Category Archives: 4-Household Items

Ratcheting Book Stand-Redux

Posted on July 16, 2017 by

It’s not very often that I get requests for projects that I build.  Some of my stuff is a little out there.  But, when I do get a request, I try to accommodate.  My version of the ratcheting book stand … Continue reading →

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Ratcheting Book Stand-Lathe Project

Posted on May 7, 2017 by

One of the projects high on my list,  in the event that I ever had a lathe, is a 17th Century turned book stand that Peter Follansbee reintroduced.  It’s a nifty design with a ratcheting mechanism to adjust the angle … Continue reading →

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Honey Dipper-000-Lathe Project 

Posted on April 26, 2017 by

In my ongoing quest to learn to turn and, to a lesser extent, shrink my mountain of offcuts I present the next beginner project that I have tackled.  The Honey Dipper. There is not much to say about the honey … Continue reading →

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Garden Dibber-Lathe Project

Posted on April 19, 2017 by

Like most things in hand work, no amount of reading or watching of videos can teach you to turn wood on a lathe.  At some point you have to start putting tool to wood.  Only then can your hand and … Continue reading →

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Incense Burner Stand-Part 2-Complete

Posted on August 7, 2016 by

Not a whole lot to add to the story here.  I simply added a coat of Tried and True Original to the stand as per the instructions on the can.  That’s about all there is to it.  I’ll add a … Continue reading →

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Incense Burner Stand-Part 1

Posted on August 6, 2016 by

Our sense of smell is a powerful thing.  Pleasant smells have the power to alter our mood.  Some smells bring back memories.  I’ve even read that the smell of fresh baked cookies can help to sell a house.  Unpleasant odors … Continue reading →

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Seizing Inspiration when it Presents

Posted on August 6, 2016 by

I make things.   Not to earn a living.  Not because I have to.  I make things because I want to and to satisfy a deep-seated desire to create.  I tend to make things that have a practical use, it … Continue reading →

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