Things I Build

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Here are just a few more things that are coming out of the shop.
I am always looking for new customers. Hint Hint.

[LostArt]

Those are great CH!!! Me like'em. :D

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Thanks LA.
Here is a clock that will go to my next craft show.
pics are from start to finish.

[LostArt]

Really cool! You have a wonderful talent and you are USING it! That is good! :D

So, did you come up with these ideas yourself? And creating them?

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Ya pretty much, sometimes I will see a pic in one of my woodworkig nags and then start from there.
I just got back in from the shop it is late everyone is in bed and here is my newest creation.Maybe someone will buy something like this.
The checkerboard end grain board is for a customer on the east coast.
I am kind of liking the sign boards it is more personal.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

I am gonna build a cutting board with "SWAMPRAT" on it and then you will have to buy it.
Seriously thank you for your compliment.

[BigClive]

Hey Chicago. Ever come across the Sawstop?

If you slip or get distracted then it won't cut fingers off.

http://www.sawstop.com/

[CHICAGO HAND.]

I have seen it demonstrated . Not a bad saw but i already spent enough on a table saw.
If I ever upgrade i might give it a closer look.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Two thing's that I just finished.
The pen is for a client who has ordered 15 and we wanted to see how engraving the pen with his company logo would look color filled with silver.
I think it came out perfect, anyone want something like that done with there name or such let me know I can do it.
Also this board goes out to the east coast thursday. I think it came out pretty good and am glad it is done, man was that nerve racking.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

One of the crew leaders got this clock for Christmas.
It is the kind that shines the time on the wall or ceiling and it would not stay upright when fumbling for the snooze.
So here is the beginning of a prototype base plate.
The lidded box was made by me to hold ear plugs but after setting it next to the clock it became apparent that the clock is to small.

Making a lidded box on a lathe is something new to me.
It is not as easy as it may look.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Here is more pics of the box

[LostArt]

I love that cutting board too CH! You hack some great stuff buddy! :D

Man, I wish I had thought of the logo thing for my pens CH. I bet that would look great burned on the wood. Oh well....maybe next time.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

They may look like your basic round box with lid but let me assure you when it flies off the lathe and tries to take your head off it looks completly different.

[Daddyof2]

Hey CH, those boxes look great. I just inherited a lathe and set of dull tools. After playing with it a little bit I know I need to work on my sharpening skills. Did you have someone teach you or did you learn on your own?

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Sharpening is what i consider a skill all on its own.
whether it be a knife, chisle, drill bit, lathe tools, or any thing else that cuts material.
I was taught ay an early age how to sharpen a knife then how to sharpen a drill bit and it keeps growing.
My favorite tool to use on my lathe is a piece of 1/2 round high speed steel stock about 12 inches long mounted on a handle with a tip ground about the shape of a finger nail that knocks off the corners of square stock.
high speed steel stays sharp pretty long.
the next favorite tool looks like a chisle with a flat edge and a slight taper on the other side. Not a long taper like the chisle.
I make sure the corners are rounded other wise the 90 degree edges tend to catch and send expensive wood flying thru the shop.
Here are a few pics,dont mind the mess just watch where you are walking.

[Daddyof2]

Hey man thanks for the info. I think I've seen the round tool in a Rockler magazine or somewhere. The tools I have included 2 chisels the same size, so I think I'll try rounding the corners off one of them. My turning goals is to be able to turn the legs and stretchers for Windsor chairs.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

One tooth pick holder that needs someone to cut 800 tooth picks one half inch shorter.

[LostArt]

Hehehehe......

Was ya cuzzin' CH? :D

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Ya I was not the happiest camper on the block.
But hey live and learn.

[LostArt]

I don't know, anyone that does the work you are doing must have lots of patience.

And it shows too.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Some banks for my boys made with old post office box doors.

[LostArt]

Well, that is different CH! Pretty darn cool! :D

I've not opened the package CH. I'm waiting on the Boss's birthday. He is so funny! It's sitting on the dinning table and he says, "What's in the box?" I replied, "Why it's your birthday present dear." He comes in everyday, "Can I open it up now?" I laugh and say, "No, maybe on Easter day."

