Tree Sections. I have easy access to tree limb sections. Smaller sections were used as clock faces. Bigger sections were turned into seats for high-staked stools and tables. Large diameter sections, if they crack when drying, are treated with filled epoxy containing crushed turquoise, malachite, carbon black or dutchman splines.

Baskets. Some simple square baskets let me store a few weeks worth of newspapers before having to throw them out. I can use simple splines and expanded their use to boxes. Small box splines are often not necessary from a mechanical perspective but they look neat!

Boxes. Inspired by Matt Kenney’s 52 Boxes, this three level box with veneer finish and fabric interior represents a real challenge. No miter splines but enough detail work to satisfy the most demanding woodworker. I create simpler boxes using miter splines as a design element.

End Grain. Various sizes of end grain chopping blocks and simple side grain cheese boards are available. Larger full size chopping blocks as shown here would only be produced by request. Maple, Walnut, Cherry and Oak and other hardwoods are used to provide contrast.

Kumiko. This Japanese art form really grabbed my attention and I’ve spent many hours trying to achieve the level of perfection shown initially in Kenney’s book and more recently in the four books by Desmond King. The piece shown is approximately 20″ square, with a cherry frame. I can create many options to displaying this art.

Shoji Screens. These Basswood screens have a coated ‘rice paper’ backing to diffuse light making them an unusual window decoration. The screen shown is approximately 11″x25″ and was modified from design ideas in books by Toshio Odate and Desmond King. I can create more complex kumiko details within the simple vertical and horizontal strips of the basic shoji, .

Wooden Puzzles. Four different styles of wooden puzzles made using contrasting wood, and designed to annoy and frustrate young grandkids and many adults.