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  • 3 Wooden Bowls

    3 Wooden Bowls

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    These bowls are sized from 9-11.5″ diameter and 2.5-3″ tall. I raise the base 1/4″ to make it appear that the bowl is “floating”. Sand to 600 grit. Finish with 3 coats of Tried and True (polymerized linseed oil and bees wax). Polish with HUT PPP high gloss wax, 2oz bar. Quilted Maple Cherry Beech

  • Stanton 3-Legged Stool

    Stanton 3-Legged Stool

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    This pair of stools was inspired by a video I watched about making Stanton Stools with hand tools only. These two stools were made from a single 2×12 by 6′ board of local construction lumber (Douglas Fir) board. This was a gratifying woodworking project and the total cost was ~$12. The stools were finished with…

  • Gate Leg Drop Leaf Oak Table

    Gate Leg Drop Leaf Oak Table

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    I made this Gate Leg Drop Leaf Table in my garage using only a table saw and Router. When unfolded, the tabletop is flat and smooth, about 6 ft. wide, strong and sturdy. Finished with one coat of Shellac, Oak Stain and 4 coats of Polyurethane. This table was used for many years at my…

  • Homemade Wooden Chessboard

    Homemade Wooden Chessboard

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    This homemade wooden Chessboard is composed of 1.5″ Maple and Mohagany squares, making the overall playing area 12″ x 12″ square. The mitered border is a router-trimmed edge with a 45-degree angle. The mitered border is Oak wood. The whole project is finished in Watco Danish Oil, then 4 coats of Watco wipe-on polyurethane. Small…

  • Nested Wooden Bowls

    Nested Wooden Bowls

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    These nested wooden bowls are made of Figured Maple, about 10″ in diameter and 3.25″ tall. Finished in Tried and True Original (Beeswax and Linseed oil).