Shakin’ it Up!

I’m excited to share that I’ve launched a new blog—not to replace this one, but to bring in some fresh perspectives! It’s called Handcrafted Time Travel and can be found on Substack. Right now, subscriptions are free, but who knows what the future holds? I might introduce paid subscriptions to offer even more in-depth content … Continue reading Shakin’ it Up!

Linenfold

I realize it has been a while since last I posted anything, but rest assured, I am back in the saddle again! In my previous blog post, I had just returned from the Society of American Period Furniture Makers (SAPFM) Annual Conference in New Bern, NC, where I had the pleasure of attending a linenfold … Continue reading Linenfold

Best Laid Plans

I completed Gretchen's box at the end of January. Given that it needed time for the oil to cure, it was not until well into February that I shipped it to Seattle. In the meantime, I was already planning my next project. During a romantic Valentine's Day weekend with my Bride in the north Georgia … Continue reading Best Laid Plans

Gretchen’s Box

As stated in an earlier post, 2023 started with a carved mahogany box for my daughter, Gretchen. Given just a few parameters, like it needs to hold six three-inch-diameter Mason jars and space for two-and-three-eights-inch-tall odds and ends, I arrived at the following design. Having received carte blanche as to the species of lumber to … Continue reading Gretchen’s Box

Looking Forward to 2023

Despite all of its negative press, I think 2022 was a great year. Connie and I made it through without so much as a sniffle. Despite the inflation hype, things seemed to balance out sufficiently, allowing for quite a few fun trips. We saw St. Louis, Seattle, and roughly all of south Georgia. After a … Continue reading Looking Forward to 2023