What have you built for Christmas

[James Manning]

How busy have you been in the shop for christmas projects? and remember no pictures, it didn't happen........:) Here are my last 4 projects, I actually have done 6 but I can't find the pictures of the other one's...:mad: I also rebuilt a King Seeley craftsman bandsaw in the midst of building these projects over the last 2 1/2 months. Wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas and hopefully you find the time to build something from the shop for a child in need at christmas time.......I will post pic's of a 6 piece wooden train I am almost done with to be given away to a child that will not have much of a christmas. God Bless to All!!:)

[James Manning]

A cedar chest of drawers that I bought some time ago, it was in bad shape from a fire and I have finally pulled it apart remachined it and sanded it and now it is ready for the drawers and fronts.


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[Jim Fox]

Posted this down in the projects forum already, but will add to this list. Made two of each.

http://www.planesnsuch.com/Woodworking/projects/12-08-CandleHolder1.jpg

http://www.planesnsuch.com/Woodworking/projects/12-08-CandleHolder2.jpg

[James Manning]

Here is one of two rustic blanket chest that will go at the foot of a king sized bed that sets up high.

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[Jeremy Rayburn]

Built a figured cherry end table with ebony accents for my dad's living room, and a flame birch/purpleheart cutting board from grandma....

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/picture.php?albumid=42&pictureid=587

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/picture.php?albumid=42&pictureid=586

[Jason Whitaker]

great looking candle holders Jim, care to give any detail of how you made those? specifically the legs? Thanks

[Jim Fox]

Basically there is a dado in the base that accepts the legs. Then there is a dado in the legs that is the height of the base material, they overlap each other. You make a blank for the legs, long enough that they cover 2 legs each. Then you cut the dadoes out, cut the angled ends, then cut then to size.

[Kevin Davis]

I made 2 foot lockers for my nephews Sam and Jake so they could squirrel away stuff and lock it from each other. I used white ash, black walnut, cherry. Merry Christmas to all!

[Dewey Torres]

I made 2 foot lockers for my nephews Sam and Jake so they could squirrel away stuff and lock it from each other. I used white ash, black walnut, cherry. Merry Christmas to all!

Those lockers are cool:cool:

[Daniel Thornhill]

Jeremy the table looks great. I guess you put the new jointer to good use.

[James Manning]

Great stuff guys,

Love the table Jeremy, hopefully something with figured cherry is in my near future! Those lockers are a great idea Kevin, hope you don't mind if I borrow the design they kind of go along with what I have been building lately......:D

[Jeremy Rayburn]

Thanks for the compliments, I actually surprised myself how it came out. Those ebony caps weren't originally supposed to be there. The plan was wedged through tenons, but I guess I need to practice those mortises a little more. Blowout city.

[Myk Rian]

I made a cherry dresser valet for my Brother in law and a cherry/maple rocking horse for the Great Grand daughter.

[Robert Parrish]

I built this Carousel Rocking Horse.

[James Manning]

Excellent job on the rockin horse Robert...............unfortunately I can't show it to the LOML or she will have me rockin on one in the shop between now and christmas.....:p

[Robby Tacheny]

I made a "magic wine bottle holder," a bandsaw box (3 of those), and a pen box (2 of those). The wine holder is cocobolo. The bandsaw box is cherry and poplar. The pen box is cherry and padauk. The paduak is a single piece 6"x6"x3" that was bandsawn. Also the padauk has sapwood in the front which I thought had nice character. Pics in the order as listed above.

-R

[Warren Clemans]

Two magic wands (cherry...Rockler was fresh out of phoenix feathers and unicorn hairs, so no cores) for my Harry Potter-obsessed kids and a wooden sword (ash and cherry) for my son. I know, no pics so they don't exist, but my kids will be OK with them anyway. Merry Christmas everyone!

[Paul Ryan]

I whipped these 3 cutting boards out at the last minute. I finshed them with mineral oil and parafin wax, it worked real good. I also made a book shelf for my little boy. He is taking a nap right now so no pictues at the moment. I know no pictures it didn't happen, I will post later.

