Finally making some sawdust

[jerry walters]

Watching a video by Tyler @artisanpirate where he made a candle holder I had to try it.  Many time he closes his video with "If I can do it, you can do it".  So I gave it a try.  Came out pretty good, but the leaves are fragile.  Broke two of them, one when gluing it, the other when staining.  Fortunately you can't see where I repaired the breaks.  Made this with pine, stained with Minwax gunstock.

The second is a small clock with shelves from a pattern book I had by Diana Thompson, Compound Scroll Saw Creations.  All the clock patterns call for small clock inserts which I could not find anywhere, so using inkscape I increased the size of the pattern to accept the 1 7/16-inch clock inserts.  This was made with poplar and stained Minwax cherry.

I'm pleased with both.

Jerry

Edited April 18, 2025 by jerry walters

[barb.j.enders]

Well done Jerry.

[Mike Crosa]

Very nice.  Like the Gunstock stain. Will have to get some.

 

[Jim McDonald]

Definitely a challenge. 

[daveww1]

very nice work

[Scrappile]

I want to try the candle holder. That is really nice.  Can you point me to the video?    I guess I can search it out. He has a ton of videos.  Never mind, found it , that was easy.   Now to see if I have that magazine.

Very nice work, Mr. Walters!

Edited April 18, 2025 by Scrappile

[jerry walters]

2 hours ago, Scrappile said:

I want to try the candle holder. That is really nice.  Can you point me to the video?    I guess I can search it out. He has a ton of videos.  Never mind, found it , that was easy.   Now to see if I have that magazine.

Very nice work, Mr. Walters!

Hey Paul, whats with the Mr.?

Jerry

[Scrappile]

35 minutes ago, jerry walters said:

Hey Paul, whats with the Mr.?

Jerry

Watched an old episode of Johnny Carson yesterday.  The guest was a slow-talking country gentleman from Arkansas who sold jewelry made with Quail droppings.   I called Johnny "MR. Carson" because he was raised to address any man senior to him with "Mr.", a sign of respect.  So, like it or not, you are a tiny bit older than me.  Just showing respect!

[artisanpirate]

Well done on the candle holder! I truly appreciate the kind words!

[Denny Knappen]

Oh my, those are super fine.

[Hawk]

Looks great to me, well done!

[wombatie]

Excellent work on both, well done.

Marg

[Roberta Moreton]

I have NOT attempted that candle holder.  I have made that clock in the original size.  Those tiny ornaments on the shelves are challenging!

I have had the opportunity to meet and work along side Tyler, The Artisan Pirate, he is just as amazing in person!

Edited April 29, 2025 by Roberta Moreton

[jerry walters]

13 hours ago, Roberta Moreton said:

I have NOT attempted that candle holder.  I have made that clock in the original size.  Those tiny ornaments on the shelves are challenging!

I have had the opportunity to meet and work along side Tyler, The Artisan Pirate, he is just as amazing in person!

He sounds like an interesting and fun guy.