Testing our new branding iron! Forgot to spritz the wood with water first but we kind of love the burnt effect around the letters.
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Putting a finish on wood helps protect it and also brings out the stunning grain.
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Dark walnut wood finished with mineral oil.
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There’s something incredibly satisfying about the smooth sound of hand planing, and of course the resulting curled wood shavings.
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We finally finished our shave horse and it works beautifully! Time to make some barstools.
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Made from wood that we scrounged.
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A closer look at the commissioned cooking spoon. A mix of a spatula and wooden spoon for stir fries.
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Maple wood finished with mineral oil.
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We finished this front hall shoe bench recently with hand cut spindles and traditional joinery. Maple wood and shellac for a traditional craftsman piece.
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