[Tom West]

I'm pretty new to wood working even though I've been in construction for most of my life. I've decided to make cutting boards for the family for Christmas, and us that as my introduction to wood working. Please let me know what you think of my designs. The Halibut and round boards are padauk, the laminated board is padauk and maple, and the other is purple heart. the laminated board is my first glue up job, and was a fun learning experience.

The halibut is 26" long, the round board is 14" in diameter, the organic shaped board is 24" long, and the laminated board is 14.5" x 13".

Merry Christmas to all.

[Paul Ryan]

Here is the book shelf it is simple, but I wanted it to be short and stout so her couldn't pull it over. As a daily ritual he cleaned if out again today. I was going to make it with glass doors, but I wanted him to be able to get at the books. It is a lose lose situation.

[James Manning]

I'm pretty new to wood working even though I've been in construction for most of my life. I've decided to make cutting boards for the family for Christmas, and us that as my introduction to wood working. Please let me know what you think of my designs. The Halibut and round boards are padauk, the laminated board is padauk and maple, and the other is purple heart. the laminated board is my first glue up job, and was a fun learning experience.

The halibut is 26" long, the round board is 14" in diameter, the organic shaped board is 24" long, and the laminated board is 14.5" x 13".

Merry Christmas to all.

Tom,

All of them look great, but my favorite is the laminated one. I would like to try and build one with an end-grain lamination, again.....good job!

[James Manning]

Posted this down in the projects forum already, but will add to this list. Made two of each.

http://www.planesnsuch.com/Woodworking/projects/12-08-CandleHolder1.jpg

http://www.planesnsuch.com/Woodworking/projects/12-08-CandleHolder2.jpg

Jim,

Very neat design on these..........beautiful! You did a great job on the pictures as well, how do you get your pictures so big? Mine at 107 kb are
small compared to yours!

[Andrew Hughes]

About twelve years ago i carved a santa for mom on christmas.So here is number 12.

[Raymond Fries]

Here is my endeavor. It is made from Yellowheart and Walnut.

Just a few hours...

[Jim Fox]

Jim,

Very neat design on these..........beautiful! You did a great job on the pictures as well, how do you get your pictures so big? Mine at 107 kb are
small compared to yours!

What quality JPG's you saving at? Mine tend to be around 85%

[Jason White]

James, was that tall cabinet from plans? I'm looking to build something similar for my wife.

Jason


How busy have you been in the shop for christmas projects? and remember no pictures, it didn't happen........:) Here are my last 4 projects, I actually have done 6 but I can't find the pictures of the other one's...:mad: I also rebuilt a King Seeley craftsman bandsaw in the midst of building these projects over the last 2 1/2 months. Wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas and hopefully you find the time to build something from the shop for a child in need at christmas time.......I will post pic's of a 6 piece wooden train I am almost done with to be given away to a child that will not have much of a christmas. God Bless to All!!:)

[Porter Bassett]

http://mr.porteiro.head.googlepages.com/myjoker1.jpg

It's a game called Pegs and Jokers. Unfortunately, the lighting is really bad and you can't see the walnut pieces.

And for a container for it, I made my very first box:

http://mr.porteiro.head.googlepages.com/myjoker3.jpg

[Jacob Mac]

I didn't build anything, instead, I completely re-tooled my shop. New (to me) TS, and shaper, and I got a brand new BS. So my projects have revolved around tuning up equipment, wiring for 220, and I am getting ready to install some florescent lighting.

That isn't my favorite part of the hobby, but I felt like it was time to really put my shop together. So next year, I will be ready:D

[Don Bullock]

I'm even farther behind than Jacob. My shop is still in the "construction stage" and won't be ready for me to move in until perhaps spring. This Christmas I couldn't make anything, but thanks to many here on Sawmill Creek, I have some great ideas for next year.

Merry Christmas everyone.

[James Manning]

James, was that tall cabinet from plans? I'm looking to build something similar for my wife.

