Jim Watkins
01-16-2015, 10:37 PM
Hi Everyone,
I don't post often but I spent considerable time in the shop making Christmas presents this holiday season and wanted to share some pics with you. I was not sure what to do so I turned to trusty Wood Magazine for an idea. In issue 217, May 2013, a paperclip caddy was a project of interest. For those who have not seen it there is a magnet inside to allow the paperclips to stay on the top.
I reviewed the plans and set out. I made about 25 for co-worker and family gifts. These went over very well and were appreciated.
The wood used was Curly Maple, Purple Heart, Bocote, Jatoba, Sapele, Padauk and Birch (not pictured).
It was a lot of fun and I made a lot of variations which the pictures don't due justice. Other than that the only difference I had was using two different 4/4 pieces to make the top and bottom instead of splitting a thicker piece. This was easier since I had a lot to make. I also used my Nova G3 instead of gluing on sacrificial pieces to do the turning.
Anyway I thought I would share. Comments are most appreciated.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Jim
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I don't post often but I spent considerable time in the shop making Christmas presents this holiday season and wanted to share some pics with you. I was not sure what to do so I turned to trusty Wood Magazine for an idea. In issue 217, May 2013, a paperclip caddy was a project of interest. For those who have not seen it there is a magnet inside to allow the paperclips to stay on the top.
I reviewed the plans and set out. I made about 25 for co-worker and family gifts. These went over very well and were appreciated.
The wood used was Curly Maple, Purple Heart, Bocote, Jatoba, Sapele, Padauk and Birch (not pictured).
It was a lot of fun and I made a lot of variations which the pictures don't due justice. Other than that the only difference I had was using two different 4/4 pieces to make the top and bottom instead of splitting a thicker piece. This was easier since I had a lot to make. I also used my Nova G3 instead of gluing on sacrificial pieces to do the turning.
Anyway I thought I would share. Comments are most appreciated.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Jim
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