In my daughter's room we had a challenge that was different from our son's room. Well two challenges actually. The...
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While my projects often revolve around a more developed hobby that is not always the case. Sometimes I just get an idea and run with it. Often the idea is centered around making a gift for someone.
For example in 2018 I was frequently traveling to New Mexico and while visiting a Mineral Museum the idea struck me to make wire wrapped stone necklaces for several of the women in my life as a Christmas gift. Making them would be special, and making them from rocks that I acquired in New Mexico that could be found in New Mexico would really make them special. So next thing you know I’m watching YouTube videos and purchasing jewelry components to make these unique gifts!
So who knows what projects I’ll come up with next but I’ll be sure to share them here when they happen!
Recent Posts
Rex Kruger’s Advanced Mallet
After making a very beginners mallet out of oak and then a small detailers mallet out of cherry burl and ash I...
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Cherry Burl Detailers Mallet
Recently my in-laws brought some firewood by from a cherry tree they had cut down in their yard. While unloading...
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Beer Bottle Openers
Here is another simple little project. We wanted to make a housewarming gift for my brother-in-law and sister-in-law since they...
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Custom Soccer Clock
I wanted to capture a cool little project I knocked out as a Christmas gift this year. As I’ve mentioned...
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Oak Mallet from Scrap
I recently made a wine rack out of oak boards but the project left me with some scrap that was...
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Wall Mounted Oak Wine Rack
While looking for ideas for a DIY wine rack to make as a gift (which I made!) I stumbled upon...
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Small Custom Hardwood Wine Rack
I recently finished a small project that I think others might like to replicate. For Christmas each year my extended...
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