Something just captivating about that colorful cigar box; I had to give it Light! I received a couple of these beautiful, wooden Cigar Boxes. For whatever reason, perhaps call it inspired, I knew they needed repurposing, to become unique Edison lamps. The boxes themselves are of a nice, sturdy, wood construction. Inside, I added more…
Author: Randy P
Speaker Madness
Fourteen Custom Hardwood Bluetooth Speakers – The Build!
The order came in just 2 weeks prior to Christmas and of course, were to be gifts for Christmas. The project was wrought with late nights, all-nighters, shipping issues, challenges with proper fitting miter joints and more, but even with that, the 14 speakers were completed before Christmas!
STARSHIP Lamp
Vintage Steampunk style Starship lamp. Blending a bit of old Sci-Fi with Steampunk style.
Wizardly Woodworking Magic
Just a Crate of Books? Or do your eyes deceive you??? A story of enchanting imagination, inspiration, sawdust, books, and a magical secret! Harry Potter’s Wand? Let me give you a super short summary first. This build was ignited by a simple request; can you make him a “Harry Potter’s Wand?” OH YES! This is the…
Wooden Guitar Picks with Perfect Thumb grip
Wooden Guitar Picks with Perfect Thumb grip. Hand cut, hand shaped, and every nook and cranny hand sanded, then hand rubbed and buffed with Danish wood oil. So Why would I put so much work into something so small and perhaps “insignificant”? Take a moment and think about other woodworkers. What might they be making? Maybe…
Bean Spoon
Limited Time Offer! Get Yours Now! ***ORDER NOW *** Wonderfully Whimsical and Humorous Bean Spoon is a welcome and fun feature for any kitchen! These began for me about 25 years ago when a friend and coworker asked if I could make some bean spoons for her Brother’s Restaurant. I had toyed with making a…
Quad Candle Set
The Quad Candle Set is four individual candle holders when grouped together, create a beautiful multi-level glow. Or each can be separated and arranged to your own fancy. The thought was how or what could I build that would provide some sort of grouping of candles, but each at it’s own height or level. What…
Lazy Susan
Lazy Susan: Round piece of wood bolted to a turn-table bearing track. Pretty easy right? Well…….. Not exactly. The challenge on this one is to match an existing Rustic style table. I only have a couple mobile phone pics emailed to me of the table, and I want as always to bring my friends and…
Custom Picture Frame from $2 Thrift Store Frame
Another fun and inspired project. To preface, this frame is for my Daughter and my very first granddaughter, so needless to say, it needed to be very special from “grandpa”. Here’s a big freebee takeaway for you – how much would it cost to get new glass, custom mat, and a good back for a…
Edison Lamps
Warm and inviting glow! Something about those old Edison type bulbs has always captivated me. Literally they seem warm and inviting to me. You can look right at them and see the details of glowing element; totally unlike regular bulbs that “blind” you. In all honestly, it took me about 2 years from wanting to…