Toy Sword And Shield
Philosophically, I wanted a set that didn't insult the kid's imagination with too much detail or painting or ornament, but also evoked the real thing in look, weight, and feel. Each is truly handmade- individually created, shaped and contoured by what looks and feels right rather than measurements. So there are sanding marks, wavy lines, and dings, but that only adds to the genuine feel. This is solid work, built to last generations- the sword and shield I would have loved to treasure when I was a kid. Sword is 20.5" long, 1.25" thick, and 3.5" at its widest. Made from a single piece of white oak. Turned handle, shaped blade with no true edges or points. Finished simply with paste wax. Shield is 14" long, 1" thick, and 9" at its widest. Made from solid white oak with contoured face and eased edges, and finished with paste wax. Straps of leather with brass button detailing.
Finish
- white
Features
- handle
Type
- wood
Material
- oak
Category
- Paintings
Base
- metal
Material
- leather
Meet the Maker
David Wunderink
Riftsawn Carpentry
Furniture, woodturnings, installations, and reproductions. Made in Grand Rapids with solid wood and love.
I came to furniture and woodworking the long way through general construction, spending many years rehabbing urban rowhomes on the staff of Sandtown Habitat for Humanity in Baltimore, where I was forced to think abstractly and learned to love solving problems and working within restricted budgets.
This translates well to the work I do now, where the projects I love taking on the most involve critical thinking, imagination, and the challenge (and joy) of finding just the right solution to a tricky situation. The projects I love best involve elements I've never done before, which both make me a better carpenter and produce my most creative works.
I try my best to use sustainably harvested and local lumber, or reclaim lumber from barns, houses, and factories around me. I use solid hardwoods, not only for their natural beauty, but because it fits best with my own woodworking philosophies of building to last generations and reflecting the natural properties and character of different wood species. I aim for simplicity and elegance in my work, employing traditional joinery when it's needed, not simply for ornament. I love what I do, and hope you do too.
Customer Reviews
Brian Hayes
Apr 14, 2014I had visions of a high and long sideboard table to fit underneath a wall-mounted television in my living room. When I saw a really beautiful image on custommade.com, I knew that was sideboard I wanted. It was a statement piece that fit nicely with our style. When I listed the project on here, I received approximately 15 offers. David's offer was by far the most reasonable. The offer combined with the professionalism and sincere interest he showed in the project made the decision an easy one for me. Throughout the construction stage, David communicates with me regularly and provided photo updates of the progress. We made some size and stylistic changes during the process. David coordinated delivery/pickup in a very fair and reasonable way. Upon sight of the project yesterday I was in awe of the attention to detail, the craftsmanship, and the shocking similarities to the piece that originally inspired my idea. It looks amazing and is already making a statement in our home. This was my first time using custommade.com but I know I will be using the site again. I already have future projects in mind and I would be honored if David were able to complete them for me.
Michael Korie
Sep 5, 2014I couldn't be happier with David's work from Riftsawn Carpentry. He did a superb job -- it's built to last, with all of the specifications that I wanted including design, wood type, wood color, hardware, handles. The design is exactly what I wanted when I first imagined the project, and he was able to make it even better than what I imagined. It was finished in a timely manner with great communication -- highest recommendation!
Suraj Savalia
Oct 8, 2014David was great to work with. Provided the details, gave me good options of other batches he had done, and promptly delivered them to me before my anniversary. Thanks David! Assuming you make some other products as well, I'll be a repeat customer.
Tom
Apr 23, 2014This was a great experience, the maker understood exactly what I wanted and made great suggestions to make it better. It is a beautifully crafted product and a great value.
Beth Ridley
Mar 6, 2014David made our company a beautiful 3D logo that also functions as bookshelf. He delivered it personally to Boston and installed it directly in the office. We weren't entirely sure what we wanted and he worked with us to solidify our ideas into a design. The final piece is gorgeous and we are extremely impressed with his craftsmanship. David was very responsive and proactive throughout the process and went above and beyond to work within our budget and constraints. I would highly recommend David for any future project.