Grandpas Cane
This was a delightful project, more for the person with whom i worked than for the project itself. This is, as the name indicated, a cane made for a Grandpa. It was a complete surprise gift from a young grandchild who saw that Grandpa needed a bit of help getting around, and undertook to remedy the situation. What a wonderful way to show Grandpa your love. The cane itself has a heavy brass grip and brass foot, and is turned from Hard Maple that has been placed in black dye for a week to attain the deep black permanence desired. The finish is Velvit Oil for durability and water protection, buffed to a sheen with a topcoat of carnauba wax. On the leading face of the cane while in use Grandpa's name is engraved and, since it was made is important to Grandpa, we engraved "Made in USA" at the foot.
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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.
- MR
Meaghan Ruddy
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Zach Evans
For Spherical Ring Boxes5.0Jim did an incredible job on this project. He was very responsive to any questions, always available to chat and go over the details of what I was looking for, and ultimately created EXACTLY what I had envisioned for the box.
My fiance-to-be is going to be absolutely stunned when she sees her ring sitting in this thing. Thank you for doing such a great job, Jim! You were so easy to work with and knocked this out of the park!
- KB
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
- ES
Eileen Smyth
For Wooden Bocci Ball Set5.0The bocci ball set is absolutely beautifully well made. I am extremely satisfied with the product. Even though Jim had to take care of some personal family matters, he came through with a completed product delivered in time for Christmas. I will most definitely use his services again.
Eileen Smyth
- MW
Matthew Weiss
For Slider Puzzles5.0Jim was very responsive via the online chat and made sure I got my piece in time for when I needed it. The quality of the work was excellent.
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