Letter openers

They do look like art! Made one a few years ago from some White Oak, still working great:)

-- Lifting one end of the plank.

man those are shear beauty,much nicer than any you would buy.you got some lucky friends getting those kinds of gifts.

-- working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

Love them! especially the one with a sort of natural base. Well done!

-- Bill - in New Hampshire

Thank guys, much appreciated…Jack…

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

Your friends should appreciate these gifts, for certain! They look really good!

-- Steven.......Random Orbital Nailer

I agree with all above – my favorite is the one in the first picture

-- Dick, Malvern Ohio - my biggest fear is that when I die, my wife sells my toys for what I told her I paid for them

Absolutely gorgeous—a true inspiration!

-- Dennis 'We are all faced with a series of great opportunities, brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.' Charles Swindoll

Thank you all. It means a lot to me. I’m pretty reclusive so your comments are bout the only feedback I get. Most people just can’t relate to what a wood worker goes through. Hope you all are having as much fun as I am. Later…Jack…

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

Excellent presentation pieces that are also functional! The wood choices are real eye catchers, kinda like a wooden version of Damascus steel. Beautiful work Jack!

Great idea for those smaller pieces!

-- Steve - Impatience is Expensive

Very artisanal and original – as well as being a very good use from drops.

Love ‘em!

-- "Never let your dogma be run over by your karma!"

Thanks all, very much appreciated and inspiring.

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

Quite unique and very artistic!

My favorite is the second one, with the blade inserted into the base. The handle is gorgeous, too! I’d like to know how you made the slot it fits into.

-- Sawdusty Dan - Bellevue, NE - "Women and cats will do as they please. Men and dogs should just relax and get used to it." Robert A. Heinlein

AH, a late post!

I cut it in half, figured out the size and angle of the blade and carved it out. I keep holding it together until the fit worked. Then, of course, just glue it back together.

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

They are amazing, what a wonderful way to use the scraps.
You really have a gift of bringing the wood alive in the piece, not just a piece made of wood.
Big smile to you, my artist friend.
Best thoughts,
Mads

-- MAD F, the fanatical rhykenologist and vintage architect.