Monday, October 11, 2010

Lathe craft -Pens- for sale


These two click type pens are made from corn cobs
$25.00 each plus shipping

This twist type pen is made from spalded Holly.
$25.00 plus shipping

This twist pen is made from cocobolo wood.
$20.00 plus shipping

This twist pen is made from Tulip wood.
$20.00 plus shipping


This is a bullet cartridge click type pen made from African Black Wood
$25.00

Friday, October 8, 2010

Lathe craft -Eccentric oil lamps- for sale



These a called eccentric turnings. They are turned on a lathe by turning the top part in a straight position then off-setting the piece and turning the next part, then finally resetting the piece back to its original plane and finish turning the base. They all have 10 coats of polyurethane for a finish and they come with either a glass encased candle or a battery powered flicker lamp. In the first two pictured, the lamps are taken apart to show what is included.

This is made from Sycamore. $25.00 plus shipping




 This is made from Mulberry. $25.00 plus shipping




This is made from Spalted Maple. $25.00 plus shipping




This is made from a Walnut. $25.00 plus shipping



Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Woodcraft for sale


Log Cabin Bird Feeder

The core of this bird feeder is made from treated 1/2 inch plywood, roof made from treated 2" X 6" wood. Animals attached with deck screws. Exterior glue and brass nails used through-out. This should last a long time outside. Price $75.00 plus shipping.






Log Cabin Blue Bird House

The core of this bird house is made from treated 1/2 inch plywood, roof made from treated 2" X 6" wood.  Exterior glue and brass nails used through-out. Hinged clean-out on bottom and u-bolt in back to attach to a 1" pipe (not included) This should last a long time outside. Price $75.00 plus shipping.


All the whirlie-gigs listed below are made from the wood of a Locust tree. This wood is prized for its resistance to decay. It will usually out last treated woods. They are hand painted and sprayed with 2 coats of exterior polyurethane to preserve the colors. This spray should be reapplied anually for maximum protection of the paint. They come with brass tube lined mounting holes in the bottom that have a stainless ball seated at the top of hole. Also included is a stainless steel nail on which to place the gig. Price for single pivot gigs like this one is $50.00 plus shipping.

Forest Fire Fighter


Fisherman
This whirlie gig has two pivot points and is made the same as the above one. Double pivot gigs take more time to cut and fit. They are also more difficult to assemble. Price $60.00 plus shipping.

Tug of War with Carrot
Another double pivot whirlie gig with the same inclusions as listed above. Price $60.00


 Structure firefighter
Single pivot whirlie gig $50.00 plus shipping.


Custom Signs
I can also make custom signs simular to the one below. This sign measures 27 inches wide by 20 inches high. It has a custom frame made from Red Cedar around it. The cost for a sign like this one is $75.00 plus shipping. Prices will vary based on size, # of letters and complexity. Contact me for exact cost.




Saturday, October 2, 2010

Columbus Farm Festival 2010


Dan and Judy's Tree Treasures display

Dan on left and the lovely and gracious Judy on right

Eccentric turned oil lamps