Jason


Hi Jason,

Yes these are from plans that I purchased several years ago from plansnow.....the link is below. I have built several of these and only altered the plan on one, it really is a nice project. This one is actually for the wife..........since the other ones were built to sell, I told her this one was for a customer and stuck it in our store to hold it for them for christmas........:D. Should have seen her eyes tonight when we brought it in and I told her it was for her all along. I have sold all the rest and she really wanted one, so this was her's!

http://www.plansnow.com/dn1149.html

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[Chuck Tringo]

A variation of a tongue drum that was in Wood a few months back for my 4 year old, she seemed to like it and helped wake everyone up when she found it :D I didnt finish the wine rack or cutting board Im building for my wife, so those got pushed to a birthday gift, which means I have 3 more months to finish it :p

The sides and bottom are oak,with a Tzalam top and keys. Finish is BLO covered by 1 coat of amber shellac.

[Matt Meiser]

I have a whole tread of photos from construction, but here is a "delivered" photo. This is the maple dresser I made my daughter to match the bed, night stand, and bookshelf I've already made. I still need to make a mirror--maybe sometime this winter--to complete the suite.

[Randy Klein]

I have already posted these on a previous thread, but here's another look:

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=104471&thumb=1&d=1230066892

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=104617&d=1230216340

[Gary Herrmann]

Randy, the pen is good, but the work bench is priceless.

Me, a dozen pens, several bottle stoppers and a few bowls. At this point, I'm actually looking forward to some flat work... :rolleyes:

[James Manning]

Finished photo's of the last 4 projects, and I had to post one from the LOML. She done a mermaid & sea stained glass effect in an old window, it is gorgeous. The picture does not do it justice I will try to get a better shot of it, the colors are amazing. She also did the glass on the back of the make-up table that I made from an old door.

I already posted the tall hutch, here is the small rustic chest with rope handles and notched feet.
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This is the large rustic chest with the top on it, bun feet and still unfinished.
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Louverd "A" frame book shelf
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Here is the mermaid window my wonderful wife did, "not woodworking I know", but the frame is wood.........:D
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Here is a old door turned into a small girl's makeup table, LOML did the paint and stained glass look.
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[John Keeton]

James, you probably realize this by now, but the pics you post are the same size as Jim's if you double click on them. Apparently, some people "imbed" their photos, and some "attach" by using the attachment icon above the "Reply to Thread" dialogue box.

These are some great projects - can't post pics of mine yet, as Christmas won't happen until tonite at our house, and not until Tuesday for my daughter who is coming in!! At least a couple of my adult kids know that I post on the creek.

Hard to pick favorites, but I really like Jeremy's cherry table with floating top, and Jim's votive candle holders.

Robert's rocking horse is a work of art! Is that a mix of marquetry, painting, etc.?

Kevin's foot lockers would be a great idea for grandson's, but I would have to make TEN of them!

The cutting board that Tom West did with the graduated stripes is neat, and James' rustic projects harken back to some of my earlier pine projects. Honestly, I think pine is one of the more difficult woods in which to work. It can be very frustrating at times - good job James!

It is really heartwarming to see so many creekers giving from their talents and labor. Nothing endures like a handmade gift. Some news reports indicate that these economic times are causing us to return somewhat to that mentality - at least one good thing out of this mess!!

Congratulations to all that have and will post - fine work!

[Dave Trask]

This is the first of many projects for my first grand child due in March! :)

I was lying in the intensive care unit three weeks ago with only the first coat of stain on the cradle
..wondering if I was going to get this done by Christmas.
but by the grace of god and a little will power there it is!

An old fashioned pine cradle.
It is golden oak oil based stained with four clear coats of special semi gloss urethane.


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More Pictures:
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[Joe Von Kaenel]

This was my first attempt with Cherry. My wife loves them. That is what is important.


