Mom's 80th Birthday

Nice work Debbie , it looks great
September is a great month for birthdays including mine. lol

-- John in Cranbrook http://www.extremebirdhouse.com ....http://community.webshots.com/user/cranbrook2

haha I’ll try to remember..
You probably never have enough bird seed! :)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

It looks like you made a nice box Debbie. So, the router won this round, but I bet you get it next time.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

well… Rick lost this round as well.. lol
but I haven’t given up!! :)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Maybe the key is to leave the router alone for awhile. Soon it will be feeling unwanted, and will be more cooperative when you show it some attention. Amazing what a little loving will do…

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

hey.. that’s a good idea.. into the corner it goes!! :)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Great looking box! I like the symbolic eye!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

thank you Gary. It was a lucky find as I kept changing my mind about that main piece… and then “voila” right before my eyes—there it was—the eye

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Very beautiful. She will love it. I like the symbolism and all the thought that goes into each piece you do. Don’t worry about that router, every tool I own with a motor has to be looked at and pondered for at least 5 days before I can even take it out of the box, then it sits in my garage (shop) fully put together waiting for me to touch it for another 5 days, then, sometimes, I use it once it scares me so much I have to just watch it for a while longer before I touch it again. Sometimes the fear just never goes away, but fear is not an all together bad thing when it comes to power tools.

-- robbi

that is true….
safety first :)
that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Nice work, and great serendipity with the eye. The dowelmax seems to be a solid performer for you.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

Debbie, Very nice work! Isn’t great that woodworkers can “create” something unusal that has character. I’m sure your Mom will treasure it.

Hey, I was wondering if you were interested in selling me your Dowelmax. Those Dominos are better you know. I’d even give you $125 for it ;^D

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

I like the contrast in wood colors. You Mom will be very please.

I will need to go get some photos of a small box I made for my mother and post it. Thanks for reminding me Debbie

-- Joel Tille

There is a lot of love gone into that work, well done!

t.w.

-- Bandsaw Box Plans

Debbie;

Great work! Gota admit though, when I saw, ” made a box for my mom”, I was a little concerned. LOL

Nice job. Regarding the router: ”stupid router”

I guess we all have toys we don’t play well with.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

you’ve come a long way, Baby, to get where you got to today. (Virginia SLims commercial from the 70’s). Beautiful work, Deb.

-- http://ye-olde-cabinet-shoppe.com/

I remember something along the lines of “I just want to build a box, any box.” I just got to say wow! Wow what a box!

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

thanks everyone.

Yes, Obi … I look at my first boxes (which are still pretty nice) ... 4 sides and a bottom.
Now? 4 sides, a bottom, 4 “legs” and a decoration :D

Thanks Dennis .. yes.. I just want to build a box hehehe I think I can now say that I have met that goal.

(PS. router? what router? I don’t remember any router? )

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Great Job Debbie.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

Thanks Karson.
It looks exactly like the little drawing I made of my idea so I guess it turned out well :)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

First, Deb, I need to get this out in the open; I just love small wooden boxes!

This one represents a huge leap forward in your wood art journey. It is unique in its concept, well executed in its crafting and very nicely finished. If you always get those three steps right, your work will always be objects to be appreciated and desired.

Very nice, Debble.

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.canterburybaptist.org/

finally—Don came out of the closet and told the world: he loves small wooden boxes!!! that must feel good, Don, to get that off your chest haha.

Thank you for the kind words. Yes, this one is not “just a ” box

(oh and I thought of you as I reached the finishing part … walked through your notes in my mind)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

What a wonderful box Debbie, it’s a very clean design and nice contrasting woods. Did I say that love the symbolism you gave it too?

My only concern is how did you stabilize the know? Because it seems the dowel gets right through it… isn’t it any loose?

It’s great that there ain’t any screws in sight but…

...where is the live edge? :o)

Don, you shocked me. Nobody would have said you love small boxes, that’s a premiere!

-- Jojo, shopless in Kyoto · http://www.japanese-woodworking-tools.com/

Looks good Debbie! Is the top fitted to the opening?

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

stabilize? ah… I don’t know. It all seems to be working fine.

Live edge: not my mom’s style. A live edge box would probably be received with an “oh. thanks… I could toss a plant in it”. Hopefully she will like this style.

