Table Top Easels

A lot of people would like to create art at home, but don't have room in their house for a dedicated studio. Most don't even have room for a full size easel. A good solution is a table top easel. It can turn your kitchen or dining table into a mini studio to paint. Shown below is the basic model ($35)

All models are adjustable and can even be positioned to over 90 degrees for working with pastels. This easel is made with optional cherry wood ($10 extra).

These easels can also be used to display various items.

Other options include: Walnut wood ($15 extra) and solid brass hardware ($10 extra)

Kindling Boxes

I know it's not fine furniture, but it does serve a purpose. It holds "fat wood" or kindling, that makes starting a fire in the fireplace or woodstove a whole lot easier. Anyway, my client really likes the boxes, and that's what's important!

A small Chest to Treasure

There is something special about an arched top treasure chest, shown here with a chestnut finish.

The top is formed with many narrow strips of wood. The origin of the shape could be based on its superior

load bearing strength compared to a flat top. Comes in handy should you want to bury it!

Top is secured with brass hinges that are attached with wood screws to the 3/4" pine. Your valuables can

be protected with a padlock that secures a brass hasp. Functional and beautiful too.



A Tote with many uses

Now, you can have a sturdy, wooden crate with a "vintage" image on the front face. Just email illpass@comcast.net

"Tiger Tank" Tool Tote

The most awesome tank of World War II was the inspiration for this project. From the "camo" paint scheme to the "pin up girls" in the bottoms of the drawers, this wooden tool tote screams Nostalgia.

Chicken Carrier goes to the Fair

It's great to see one of my chicken carriers being used to take show birds to a poultry show!

I spotted this one, that I made in 2010, at the Clarke County Fair in Berryville, Virginia.
The owner was pleased that I wanted to take his picture with his favorite crate!

Mini Milestone

It's hard to believe that I have just finished my 50th Chicken Carrier. Since it was something special to me, I decided to make it a little special. I selected a beautiful piece of wood for the loading door, and on the inside I stamped no. 50. It will go into inventory and it will be sold as a regular carrier. I number my crates and sell them lowest number first, and when it is time for it to go, it will go. I just wonder if the new owner will know the significance of the number on the bottom of the door?

I guess the little rooster does have something to crow about. This carrier did come out extremely well.