12/01/2025
Hello Friends! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! It’s been a great few months in the shop since my last post with several unique projects, and I’m excited to share with you three recent ones.
First of all, I had some beautiful Acacia wood left over from the stools I built earlier this year, and I was able to use it in a cutting board with a Red Grandis border.
Next, since I have fallen in love with Canarywood, I wanted to feature it on another coaster set. Fortunately, an order came in, and I was able to use it with Walnut and Maple for a really nice combination.
Lastly, I had the amazing opportunity to build something that I was truly honored to do for a dear friend – a burial flag display case. It was a true blessing to be trusted to build something that would display and protect the flag the family received, and it’s hard to say just how meaningful it was to see this project come together. While several types of wood such as Walnut, Oak, or Sapele would have worked equally well, I especially love their decision to use Cherry for the wood due to the amazingly beautiful and naturally warm tone it has.
Of the many types of projects I have been asked to build, this was perhaps the most rewarding because of how personal it was for the family. Display cases like this can be bought from many sources, of course, but being able to customize it and give it personal touches truly makes a difference in the end.
I hope you have a wonderful holiday season and to hear from you about any projects you may be interested in!