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Will Work for Wood, Part 2 25 May 2013 | 09:07 pm
I didn’t realize there was going to be a Part 2 to the story, but we’ve got major wood drama! Stop the presses! I asked a pen turner friend to make me a pen out of a chunk of cocobolo burl. When he be...
Will work for wood 9 May 2013 | 02:30 am
A customer in California recently commissioned the most complex cutting board I’ve ever attempted. He said, “I know there’s a cutting board you’ve been wanting to attempt, but haven’t done it yet. Wel...
Custom Anigre Desk 23 Feb 2013 | 11:17 pm
This was a really fun project and was a ‘first’ in many ways. I’ve never made more than one of any particular piece of furniture before. But after designing this for a client, I loved the look so much...
Bearings Magazine article on LoneStar Artisans 3 Nov 2012 | 03:21 am
The editor of Bearings Guide Magazine (http://southeast.bearingsguide.com/) decided to do a story about our little company! It went live today and I think the author did a fantastic job of capturing w...
Where did all the wood go??? 19 Jul 2012 | 12:52 am
There were a number of trade publications that excitedly announced the following yesterday: U.S. Hardwood Exports Hit 72-Month High: May’s hardwood lumber export data totaled 121.4 million board fee...
Where did all the wood go??? 18 Jul 2012 | 09:52 pm
There were a number of trade publications that excitedly announced the following yesterday: U.S. Hardwood Exports Hit 72-Month High: May’s hardwood lumber export data totaled 121.4 million board feet,...
Perspective is helpful 1 Jul 2012 | 09:26 pm
I don’t have enough tools, or clamps, or hours in the day. My shop isn’t big enough. I wish I had some helpers. Insurance is really expensive. Seven years, and I STILL don’t have air conditioning in t...
Perspective is helpful 1 Jul 2012 | 09:26 pm
I don’t have enough tools, or clamps, or hours in the day. My shop isn’t big enough. I wish I had some helpers. Insurance is really expensive. Seven years, and I STILL don’t have air conditioning in t...
World’s Most Expensive Jewelry Box 14 Jun 2012 | 11:41 pm
I have FINALLY completed this project, which was the source of much ‘analysis paralysis’ for me. The client approached me months ago, wanting to surprise his wife with a custom-made jewelry box. He ga...
World’s Most Expensive Jewelry Box 14 Jun 2012 | 11:41 pm
I have FINALLY completed this project, which was the source of much ‘analysis paralysis’ for me. The client approached me months ago, wanting to surprise his wife with a custom-made jewelry box. He ga...