This Christmas I decided that I would try to make all of the gifts. Other than a few minor purchases, I came close. Of course I had to start working on these in October!!! Here is this year’s line up: Continuing the tradition of the annual collection of Ornaments: Then, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Gifts
Anniversary Gift
For our anniversary this year, I decided to combine two skills I’ve been refining this last year: Wood turning and CNC Carving. I made this turned Box with a Corian Carved lid. The box is made from Zebra wood.
Making name tags for Kate’s Wedding Reception
When Kate started planning her wedding WAY back in the Winter of 2019, she asked me if I could make the name tags for the Wedding reception. Well, after an extra year to prepare for it, I, fortunately, started in the spring of this year and, working with Kate, came … Continue reading
New Carved Top Boxes, now made at LHV
Now that I have a CNC Router at the Little House in the Village, it’s time to see what I can do with it! So, I decided to make a Corian Carved top on a wood turned box as a gift for one of my sisters. This came out … Continue reading
Finally! A Laser for the LHV!
One of the things missing from my Workshop at LHV is a laser. I’ve gotten used to being able to use the one at HIW for making jigs, various engraving projects, and even cutting thin wood and acrylic for various projects. Prices have fallen and capabilities have increased on inexpensive … Continue reading