I know I can't wait to see it either. But, I mostly can't wait to see his face! :D

I'll post a pic of it as soon as he opens it, okay?

[Squizzy]

Some banks for my boys made with old post office box doors.

Thats some cool work CH and they must be some good old solid doors you got hold of , what are they made of? Looks like the doors were just solid planks of timber...

[CHICAGO HAND.]

THEY ARE MADE OF BRASS AND ARE OLD POST OFFICE BOX DOORS.


http://search.ebay.com/post-office-box-door_W0QQfkrZ1QQfnuZ1QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ32

[LostArt]

Where did ya get the doors man?

Are ya gonna stain it, or just Varnish?

.....well?

[CHICAGO HAND.]

I got the doors here http://www.pennstateind.com/store/podoor.html

but e bay has alot of then.
I am working on clear coating the banks as we speak, more pics soon.

I am thinking of making 6 more of these for my nephews

[CHICAGO HAND.]

They are done. Now if I could only get an order for about 1000 of these I might be on to something.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

not on the site yet. here is where i got the brass plates,
http://www.pennstateind.com/store/pkdoorp2.html

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Find the dinosaur inside which bank and win.

[Stick-it]

ChiTown - I am sure you have mentioned it before but what is the address to your website? Nice work by the way.

[Special ED]

Found him in 8204

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Web sight is http://www.anamericanwoodworker.zoomshare.com/0.html


Very good Special ED, I told my youngest that his dino was trapped and he had to dial the combo to get him out. It took him two tries to free his dino.

[BigClive]

Here's a bit of techno-art I built with my co-conspirators (The renegade engineers.) I did the design, electronics, software and wiring. They did the stainless steel.

You can see a short video of it running on YouTube here:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNLzpSy57Tc

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Gotta love building stuff.

[LostArt]

Nice Clive!

CH, I'm having problems getting pics from my camera to my new computer. Yeah, WHAT ELSE is new for me???! :D Did you keep a pic of what you sent me that you made for the Boss on his Birthday? If so, post it for me.

The Boss loves it. He's remark was, "Damn, that's pretty neat. Same lineman from Chicago? He does real nice work." :D

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Here ya go, thanks for the business LA.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

That is "L.A's husbands change tray. It holds stuff like a wallet, change, pen, and such.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

I am putting you on my waiting list, oh and your discount went out the window when you said 2" thick, LOL.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

No Problem Just Trying To Mess With Ya.

[BigClive]

:cool:

I'll design what I want here in awhile...when my wife gives me my "allowance", and send it to ya for a quote.;) Seriously.

<Shudder!> Quotes like that make me glad I'm single. ;)

[BigClive]

I hear ya about bein single though, and If I was your age, and in these times.....I most likely would be too. But, THAT's another whole can of worms I really dont want to open....:eek:

At 43 I ain't exactly a spring chicken...

There are a lot of single men out there these days. We seem to be doing OK for ourselves. If anything we have MORE cash because we don't have a family to spend it. On the other hand we don't have someone to push us out the house and make us look for work. Fortunately work looks for me!

I notice a trend in men who seem to go through their lives with a dog as their companion. Sounds like a good idea to me. (Even though I'm a cat sort of person.)

[BigClive]

So, were ya ever married? Not to get personal and shit...just curious.

Nope. Never had any desire to live with anyone at all. My brothers the same. We don't know if it's the way we were brought up or if it's some weird genetic thing.

[LostArt]

Had an Uncle that never married either. http://www.avowners.com/forum/smileys/doh001.gif He served in the Navy and then retired. He was my mother's only sibbling that never married. On my father's side, they all married. My Uncle was always good to me and my brothers. He was the one that let me read those Louis L'Amour books.

My cousins and I always thought it queer, but as I grew older, I thought...."to each their own."

CH.....we kinda hijacked your thread buddy! http://www.avowners.com/forum/smileys/doh087.gif

[CHICAGO HAND.]

hi jack away, just leave a good tip when you are done.

[LostArt]

I leave a tip that might explain myself! Holy cow patties!

Jeeze! I really need to explain myself at times! :eek: I meant "queer" as being "strange" NOT ghey. NTTIAWWT, but I didn't want my good ole buddy Clive thinking I'm calling him a fairy.

