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Artist Name: Ohtake Ryousuke Title: Spiny Lobster Details: circa 2014 - 31cm - Boxwood, "beard of whale" Why It's Notable: The form of the spiny lobster was impeccably replicated in boxwood. But the realistic appearance wasn't enough to get recognized as a Notable Inspiration. This was: the joints were carved so they move just like a real lobster would. This amazing video … Continue reading Ryousuke Ohtake – Spiny Lobster
This artful tool chest contains fine hand tools and media donated by 16 individuals/organizations to honour Fred West who was an amazing supporter of the woodworking hand tool world.The chest and its contents will be on display at Woodworking In America this September in Scott Meek's booth. At his booth, you can enter to win it … Continue reading Fred West Commemorative Tool Chest at Woodworking In America September 12-13, 2014
One of the design blogs that I follow, 2Modern, is beginning a new series called Behind the Design with the intent to "tell the story of the person behind the handcrafted pieces on the 2Modern site." Their first article is focused on designer/woodworker/maker Andy Johnson. I will be watching for more of this series, for sure! … Continue reading Behind the Design
I found these three things to be rather interesting and wanted to share them with you. Linsey Pollak made a clarinet from a carrot in under five minutes on stage during a TEDx Talk. My buddy, Mike Flaim, posted a video on his blog of Izzy Swan making a bowl using a table saw. Lisa Chemerika described … Continue reading Interesting Turnings
I just completed a new cribbage board, but this one was made much differently from the others. I scaled up the board, and added a base to transform it into a table. I had some fun with the base. For the stretcher, I used the bandsaw to cut three slits of graduated lengths in one end … Continue reading Beware of Step 27
A number of months ago, a fellow brought me a boxful of old tools and said that he just wanted them to go to good homes where they would be appreciated. In the box were these three saw sets. (A) Stanley Pistol Grip Saw Set Despite the worn paint, this saw set works smoothly and … Continue reading Overflow, Part XVIII
A few weeks ago, I received a phone call from a fellow looking for a retirement gift for one of his employees. He had been looking at my site and had decided on Cribbage Board 11 because he liked the shape. That sale reduced my inventory to a single cribbage board (#12) and spurred me … Continue reading Three New Cribbage Boards
I recently finished reading The Unknown Craftsman: A Japanese Insight into Beauty by Sõetsu Yanagi and adapted by Bernard Leach. It explores the circumstances under which beautiful objects are created, and how industrialization has influenced handmade craft. I began taking down quotations that were interesting and worthy of sharing, but soon found myself jotting down entire paragraphs. So, rather … Continue reading The Unknown Craftsman: A Japanese Insight into Beauty
This 4" try square made by Crown Tools isn't accurate, but it looks pretty (minus the marks on the blued steel blade). The rosewood and brass handle is in good condition. Overall, the square measures approximately 5 x 3-1/4" and the stock is 9/16" thick. If you would like this square, please leave a comment … Continue reading Overflow, Part XVII
What is Overflow? In 2011, I started my Overflow program to give away woodworking stuff I no longer used to followers of my blog. To date, I have given away 16 lots of items. Well, I'm cleaning shop and reviving Overflow. You might be wise to subscribe to my blog, if you aren't already receiving e-mail … Continue reading The Revival of Overflow!
