Category Archives: 7-Methods

Hillbilly Mini Tansu-Progress 2

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Greg Merritt

With the temperature in the single digits and the wind chill causing it to dip below zero, it took a few hours of running the space heater to obtain a reasonable bit of warmth in the shop.  I was able … Continue reading →

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Hillbilly Inlay Pattern Development-Pattern Sheet No.2

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Greg Merritt

This is the second sheet of patterns in this series.  All of these patterns are based upon a 30-60-90deg triangle.  These are straight forward patterns and require very little by way of measuring. The first three patterns are variations on … Continue reading →

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Hillbilly Inlay Pattern Development-Pattern Sheet No.1

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Greg Merritt

As I’ve been designing my own projects and building other repeat projects a few things have developed.  Some have been intentional, some just sort of happened on their own. I’m drawn to the Japanese style and have made a concerted … Continue reading →

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Hillbilly Mini Tansu-Progress 1

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Greg Merritt

In my ongoing pursuit to develop a few key designs from which to work with, I have come up with this little cabinet.  Which continues my tansu theme.  Being that this is a basic square there are several configuration possibilities. … Continue reading →

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Stitch in Time Box-Progress 3

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Greg Merritt

After an additional couple of hours I finished all of the lacing on the box.  Now I had to tackle the lid.  Even with all of my internet searching I wasn’t able to find any details on how these types … Continue reading →

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Stitch in Time Box-Progress 2

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Greg Merritt

I last left you with Norwegian Tine.  The tine (teen-ah) is a traditional folk box made by steam bending a thin strip of wood into a circular or, most popular, oval form.  Much like the Shaker oval boxes that most … Continue reading →

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Stitch in Time Box-Progress 1

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Greg Merritt

Back when I was 8 or 9, seems like eons ago, there came a summer when it was decided that I would be placed in day camp.  Essentially, this was a glorified babysitting service for those of us with working … Continue reading →

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Searching for My Voice and Inspiration

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Greg Merritt

I don’t consider my skill level to be refined enough to think of myself as a “craftsman” or “artisan” and I doubt that I ever will.  I’m just a guy puttering around in a shed.  Even so, I find that I … Continue reading →

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Ditty Bag with a Wooden Bottom-Progress 2

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Greg Merritt

Part two of this little project starts with the installation of the rope grommet at the top  of the bag.  This operation would be difficult if not impossible without the seaming palm.  To sew the grommet in place requires the … Continue reading →

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Kolrosing-aka Hillbilly Inlay

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Greg Merritt

If you’ve been following allowing with my wood butchery you’ve seen and heard me make mention of kolrosing.  Something I affectionately refer to as my Hillbilly Inlay.  I first stumbled upon the technique while researching spoon carving.  I tried it and it … Continue reading →

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