Good gravy. I'm outta the loop with posting these days guys! I surely don't wanna get you gents boxers in a wad! :D

[CHICAGO HAND.]

I needed a change of pace and decided to turn a few bottle stoppers.
I have a show this week and thought they might sell.

[duckhunter]

Chicagohand,
I have some small pieces of Zebrawood left over from a guitar I built years ago. I also come across burls every now and then you could do some turning with. I'm trying to convince the local cigar shop to have a pipe carving contest. I was in a shop in Deadwood, South Dakota that had a contest. They supplied the walnut burl and pipe stem for $25. I think that would be a cool thing to do.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

If you ship me some wood I will make some nice pens for you. I quit smoking from a pipe years ago so you are on your own there.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

A few more wine bottle stoppers and a few new pens for sale.

[LostArt]

Nice bottle stoppers CH! :D

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Thanks LA I just put together a makeshift photo tent and these are some of the pics that came out.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

I have just finished these for a customer. They are made from walnut and are 6 inches wide and 3 inches deep, not a bad size for a salad bowl. Three of them are solid and three are laminated with three 1 inch pieces. Thanks for looking.

[RWD]

My guess is that these were not carved with a pocket knife. My problem is that I would not want to eat from them ... I would be afraid the oil and vinigar dressing would stain the wood .... Hey are they dishwasher safe?

RWD

[CHICAGO HAND.]

They are not to be put in a dish washer and I protect all my food products with mineral oil, they dont stain.
They were turned on a lathe kind of like this guy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSQo_7kstbE&feature=related

[BigClive]

Darn! There was an amazing wooden seat on Douglas Quay in the Isle of Man that I should have photographed for you. It was a massive round thing that was so perfect that it almost looked like it had been done on a huge computerised router and then polished to a shine.

[wormy]

Chicago how much do they sell for? VERY nice work

Not really into the bottle stoppers. Very nice but if it gets opened their will be no need for a stopper

Are those pens made out of wood? I know a guy who collects pens and would love one. How do you buy?

[CHICAGO HAND.]

I am back, dont look for pics, I did'nt do so good sorry.
The fish that the group caught were left for the captain to clean and no'one took any pics.
Anyway Swamp I have started gluing up some boards for the cutting board and will keep you posted.

[LostArt]

I'll have to post my fishing day with the Boss sometime. He took off this past Friday and we went fishing. Always a trip with him though. :D

Nice wooden salad bowls CH. Man...you really do nice work. What does the wife think about this new side job? How about the boys? :D

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Well the wife and kids know where I can be found and it is not in the tavern all slant eyed and silly, it is usually up to my knees in saw dust and glue.
They dont mind the hobby.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

I am growing quite fond of these "cigar" pens.
One of these days I will be able to retire and work full time in the shop.

[Edge]

awesome works you have there man...

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Thanks for the compliments, this hobby keeps me out of the bar but i am not sure about it being cheaper.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Some work I needed to finish.
Now I can finish Swamps work.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

A few things I have been turning on the lathe lately.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Finger rings made from corian with a copper wire super glued in.

[LostArt]

Cool CH! Finger rings? I could have sworn they were napkin rings. :D

But, my mind doesn't go to jewelry. http://www.avowners.com/forum/smileys/doh001.gif

[duckhunter]

I posted this on a different thread, but here it is again. I made one for my daughter and one for a good friend. This off course made my wife angry. She says she wants one. I have boxes full of carvings she said she wanted and they never see the light of day.

[LostArt]

I posted this on a different thread, but here it is again. I made one for my daughter and one for a good friend. This off course made my wife angry. She says she wants one. I have boxes full of carvings she said she wanted and they never see the light of day.

What kind of wood do you use to whittle with duck?

[duckhunter]

SOme folks call it Linden, most of us call it Basswood.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Everyone needs a hobby. Good work.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

This is a small lidded "box" for jewelry and such. It is about 2.5 by 2.5 inches.
It goes to the next craft show looking for a buyer.

