Dartmouth Society Canes
"Some of the graduates will carry canes carved with a Griffin, Sphinx, Phoenix or other symbol on Sunday as they march in Commencement. These are more than stylish accessories. The canes are the only public display of the student's membership in a senior society, traditional, often secret student organizations dedicated to "encouraging excellence among members and loyal service to Dartmouth," to quote one description from the early 20th century." from "What's the Story With the Canes", Bill Platt, http://www.dartmouth.edu/~commence/facts/canes.html. These are a few of the canes carried in the 2016 and 2017 commencement ceremonies.
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I have been making from wood for as long as I can remember. I take a great deal of pride in my work and will not accept a commission if I am not entirely sure I can complete it to your satisfaction. ShopDog Turnery is a one-person, one-dog operation making all sorts of custom items, primarily lathe based. This includes bottle-stoppers, wine glasses (with glass or wooden bowls), platters and plates, bowls, boxes, and whatever else springs to mind.
In addition to lathe work I make various flat pieces; tables, specialty boxes, cutting boards and, again, whatever else springs to mind.
I make for the joy of the making, using sustainably harvested and reclaimed or historical woods exclusively.
Molly was the ShopDog, but is no longer with us. She did all the "RUFF" work in the turnery.
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Cindi Kirchhoff
For Cedar Name Signs5.0Perfect. He read my mind!
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Ann Russo
For Pork Only Please5.0Love, love , love my extra large cutting board. Exactly what I described, we communicated and sent pictures so I could get color and style exactly right. I am ordering two more, beautifully crafted and an amazing value. Thanks for a gorgeous piece that I will love for a very long time.
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Carillon
For Pedestal/column display stand4.0I had a particular look in mind for a wooden pedestal to display a sculpture. Jim immediately understood my idea. The pedestal that he made looks just like what I had in mind. Thanks, Jim!
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Kenneth Barnes
For End-Grain White Oak Cutting Board With A Walnut Accent (Butcher Style)5.0I am very happy with finished project. I would use the maker again
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Michael Stein
For Michael's Monopoly board game property titles5.0Jim was fantastic! The project was completed on the timeline he communicated, and the workmanship is first class. Would definitely work with him again.
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