We were contacted to create a very special Christmas gift. Our client commissioned us to create a custom made, heirloom-quality, Diplomacy gameboard. This was a delightful project and it was a pleasure to work with Stacey.
All the components were milled from solid cherry hardwood.
Our client chose to have handcrafted stained playing pieces included with the gameboard.
Our daughter created two satin-lined velvet drawstring pouches for the playing pieces.
Our client secured rights to reproduce the gameboard image. The digitally reproduced gameboard image is protected under glass.
We carved our client’s personal inscription (under pouches) within one section of the interior.
The finished outer dimensions of this custom Diplomacy gameboard are 38.625″ long x 28.875″ wide x 3.75″ tall.
The design of this gameboard included enclosed storage for game pieces, note pads, etc.
Also included into the design were finger-holes which facilitate the removal of the playing surface in order to access the storage compartment.
Do you have a custom project in mind? We’d love to help.
The van Vegten Family
Gathering Wood’s Oval Serving Tray Chosen As A Favorite
The talented team over at AtticMag offers something new every day — home ideas, practical experience, design information, opinions, sources and inspirational photographs.
Our lovely oval Serving Tray was chosen as a favorite by Shopping Editor Allison Arnett on Allison Shops.
Coming Soon from Gathering Wood
Can you imagine . . .
Featuring the traditional construction of dovetail joinery and the elegance of a fluted handle.
An Inspirational Wall Art of Noteworthy Proportions
We enjoyed working with our client, Rebekah, in designing exactly what she wanted. This Inspirational Wall Art, with the full text of Micah 6:8, takes center stage as a custom carved Wall Art of noteworthy proportions ~ 34 wide x 24″ high.
What can we do for you?
Jim & Rebecca
The van Vegten Family
Custom Woodworking in Santa Clarita
Our client is building a custom home and is installing wainscoting throughout. We were commissioned to create custom wainscot panels to wrap some corner columns within the home. Wainscoting adds a striking touch to any home.
Below is an image of one of the corners which is to be wrapped with Knotty Alder panels.
Because of the embellishments which were to be carved and routed into these wainscot panels, I chose glue joints which would provide more surface area for glue than the usual butt/biscuit joint. These joints also eliminate the possibility of exposed biscuits after carving and routing.
This glue joint profile was used to create the panels.
This lock miter joint profile was used to create the corners which were to receive a routed cove detail.
Each panel (various sizes) was created to our client’s dimensions.
In keeping with his mountain & wildlife theme, our client chose to embellish each panel with this deer relief.
I look forward to helping you with your custom woodworking needs.
JIM
Create Your Own Wall Art
Sometimes customizing a piece simply means taking something which we already make and making it your own. Our client liked our There’s No Place Like Home Wall Art . . . with a slight twist . . . There’s No Place Like New York.
This custom piece was ordered in a reduced size of 16″ x 7″ to accommodate a smaller space. The detail is still striking at these dimensions.
Would you like to create your own custom wall art?
An Oval Serving Tray ~ Custom Carved for Your Family
We enjoy custom projects and this custom carved oval Serving Tray was a delight to create. Our client, Laura, was a pleasure to work with and we really enjoyed seeing her delighted expression when she saw her completed Serving Tray.
Serving Trays make wonderful personalized gifts. What can we do for you?
The van Vegten Family
Custom Diplomacy Gameboard
We were contacted to create a very special Christmas gift. Our client commissioned us to create a custom made, heirloom-quality, Diplomacy gameboard. This was a delightful project and it was a pleasure to work with Stacey.
All the components were milled from solid cherry hardwood.
Our client chose to have handcrafted stained playing pieces included with the gameboard.
Our daughter created two satin-lined velvet drawstring pouches for the playing pieces.
Our client secured rights to reproduce the gameboard image. The digitally reproduced gameboard image is protected under glass.
We carved our client’s personal inscription (under pouches) within one section of the interior.
The finished outer dimensions of this custom Diplomacy gameboard are 38.625″ long x 28.875″ wide x 3.75″ tall.
The design of this gameboard included enclosed storage for game pieces, note pads, etc.
Also included into the design were finger-holes which facilitate the removal of the playing surface in order to access the storage compartment.
Do you have a custom project in mind? We’d love to help.
The van Vegten Family
Our New Oval Serving Tray
Look what I found inside this 8/4 slab of Cherry . . .
. . . this lovely oval Serving Tray.
We are ready to offer our new oval Serving Tray for purchase through our website. Look for it to be released next week.
Simple Separate Deliberate Kingdom
This is a favorite – This piece was a surprise gift from a loving wife to her dear husband for their Wedding Anniversary. The text on this Wall Art is rooted in one of our favorite ministries – Highlands Ministries.
We enjoyed being part of such a lovely Anniversary gift and making new friends along the way.
What would you liked carved on your inspirational Wall Art?
Jim & Rebecca
Unique Serving Tray – What Does it Symbolize?
We are so grateful to our client for this information and for her kind words. Here is the explanation which our client provided to us about this very unique Serving Tray –
We truly want our clients to be delighted with their custom order, and to enjoy the process of bringing their design concepts to fruition. It is always such a joy to hear from them after they’ve received their order.
Rebecca & Jim