[LostArt]

That's another nice piece CH. I wanted you to know that the Boss is still using that nice contraption you made especially for him. A friend the other day saw it on the table and asked, "Who made this?" And my husband replied, "The wife had some Chicago lineman make it for me." The friend replied, "Nice work." My husband said with a grin, "We ain't all just apes, ya know." :D

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Thanks for the kind words. One day SWAMPS project will be finished.

[LostArt]

Here is a pic of the tray that CH made for me last spring with the Boss's stuff on it........

[LostArt]

Wait till ya see what he's makin for me!:cool: I Guarentee you'll want one LA.
And...I really think he could sell alot of em.

All I'll say is I do "alot" of the Cookin and servin in my house.:D

Cool! Can't wait to see what he's got! :D

I know one thing, if CH makes it it will be classy and good craftmanship!

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Hopefully I will get back out to the unheated shop and finish SWAMPS project soon. As for now I have my small lathe in the attatched garage and I am messing around in there.
Here are some earrings I am trying my luck out on. I have a craft show in the middle of March.

[LostArt]

Those are really nice CH. Tell me, does your wife go with you on your shows?

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Some shows it is an all family event. The kids and my wife all help out.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

A couple more Harley pens.
$40.00 each free shipping.

[LostArt]

These pens are really nice CH.

What else have you been doing lately?

[CHICAGO HAND.]

It has been kinda slow on account of the freezer we have been stuck in lately, so I have'nt done much. I was getting all geared up and woke up to find more snow on the ground, when will this end???

[LOCAL84]

Damn Chicago.....that is awesome! Hats off to ya....I just built a tiki bar by my pool and thought I was the man....but you take the cake with that originality!

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Well 84 thanks for the kind words, now you know you need a good cutting board to go along with that new bar of yours so why not go to my web site and poke around for some good ideas???



http://www.anamericanwoodworker.zoomshare.com/0.html

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Sorry swamp the kids wanted to get in there and make a mess so I had to supervise.
Soon my friend.

[LostArt]

Who's Max? :D

[CHICAGO HAND.]

MAD MAX would be my youngest trouble maker.

[LostArt]

One of the twins?

Well, you really shouldn't have kept them boys packed in the moving box so long CH. :D

[CHICAGO HAND.]

I am trying to catch up swamp, I have the next few days off so lets see if I cant finish it. This is for a clerical girl at the barn.
I sent it out to have it engraved and color filled to Las Vegas. That alone adds about $15.00.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Things that just needed a few finishing touches.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

It has been a busy weekend,

[LostArt]

I suppose you couldn't make a chess set? It would be so cool to have the checkered board and then the stone you are using for the pens? :D

Hey, just thought I'd ask CH! :D But, you might better get Swamp's done first. You have made me 3 things aready in the past and the chess set....well, that might be a big project, eh?

I'm serious though! If you think you could do it. :cool:

[hivolt132]

your work is just awesome, very nice.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

I do have some ideas on a chess set, but the material may be to expensive for all the chess pieces. I will do some research for ya.

[LostArt]

That is a nice Backgamon board. However, we would never play. I can't even remember now how to play that! LOL!



I do have some ideas on a chess set, but the material may be to expensive for all the chess pieces. I will do some research for ya.

Well, I'm still looking for one to display and what better thing to display and PLAY than one that was made by a lineman!

Look into it CH. Maybe I can give you some installments---starting now! :D

Seriously. It would mean more to me if you would make it. But, I understand the labor and price.....and your time, but I'd sure treasure it.

It's funny, because I remember thinking what all the pieces would represent if it was a "lineman's chess board"......have we talked about this before here? Or did I just dream it?

[CHICAGO HAND.]

I have been busy with the router lately. I have seen guys who do letters freehand with a router and that is my next move. I have watched them at the county fair and man are they quick. Let me know if anyone wants one for their house I can ship anywhere.

[LostArt]

Hey CH! Always a pleasure sir to see what you have been up to. :D

Can you make me a sign? Everybody needs a sign. :D

[scamplineman]

Hey CH! Always a pleasure sir to see what you have been up to. :D

Can you make me a sign? Everybody needs a sign. :D

Her's will need a rope on it, for her to wear around her neck...

What's it gonna read???

