Handemade

Everything made with my hands.

The Artisan

As I approach each piece of wood I ask it what it wants to become.  What is the shape and character it desires.  Each species is unique.  Possessing different needs and characteristics that require careful consideration.  The grains and depth of tones or colors inform connections.  I hope that each piece invokes a need to touch and handle the objects.

 

The Technical

At this time, I do not possess a Lathe, and have a limited number of power tools available to me.  This means that each piece takes several hours to create and finish.  Each piece is measured out, drilled, shaped, sanded, and finished all by hand.  The few "power" tools that I currently possess are used primarily for their precision.  In the future, as I develop my skills and my workshop I will add more tools to assist me.

Tools List

PowerTools:
  • Performax Corded 5" Bench Top Disc Sander
  • Tool Shop 8" 5-Speed Bench Drill Press
  • Milwaukee M18 1/2" Power Drill
  • Dremel 200 Series
Hand Tools:
  • Z-Saw Dozuki Hardwood 150mm
  • Z-Saw Kataba 250mm
Abrasives:
  • 3M Pro Grade Precision Sanding Sponges
  • Micro-Mesh Sanding Pads

Glues:

  • Gorilla Wood Glue
  • Starbond CA Glue

Finishes:

  • Rubio's Monocoat Oil Plus 2C
  • Howard Feed-n-Wax Beeswax & Orange Oil (No Longer Used)