Merry Christmas
Joe

[Dave Haughs]

Well I made a walnut and cherry rocking horse for my daughter and a walnut and zebrawood scrapbook for my wife but neither are finished I started late then got sick so versus hurrying I figured I'd just finish them next week....:(

[Gary Elore]

104793A rocking horse for two little girls. Gave it to them last night and they were really excited. Made my Christmas.

[Nelson Bradley]

Made these boxes for my wife and parents.

Wife's box:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/killer31/home/Christmas2008059.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/killer31/home/Christmas2008062.jpg
Parent's box:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/killer31/home/Christmas2008054.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/killer31/home/Christmas2008056.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/killer31/home/Christmas2008063.jpg

[Dewey Torres]

All these projects have been great...thanks all!

[Bob Genovesi]

I made some cutting boards for the girls. Hard maple centers bordered with Brazilian Cherry...

In Process

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/CuttingBoards002.jpg

Pretty tight joint

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/CuttingBoards006.jpg

Finished

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/CuttingBoards003.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/CuttingBoards004.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/CuttingBoards005.jpg

[James Manning]

Nelson,

I love the box and also the dresser valet by Myk Rian, I need to build both of these to corral the clutter on my nightstand.

Thanks for posting these wonderful projects!

[Joe Chritz]

Without further adieu....

These are a pair of computer desks built for the younglings (Star wars fans unite). Red Oak (not my call) with S/W wood classic stain/seal coat/USL. I didn't have time to order in the Conversion varnish I was going to use so I used what I had on hand.

Originally we were going to leave the opening but now I think I am putting a door over it, I really don't like the look as is.

Construction was pretty basic but I seemed to be repairing oopseys at every turn.

Pay special attention to the Rubik's in the second pic. The third pic is just to show that Amanda and I can solve a Rubik's without taking it apart. :D Only took me 28 years to figure it out.

Joe

[Andy Casiello]

Wow, there are some beautiful pieces on here! I'm pretty new at this, so my work doesn't yet compare, but I made up six cutting boards using The Wood Whisperer's design. They came out pretty good, and were very well received.

http://acasiello.dyndns.org:83/photos/shop/boards.jpg

[James Manning]

Wow, there are some beautiful pieces on here! I'm pretty new at this, so my work doesn't yet compare, but I made up six cutting boards using The Wood Whisperer's design. They came out pretty good, and were very well received.

http://acasiello.dyndns.org:83/photos/shop/boards.jpg

Andy,

I think your work is great.........and the contrast is excellent. I know I would be proud to get one........so if you have any left feel free to send me one........:D:D:D! They did turn out great, keep up the good work!

[Vinny Miseo]

I had intended to be finished with this stool for my sister for Christmas...

I made it from some zebrawood ply scraps from another project and used solid edge banding. I think I might cut in some dovetail splines with purple heart in the miters.

[Andy Casiello]

Andy,

I think your work is great.........and the contrast is excellent. I know I would be proud to get one........so if you have any left feel free to send me one........:D:D:D! They did turn out great, keep up the good work!

Thanks, James! I enjoyed making them, and will probably make another batch, since people who saw them at Christmas, but didn't receive one placed "orders" for me to make more.. :o

[Brian Peters]

Really nice cutting boards but aren't you at all worried about that solidwood? It's going to blow all the joints open once it expands across the width..


I made some cutting boards for the girls. Hard maple centers bordered with Brazilian Cherry...

In Process

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/CuttingBoards002.jpg

Pretty tight joint

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/CuttingBoards006.jpg

Finished

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/CuttingBoards003.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/CuttingBoards004.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/CuttingBoards005.jpg

[Jason White]

Very nice job! Thanks for the link.

How long did it take to build? Any special tools that you needed?

Jason


Hi Jason,

Yes these are from plans that I purchased several years ago from plansnow.....the link is below. I have built several of these and only altered the plan on one, it really is a nice project. This one is actually for the wife..........since the other ones were built to sell, I told her this one was for a customer and stuck it in our store to hold it for them for christmas........:D. Should have seen her eyes tonight when we brought it in and I told her it was for her all along. I have sold all the rest and she really wanted one, so this was her's!

http://www.plansnow.com/dn1149.html

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[Dave Bowers]

Jim - I remember seeing the plans for the candle holders in a magazine - where did you find them?