[LostArt]

Her's will need a rope on it, for her to wear around her neck...

What's it gonna read???

Hey now.....you rascal of a scamp! :D

Keep it up and I'll replace your keys with your very own sign, hear?

[LostArt]

I love my sign CH. :D

Thank you.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

I have finally turned my first pepper mill, what a project. Alot of head scratchin but now that the first one is made I am rockin them out. And some boxes I am working on. I am still trying to figure out what type of lid and hinges to use.

[LostArt]

Great work once again CH.

What would you use the box for CH?

Swamp, when is that show? Me and my g/f might make it sometime for something to do.

[Edge]

Chitown... awesome works... as usual from you... I think the wife is prolly gonna be ordering from you site pretty soon... she is in love with the peppermill... she wants 2 one for pepper one for "sea salt" ... ahhhh women... what can ya do...

Edge

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Thanks again for the comments. The boxes will have lids eventually and they can be used for jewelry or stuff that collects on my wifes dresser. Everyone likes boxes for their "stuff".
I try and do a few shows a year and right now I am getting into high gear making stuff for a christmas show. I just started getting into pepper mills and they have been a challenge. It seems every new project requires a few new tools. One of these days the wife will get wise to that.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

This has been a challenge but they are real coffee beans cast in an acrylic. It is not easy to machine because the beans are soft and the acrylic is hard. Well worth the challenge.
Let me know if you want one $50.00 plus shipping.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Here is one that was one tough pen to turn on the lathe.
The polyester resin is like glass and has a tendency to blow out at the wrong time.
This is an actual computer board wrapped around a brass tube and encased in polyester which you machine by hand down to the exact size and then hand sand and polish.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Some better pics.
Picture taking small objects like this is not my favorite hobby.

[BigClive]

very nice. Even if those PCBs were flexible, it must have been a treat trying to make them stay curved round, especially where the ends met.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Tooth pick holders, $20.00 PLUS SHIPPING.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Here is a first of what I hope will be many.
I pulled some stamps out of the old collection and did my magic with about 12 coats of super glue over them, then wet sanded and polished.


This week I should have a new prototype pen with pics posted made just for the Lineman. Keep looking it's coming.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

The lathe work is in the application of the super glue and the sanding and polishing. There is a real trick to applying super glue to a spinning object.
Also super glue is not cheap. But it makes a great finish.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Well here is the first. This is done in maple just to show what can be done. I have quite a few different fonts to play with and colors for the fill after the laser engraving. This pen looks good in an acrylic type material which can be seen on my web page. The possibilities are almost endless with what can be laser engraved. Names, slogans, company logos, etc. A pen like this with one laser engraved line done in wood or acrylic is $50.00 plus shipping.
Color fill is available in Gold, Silver, Copper, Bronze, White, Black, Red and Blue.
Check out my web page and poke around for different materials used for the pen.
http://www.anamericanwoodworker.zoomshare.com/0.html

[CHICAGO HAND.]

I am working on the web page Swamp. Thanks for the input.
Here is two more pens with the original.

[LostArt]

All those last items are wonderful CH!

I love the stamps! My favorite. :D

You do such great work CH. I'm forever impressed by your talent buddy!

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Here are some pens made from dyed maple burl.

[LostArt]

Oh! Those are nice CH!!

Just today I gave our principal your wood pens and holder. He is leaving and going to another high school (the same school where the Boss and I graduated--along with our children). He loved it. I told him what was "really" great about it is that a powerlineman made it. You have no idea how proud I was to tell him that CH.

Only a special man (or woman) gets the best in my book. And your work is the best buddy!

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Thanks for the kind comments. Now if we could only sell a few million of these pens, then I could think about retirement.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Here is a tooth pick holder.
These are a pretty good seller at the craft shows. This is a piece of oak which was placed in a wood dye and then put under pressure in a 2 1/2 gallon paint pot and left to soak for 24 hours. It was then finished with quite a few coats of super glue.
Let me know how many you want and me and the boys will get out to the shop and start getting dirty.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

I recently bought a pressure pot from a guy on craigslist. I also bought a vacuum pump from harbor freight which is useful in getting all the air out of the wood and the dye into the wood.

