Bandsaw Boxes
If you are looking for a truly unique, one-of-a-kind gift, consider a bandsaw box. These boxes are made out of wood using only a bandsaw for cutting them out. The wood may be a solid block, a laminated block or a log from the woodpile. Whereas most boxes have straight sides and square corners, band saw boxes have virtually no restrictions as to shape. They can be oval, heart-shaped, or any shape the maker can think of. While the client provides a general idea of what is desired in the box, it is up to the woodworker as to the final shape of the box. For example, the client may indicate that they want a box with two hearts and two drawers using laminated wood. We try to meet the client's needs by asking questions, providing sketches, and trying to get a general idea of what the client wants as an end result.
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Mountain Woodworker was formally created by Phil Rasmussen in 2009 after retirement from both the military and the NC Community College System.
Phil's first exposure to woodworking was at his grandfather's knees when he was around seven years old. His Grandfather was a noted craftsman in the Boston area and did much of the repair work to furniture and other items at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
As he grew, Phil kept an interest in woodworking helping his father with home projects. In 1959,he turned his first cup and bowl while attending school in Turkey.
Continuing with his education while in the service, Phil developed his artistic skills through art and photography courses. While attending Rochester Institute of Technology, he sold his first piece of woodwork (a dinning room table) at a student art exhibit.
Since graduating from college he has taught courses at the community college and university level for students and faculty alike until he retired in 2009, at which time he formed Mountain Woodworker. While creating masterful pieces of woodworking, he continues to lecture and demonstrate various aspects of woodworking.
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Stuart Zysman
For Special Jewelry Box5.0Great communication and consideration of the details of my requests. The cherry keepsake box came out beautiful and very high quality work.
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Spencer Cocanour
For Cedar Chest4.8Outstanding work and highly recommend. Amazing detail and quality of work.
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James Schutz
For Rifle/Shotgun Cleaning Box5.0Phil was very easy to work with, He is very detailed, you know exactly what he's proposing, he also does an excellent job in keeping you updated in where he's at with your project. I highly recommend Phil Rasmussen, Mountain Woodworker.
JHJessy Hanley
For Stash Box Project4.7It's beautiful -- just beautiful! It was just what I wanted and came out better than I could have hoped!
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Christina Carson
For Wooden block ink stamps with carved picture Project4.8The final product was beautifully made. There are some changes I'd make that neither of us knew about at the time (need a softer wood), but it was a real pleasure working with Phil Rasmussen and he worked hard to meet a deadline, which I much appreciated.
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