I have been asked to create a base for a small chest of drawers. This particular base is to have turned legs. I thought I would share the process of creating a turned piece on my CNC machine. I use my CAD/CAM software to design and create the necessary vectors and toolpaths for machining – […]
We really enjoy creating Shadow Box frames for Jacob at Honoring Service. Jacob was commissioned to create a unique Shadow Box to honor a retiring Marine. The Shadow Box was to include a display of the Marine’s Dress Uniform. To allow for such a unique display, the Shadow Box frame’s inside dimensions were 26″ x […]
We thought we would showcase some of our recent custom projects. Whether you are looking for an inspirational Wall Art, or if you are considering a custom carved wooden Serving Tray with your personalized design, we are here to create for you. Jim & Rebecca
There is always a bit of a challenge in a custom order. We enjoy challenges. This particular customer wanted a special gift to give to their client. They chose one of our wooden Serving Trays to be custom carved featuring their client’s sailboat’s name and a sailboat image. We wanted to personalize this with an […]
This particular project called for the creation of custom wall-mounted bookshelves on a reduced budget. Since the shelves were to be painted, I decided to use MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) for the shelves and corbels and to use Maple for the front edge to provide additional strength. Once the overall shelving design was complete, I […]
Our Oval Wooden Serving Tray prototype is nearing completion. The stain and a couple of coats of the hand-rubbed finish have been applied. The blacksmith is busy working on the wrought iron handles. We are also working on a different method of construction for another Oval Serving Tray. You may want to check back and […]
A Prototype in Progress We have long planned on creating an Oval Serving Tray. This is still a work in progress. To make our prototype, we used a solid block of Cherry measuring 23″ x 16″ x 1 3/4″ (three pieces were joined together). The two images below represent the Serving Tray after the initial […]
In the words of John Howard Payne ~ There’s No Place Like Home You will soon see the entire piece on the Wall Art section of our products page. Jim & Rebecca
Sola Gratia (By Grace Alone) Sola Fide (By Faith Alone) Solus Christus (By Christ Alone) Sola Scriptura (By Scripture Alone) Soli Deo Gloria (Glory To God Alone) You will soon find our new Five Solas Wall Art on the Wall Art section of our products page. Jim & Rebecca
Occasionally, I am asked about book-matching. What exactly is book-matching? To enhance the beauty of wood’s grain, I choose to resaw one solid piece of wood and book-match the two resulting halves. I use this particular technique on our wooden Serving Trays and on some our inspirational Wall Art. Here are the steps taken: In […]