It does not take to long to dry in the sun. The chunks of wood are pretty small.

[LostArt]

Can you make those pens in blue and orange CH? I love the above pens.

[Trbl639]

CH...........
First time I've looked at this thread............and I got a word few words for ya.........

Awesome work Brother

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Two tooth pick holders for my brother the pool shark.
One is made from cocobolo and the other is ebony.

[LostArt]

I have to share this CH just because you are the greatest! :D

CH even surprised me by showing the beautiful blue pens he made me on my own artwork! I loved the display....of course! :D

CH makes beautiful things with the talent that God gave him!

[CHICAGO HAND.]

A picture frame for L.A.
It took a lot more work than these 4 pics show.

[LostArt]

OHMYGOSH!!! That's gonna be wonderful CH!!!! http://www.avowners.com/forum/smileys/worship999z.gifThank you so much buddy!! I love it! :D

Swamp--Hehehe....no bass boat and not for the Boss. I drew an old ship back when my daughter was doing prom her junior yr in high school. The theme was kinda like the Titantic, so I drew it for her class and it sat on an easel as you walked in the door. They had lights shinning on it. It looked better in the dark with the glow of lights on it actually.

Anyway, I have nothing in my house that it goes with. But, my brother has his bathroom in that beachy kinda theme and just got a nice garden tub that has a lift to put him in it. As you know, one of my brothers is handicaped. So, I wanted to give it to him but put it in a cool frame. And CH did it for me and did a fantastic job!!! I'm so happy with it! :D

When I get it framed, I'll post a pic, okay?

[LostArt]

THAT is so cool LA.:cool: Please Do!! That would be awsome!
You know me...I was just bein a smartass.:D

What a cool thing to do!!! I bet your brother will Flip out over it!
Lookin forward to seein the Pict too. You never posted it on your site....

Well, it's really nothing. But, I know he will like it. He likes lighthouses too.

Here it is with the measuring tapes that I did for CH. :D And my rough draft.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Some necklaces for the next craft show.

[LostArt]

Oh, I like those burnt crosses CH!


That's really gonna be Nice Trace.
Post a picture when you get it framed in the new Frame.:cool:

My brother loved it! I gave it to him last Sunday and he left on his cruise Thursday. Tomorrow is his birthday and he is coming back from his trip to the Bahamas tomorrow. We have not heard from him, but assume he is having a great time.

He laughed at me giving him a pic of the Titanic. "Uh....thanks sis." I laughed and told him he wasn't superstious and neither was I. However, I've been praying for his safe return! :D I told him I had this pic and frame planned in the making since July BEFORE his cruise.

Here is a pic I took of it a few months ago.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

My oldest boy (9 years old) took a couple to school and gave them to his friends. As of Friday I have given him about 15 more and one for his teacher. They seem to be a hit. Now all I need to do is sell a few million of them and retire.

[LostArt]

LOL! Right. I give everything I make away. I'll never retire rich. :D

[CHICAGO HAND.]

A few rings made from spalted maple. You have no idea how hard this was to figure out on the lathe.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

I need to talk to a jeweler and get a ring sizing gauge and then I should be able to make them in any size. Here is 3 more from today.

[LostArt]

Oh man, I love the red! That's really pretty buddy. :)

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Here is a set I just finished for the neighbor. Spalted Maple, in European style with gun clip, finished with super glue. $80.00.

[Orgnizdlbr]

beautiful stuff Chitown!!

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Here is another tooth pick holder made from spalted maple.
To see some items for sale on EBAY click here.
http://shop.ebay.com/americanwoodworker/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

[CHICAGO HAND.]

A coffee scoop hot off the lathe.

[LostArt]

Have you made anything lately CH? What with the OT lately?

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Nothing lately. Crazy hours this summer.

[duckhunter]

I'm in the Boston area seeing my kids. I've had Woodcraft catalogs before but never visited a store. Nice, I bought some sharpening stuff and a set of micro chisels.

