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Here is my first project to the site. Have had this idea for awhile to re-purpose some spent shotgun shells. Was a fun and easy project. I am a complete novice woodworker and was able to do the core of the woodwork in about an hour. Will be posting another clock where I integrated an LED...

A box designed and made in memory of Syd Barrett, founder member of Pink Floyd. Construction - EZ Mitre, Shell box. Dimensions - 100 mm square x 56 mm high x 5 mm thick walls ( 4.5 mm core + 0.5 mm pattern). On a 6 mm plinth/inner. Materials - Black, Red dyed and natural Sycamore veneer...

This design was originally featured in WOOD magazine about 15 years ago. The body is bandsawn, and the scalloped look of the top being achieved with a little carving. I made this box for my wife ,Marilyn. I added the Maple overlay just to be differant.It was quite a challenge getting the lines...

I made another shell box with my homemade CNC, but this time I spent a lot of energy with the shell design itself. I really like the African Rosewood that I had used before. It routes like a dream, and has a grain and color that goes with the shell motif. I have a board that is about 5.5...

I recently got married, this is a box that I made as a gift for my best man. After it was complete I filled it with some ammo. I saw some other projects on here that encased items in clear epoxy resin, there was a table with beer caps that impressed me in particular...

This custom designed Hat Making Tool was a commissioned item, and has been SOLD. ------------------------- I've been pretty busy the past few weeks working on Maloof-Inspired rocking chairs, and since they aren't finished yet, I've not posted much for projects lately. I did take a break from...

When I was a child , in England, in the 60's we had cupcakes. They only seemed to come in three types though; chocolate, lemon and orange. A memory of these inspired this box. Hexagons here as circles don't tessellate. Construction - EZ Mitre (modified), Shell Dimensions - 130 mm on the side x...

This is an EZ Mitre, Shell box. Click the links for construction method details. Size - 112mm square x 54mm high (on 122mm square x 5mm, Rosewood, pedestal base) Materials - Sapele, Yew, Sycamore, Rosewood and Birch Aeroply Glues - PVA and CA (viscous) Finish - Satin Spray Acrylic The...

Nautilus shells are one Nature's more perfect examples of the logarithmic spiral. This is my first attempt and proof of concept in plain 'ole (CHEAP!) pine. Turned out pretty nice. This little guy only has about a 3 inch diameter, but as a proof of concept, I'm pretty pleased with it. I'm...

These are Baptismal Founts designed by my mom. These will be placed in her church and are used for dipping a persons finger in holy water, which will be in the shell, and then making the mark of the cross on one's forehead. I wish I could take credit for carving the Jesus figurines, but they...

I started with a Construction Grade 2 X 4 with a 30" length. It 'wound up' as a wonderful nautilus shell. My first Lumberjocks project. Finish: Minwax Wood Finish Special Walnut 224 (1 coat) Minwax Wipe-On Poly Clear Satin (2 coats) Min wax Wipe-On Poly Clear Gloss (1 coat) final coat. A...

Yet again, Ross has come up with a brilliant design for me to make. Its taken some time, due to my recent back injury but here it is. A modified EZ Mitre, Shell, box with a Birch ply core and dyed veneer pattern. Measuring 120 mm by 60 mm on a side. Finished in Satin Acylic. Here's some...

A box inspired by the American designers, Charles and Ray Eames in a tonal palate of which I hope they would approve. Construction - EZ Mitre, Shell Dimensions - 109 mm on the side x 55 mm high on a 5 mm pedestal base Materials - Rosewood, Sycamore, Iroko and Birch ply (Baltic) Adhesives -...

My son came home with a broken lamp fixture from his work and suggested making a tortoise shell out of wood as a "lamp shade". So, I did! A few pieces of scrap cedar from a deck remodel provided the basis for a wood slab large enough for this project. After some serious carving and sanding with...

This is a progression from 'A' String and the string box version of Dinner on the Lake of Fire, posted yesterday. It is an EZ Mitre, Shell box Size : 110mm square x 45mm high on a 120mm square x 5mm high pedestal base. Materials : American Black Walnut, Pau Amarelo, Birch Ply Glues : PVA and...

So, I have been watching Boris Khechoyan carve masterpieces for a while in the shop that I hang out in, and I decided to ask him if he would teach me to carve. Finished this just in time for my three year "anniversary" and I'm sure my girlfriend is going to be very happy! His website, for those...

10"H x 5"W x 7"D. Bleached maple, turned, carved, textured, pierced. Stand is cherry, carved and wire brushed, painted with black gesso and burnished. This is the first in a new series based on my beachcombing findings. The shell fragment inspiration is of a very worn sea scallop piece that I...

I've been playing around with this basic design for a few weeks now, and this is the latest iteration. It's made from some curly ambrosia maple, with African mahogany dividers, and blue paua shell inlay. It's carved initially with my shaper origin to establish the overall shape of the braids...

mahogany hand carved classical shell that supose to go on top of the brocken pedament of 18th century bureu-bookcase.

the front carved surface has been prepared for the final shellac/polish aplication. but needed to be instaled first.