Tag Archives: spalted pecan

Names on Tools: Past and Future Owners

Posted on September 24, 2021 by literaryworkshop

Awhile back, I published a post about vintage tools with previous owners’ names on them. While it’s fun to imagine (and sometimes deduce) the character of the men who owned and used these tools before they came into my hands, … Continue reading →

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Making a Dovetailed Recorder Case

Posted on January 3, 2017 by literaryworkshop

Some years ago I was given a wooden tenor recorder.  (It’s a Küng pearwood, made in Germany, if anybody cares.)  It came in a basswood storage case that the previous owner had made for it, but time and use had … Continue reading →

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I Learned to Turn

Posted on March 8, 2015 by literaryworkshop

A few days ago, I was selling my spoons at an arts & crafts show, and I got talking to one of the other vendors there, a semi-retired gentleman who turns wooden bowls and vessels.  He had a number of … Continue reading →

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Making a Joiner’s Mallet

Posted on October 15, 2014 by literaryworkshop

My current joiner’s mallet is over six years old and is starting to show a little wear.  I’ve had some pecan wood drying in my attic for a year now, and I decided it was time to bring it down … Continue reading →

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Building Two Saws: Part 1

Posted on August 23, 2014 by literaryworkshop

This week, I began building two saws, each with a different story behind it.  First, the stories. Story #1 A few months ago, my next-door neighbor was cleaning out her shed and threw out a lot of junk.  My oldest … Continue reading →

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Back to School Project: Pencil Boxes

Posted on August 5, 2014 by literaryworkshop

It's almost time for school to start, and my kids needed new pencil boxes. I built them each a new pencil box using salvaged lumber and traditional joinery. Continue reading →

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Spalt!

Posted on January 7, 2014 by literaryworkshop

It all began back in 2009 when a neighbor was having a pecan tree taken down.  I came over to watch the arborist at work, and I asked if I could have part of the trunk.  He kindly dropped a … Continue reading →

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