[LostArt]

So, what are you going to be making DH? :D

[duckhunter]

So, what are you going to be making DH? :D

Right now I'm carving a flying Santa that is a stocking hanger. The micro chisels I bought will help me with some dtail work that I've avoided. Another project I have started is for my garden. I'm carving these fairies that are going to be the color of groups of flowers in the garden. They will all carry buckets of paint and brushes that represent the flowers they are in. I'm using old piano strings for their wings. My wife thinks they're neat.

And my goal in life is to make her happy!

[LostArt]

Right now I'm carving a flying Santa that is a stocking hanger. The micro chisels I bought will help me with some dtail work that I've avoided. Another project I have started is for my garden. I'm carving these fairies that are going to be the color of groups of flowers in the garden. They will all carry buckets of paint and brushes that represent the flowers they are in. I'm using old piano strings for their wings. My wife thinks they're neat.

And my goal in life is to make her happy!

If mama ain't happy, nobody is happy. :D

Sounds great. Will you make a thread and post the pics DH? I'd love to see them. You can send them to me by email.

Btw, today is the Boss and our anniversary. To me, I think where in the world did the time go? Man, what fun! :D

[CHICAGO HAND.]

I would also love to see pics of those garden fairies and the flying Santa.

[loodvig]

I would also love to see pics of those garden fairies and the flying Santa.

I would also like to see them.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Not that I like Fairies or flying Santa's or anything.

[LostArt]

Not that I like Fairies or flying Santa's or anything.

LOL! But Loo does. :D

[loodvig]

LOL! But Loo does. :D

Hey! I'm telling the FBOD your razzing me! :rolleyes:

[LostArt]

Hey! I'm telling the FBOD your razzing me! :rolleyes:

Hehehehehe.....:D

[CHICAGO HAND.]

I just finished this pepper mill. I sell these for $30.00 plus shipping. They have an adjustment for fine or coarse grind and finished with shellac. This one is 10 inches tall.

[duckhunter]

Nice work CH. So how often are you sharpening now?

[CHICAGO HAND.]

I am never far from the grinder. Sharpening tools is an art in itself.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

I have tried a few different types and I like this kit the best. This is made from some "spalted" maple. This is a stylus which is for your smart phones or like devices.
This has a non-marring (marking) Capacitive Soft Touch Silicone Stylus Tip that will work on popular touch screen devices such as the iPad®, iPhone®, Android™, and other capacitive touch screens.
Let me know what ya think.

[duckhunter]

I am never far from the grinder. Sharpening tools is an art in itself.

Boy are you ever right about that! I've started taking lessons from a Master Carver, the first thing we did was get my tools in shape, now I keep them sharp.

Really like the maple stylus.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Another stylus done with more spalted Maple with a touch of dye.
I finish these with super glue and then sand to 12000 grit and then use a plastic polish for final shine.

[LostArt]

Hey CH! I've missed these updates of your woodworks buddy. Very nice and inventive.

Are you showin' the boys how to do any woodworks yet?

[CHICAGO HAND.]

They are both interested in driving me crazy while I am making saw dust.

[LostArt]

:D Cherish these moments CH. They are over tomorrow.

I can just imagine what they want to make on Dad's cool machinery. Heh.

[duckhunter]

:D Cherish these moments CH. They are over tomorrow.

Amen to that! Like the songs says "It won't be like this for long"

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Here is a pen with a stylus tip on it.

[LostArt]

That pen is beautiful. Love the colors. CH also makes nice pen holders for them too.

[bren guzzi]

I made a hat rack from an old Van and some bits and pieces that I found on Jura. :)

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Here is a set for a co workers wife. I found a letter opener which matches the pen. The pics do not do this color justice.

[duckhunter]

He's carved and painted. Working on the box that makes him dance. Then he'll get antiqued at the end.44464445

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Cool. How much time in just the carving?????

[duckhunter]

I've got probably 20 hours so far. I just started actually taking some classes and learning new techinques is taking longer. I could likely do it now in about 10. I painted with oils this time, haven't used oils in over 25 years.

[LostArt]

Bren, your rack reminds me of some of the rednecks we have around here. The one I saw was on the hood of a small car and I heard he hit a deer and just mounted the rack on the hood as his hood ornament. :D

CH, I love the colors in the letter opener also. Do you have anything with orange and blue colors? :D

Wow. I like the Dancing Santa DH. That's some mighty fine whittling. :D What are you working on now?