There’s no top for it. Since I couldn’t use metal hinges and i didn’t think I was up to doing wooden hinges this weekend, I decided against adding a top to it.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Wonderful box, Debbie. Your mom will be happy!
woodworking without glue.. visiting shops without traveling… what else? lol

-- Martin, http://lumberjocks.com | My Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/people/Martin_Sojka/1357216976

haha that’s funny!! :)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Very nice box, Debbie…love the contrast and symbolism….your mom will love it…

-- Sawhorse - Sulphur Springs, TX - www.sawhorseworkshop.com

thanks :)
I hope so.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Yeah Martin, everytime I hear a bump in the house, and can see the cats sleeping I figure its Debbie taking a peek (and waving a finger) at my shop! Nice entry.

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Vincent Van Gogh -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

Maybe she is just working with her Dowelmax there, Scott ;)

-- Martin, http://lumberjocks.com | My Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/people/Martin_Sojka/1357216976

you’ll never know; you’ll never know!!

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Nice box, Debbie, I hope your mom loves it. And don’t feel bad about that router…I’ve done many things with my router and built several jigs and my own table for it, but I’m primarily a hand tools user, and the scream and violence of that thing makes me look for alternate ways to do things. It sits so long, when I have to get it out to use, I always need to re-read the cotton-picken’ manual to make sure I don’t kill myself. I feel a high degree of personal conflict with that stubby little machine, and much prefer the quiet side!

-- BarbS, Wenatchee WA

Great box! Love the contrasting colors.

Great job Debbie! I also like the symbolism and contrasting colors. Mom will be proud.

-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX

thanks everyone.

And thanks for that Barb … At this time, I’m just going to add it to the list of “Rick’s tools” :)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

You did an excellent job and I like the annalogy of the knot being your mother’s eye keeping watch over the family and the symbolizm of her being the pillar of the family, too.

-- Jesus is Lord!

Thank you :)

Gosh, with everyone’s kind words, I like my little box even more than I did yesterday! :)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Debbie! I’ve been watching your progression with your projects. Your work is really impressive! Happy birthday, Ma!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

aw thanks Tom :)

The progress might be slow and it might be timid .. but I’m still impressed with my accomplishments. And of course I have to thank everyone here for their encouragement and their challenges!!

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Very Nice Debbie.
You’re getting better everyday. It looks like it has a Oriental-Canadian design influence.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

yes, Dick .. that is the look I was going for—I said to myself, “Self.. I think you need to make a box with an Oriental-Canadian” feel to it :) haha.

I like that idea though and I’m going to use it :)
and thanks re kind words. I do indeed feel like I’m getting better at this every day :)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Dick I was going to say the same thing I see an asian canadian design mix going there. Deb you really have come far, I never thought you’d get this far along. But you really have come along way and are doing spectacularly. mike

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

Mom’s gonna like this Debbie. Tell Mom we all said Happy Birthday!

Maybe we could all sign a “Happy Birthday” Blog….(?).

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

oh wouldn’t she love that P.J.!! :)

Thanks Mike. That means a lot to me :)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

I see your talents progressing, very nice box. It is sad to see our parents get old, my dad turned 80 last year and I can see a more rapid decline in his overall health. I wish your mom well on a great milestone.
I had heard a rumor about Don’s secret passion for small boxes, I guess his secret is out of the “box” .... small wooden box that is. BOOOO!

-- DocK, WV

Deb…I have been meaning to post to this but for some reason I keep getting side tracked…life happens sometimes. Anyway, I just wanted to complement you on your progress as a woodworker. You have come a very long way in a very short time. If I can only get my brother to get into this more…oh well. I hope you are a better influance on him than I am.

Great Work, looks beautiful.

-- Greg - Charles Town, WV

thanks Greg :)

“Hey Bro… what woodworking interests you? Lathework? Small boxes? Rustic? Scrollwork? Big furniture? ... let’s see some stuff”

(How’s that???) :D

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

my Mom LOVES her present… My aunt says that she proudly told about the symbolism and I guess she had a tear in her eye when she showed it off.

Yup… success.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Good job Deb.
Your mom is very lucky to have daugther like you.
Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

Debbie, this one caught my eye whilst cruising around the site. I, too, like the knot / eye feature. I love to make use of what some might see as a flaw in the wood

-- Res severa verum gaudium - True pleasure is a serious business.

Very beautiful box Debbie!

-- --Chuck

why thank you!

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)