In a realm of wood and wonder, I chronicle the tale of my odyssey into the ancient craft of woodworking. With the precision of enchanted tools, I traverse the mystical realms of CNC, all whilst embarking upon the grand adventure that is my retirement. Here, amidst sawdust and dreams, I weave the narrative of my journey, one post at a time.
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Behold, upon a serendipitous visit to the woodworking emporium, did mine eyes fall upon a piece of Purpleheart wood, magnificent in hue and unparalleled in beauty. With a heart full of purpose, I sought the counsel of my beloved wife,…
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End Grain Cutting Board
Long have I yearned to forge an end grain cutting board, and now the time has dawned to bring this vision to life. With the scraps bequeathed by my nephew, I crafted a stock board to commence this noble endeavor.…
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New Day, New Tray
In yonder humble workshop, like unto Prospero’s isle, I did find a fine piece of walnut board upon the shelf. With great ambition, I resolved to fashion a most personal serving tray. The tray, divided in three parts, shall hold…
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Adding the Smoke
In the realm of innovation, there comes a time when one must embark upon a new project. For this particular endeavor, I have chosen to craft a whiskey smoker. Now, you may wonder, what manner of contraption is a whiskey…
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Adding Steps to the Workshop
In the ancient days, when years uncounted had passed, a craftsman of humble means, burdened by the mundane task of adding mere steps to the backdoor of his timeworn workshop, found his mind stirred by a grander vision. “Why build…
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Exploring Serving Trays
Beneath the verdant canopy of the Arcadia Triangle, the call to craftsmanship awakened within me. The hour had come to embark upon a quest into the art of crafting serving trays with my trusty CNC machine, much like the esteemed…