love it. One tip though, when doing round-over, use smaller screws. Live and learn. The stain is red oak and 3 coats of gloss polyurethane. I included the third picture to show my tiny little basement shop.

This is a gun rack I made for a friend that I served in Iraq with. Actually my first attempt since middle school shop class. The compliment he gave me when he picked it up really touched me, “handcrafted in the USA, made by a US veteran”

Hi, I am new on here but as all, I love woodwork. This is my first attempt at a blanket chest I made for my niece. Made of pine and used red oak stain, low gloss poly.