Thanks,

Dave

[Jeremy Leasure]

Really nice cutting boards but aren't you at all worried about that solidwood? It's going to blow all the joints open once it expands across the width..


That's what the breadboard ends are for. They allow for movement.

[Brian Peters]

That's what the breadboard ends are for. They allow for movement.

those aren't breadboard ends, breadboard ends are ends and ends only, those joints will fail at some point unfortunately

[Kirk Poore]

I made this small table for my wife:
http://medievaloak.com/images/tablefront.jpg

http://medievaloak.com/images/tableside.jpg

It is meant to sit next to her chair and hold vital odds and ends. The holes in the top are for remote controls:

http://medievaloak.com/images/tabletop.jpg

Wood is figured white oak with a linseed oil & wax finish. Little cloth bags stapled to the underside hold the remotes. I've got to resew one bag--one remote is way too long.:)

Kirk

[James Manning]

Thanks, James! I enjoyed making them, and will probably make another batch, since people who saw them at Christmas, but didn't receive one placed "orders" for me to make more.. :o

Andy,

I hope you are going to get paid for your efforts.......!

I know just about every time I build something, someone in the family or friends will at some point tell me "oh I would love to have one of those" I will pay for the material "if you build it" And I'll responed well "hell" why don't you just let me buy the materials too, I mean I don't see any reason for you to be burden with something like PAYING for it.....:D:D:D

[rob schleigh]

Vinny, Great work with the zebrawood ply.I would like to see the tables when finished.

Note; I've got eight sheets of zebrawood 3/4" ply, and wondering what to do with it

[Jeremy Leasure]

those aren't breadboard ends, breadboard ends are ends and ends only, those joints will fail at some point unfortunately

Well that sucks, I've made several like that and got the technique from Taunton. Mine were walnut/cherry. I used cherry in the center, edge glued two walnut strips to the sides, then did exactly as he did using a tongue and groove breadboard end. Pinned and glued in the center, then screws in elongated slots on opposite sides of the pinned center. That way it gave the appearance of the cherry being totally framed by the walnut. (and it was)

So are mine going to implode sometime soon? Have a completely gotten the whole idea of them wrong?

[Paul Steiner]

Here is a link to a yearly project I do with my students, this link is a toy truck, this past year we made rubber band powered boats.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/21/AR2007122102755.html

Personally for my nieces and nefews this year I made noise makers similar to this.
http://www.ecrater.com/54796/47bb25cb59f71_54796n.jpg

[Philip Florio]

I'm embarrassed to show mine now!

Although everyone's contributions gives me ideas.

Phil

[Damon Brown]

Hi all. Been around for awhile, but usually choose to read the various posts and learn from more experienced woodworkers such as yourselves. My wife plays piano and she wanted a sheet music cabinet for Christmas - so I accepted the challenge. Here's a couple of pictures of the result.

[Jesse Schauer]

I'm just starting out, but decided to make some picture frames for my family. These are prior to finishing (which I had to do at the last minute) and includes a few that were made as test frames.

There are still a couple in progress. Thankfully, my family is very patient.

[Warren Clemans]

Here are pictures of the wands and sword that I made for my kids. Sword is about 30" overall and is made of ash and cherry. Wands are about 12", both of cherry. Had a heck of a time finding a source of unicorn hair and phoenix feathers...

[Dale Jenkins]

Porter,

Nice project. Never heard of Pegs and Jokers. Would you care to share the playing instructions. Always looking for new games to take on the road when we are out of the shop.

Thanks,
Dale

[David Beeler]

I made about 20 of these trivets for office staff and family. Hard maple and purpleheart.

http://webpages.charter.net/dabeeler/P1000107.jpg

[Tom Veatch]

Jewelry Chests for the women in my life,

Helen (Walnut):
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Jane (Ash):
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Annette (White Oak):
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Sue (Red Oak):
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