[CHICAGO HAND.]

I am looking for a orange and blue color. What is the significance in that color? It might help my search.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Take a look at this color


http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2020329/21418/Acrylic-Pen-Blank--Gator-alley.aspx

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Take a look at this color


http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2020329/21418/Acrylic-Pen-Blank--Gator-alley.aspx

[LostArt]

Gator alley would be pretty close CH. :D Actually that color is also our school colors at work. We are the Buccaneers.

Let me ask you this, the handles of the letter openers you order? Have you ever made a staple remover with a handle?

[LostArt]

This is similar to the one I have at work CH.

http://images.discountofficeitems.com/size/300/70a/f4a/e546a2453a507d5c97387a0016bd169b6c.jpg

But, I'd sure trade it in on one of your nice handle one. :D

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Here is a vase I made and had to do some photo touch up.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Is that a letter opener??????????????????

[LostArt]

Is that a letter opener??????????????????

No, a staple remover. :D

Check your email CH.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

I got the e mail. Do you think that a letter opener will work for removing staples as effectively for ya????????????
I have my doubts, you know what we say, "The right tool for the job" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[RadonHuffer]

I harvest my own wood and like unusual woods like Hawthorne, Osage Orange and Mulberry that I harvest myself.

http://www.albert-cordova.com/wood/3.jpg
http://www.albert-cordova.com/wood/close.jpg
http://www.albert-cordova.com/wood/face.jpg
http://www.albert-cordova.com/wood/IMG_0808.JPG
http://www.albert-cordova.com/wood/IMG_0809.JPG
http://www.albert-cordova.com/wood/IMG_0810.JPG

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Gotta love turning on a lathe.

[duckhunter]

Bren, your rack reminds me of some of the rednecks we have around here. The one I saw was on the hood of a small car and I heard he hit a deer and just mounted the rack on the hood as his hood ornament. :D

CH, I love the colors in the letter opener also. Do you have anything with orange and blue colors? :D

Wow. I like the Dancing Santa DH. That's some mighty fine whittling. :D What are you working on now?

I've got a couple projects from the past that have been in limbo. A chickadee, a duckhunter (who'd of thought) and a garden angel. Once I get those done I' think I'll do a couple of corbels and use them as bookends.

[LostArt]

I got the e mail. Do you think that a letter opener will work for removing staples as effectively for ya????????????
I have my doubts, you know what we say, "The right tool for the job" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Yes, I'm sure. I like it because it's not long and bulky CH. I have a letter opener and I never use it.

I know, I know! Only me that has to be different. :D

It's okay buddy. Just thought I'd ask.

[LostArt]

Nice walking sticks RH. I love the smilie one. :D



I've got a couple projects from the past that have been in limbo. A chickadee, a duckhunter (who'd of thought) and a garden angel. Once I get those done I' think I'll do a couple of corbels and use them as bookends.

Oh, I love decorative corbels. That will be very detailed. Can't wait to see that and your other pieces DH.

I just realized we have CH, RH, and DH in this thread. :D

[CHICAGO HAND.]

I will make the letter opener for ya, just give me the go ahead. Is that orange and blue the right colors??????

[LostArt]

I will make the letter opener for ya, just give me the go ahead. Is that orange and blue the right colors??????

Are ya reading my posts CH? Tell those wild boys of yours to knock it off so you can concentrate. :D

CH, I don't want a letter opener. I never use the one I have. I looked today and I have a Swingline staple remover.

http://www.cleansweepsupply.com/pages/item-swi37141.html



Elegantly designed staple remover is uniquely shaped to gently extract staples without tearing paper. Contoured for comfort with an attractive and contemporary satin finish. Removes all standard and mini-size staples.

I like the grip and the end is not sharp, but it's thin enough to slip in and then there are the sides that stops the slide where you can lift and removes the staple quite easily.

I'd love to have a pretty handle one that you have made and I'm hoping you can work it so it's kinda like the one above. As you see they aren't that expensive, but it would be cool to have an orange and blue one like that specially made by Chicago Hand. :D

[duckhunter]

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I haven't posted anything I've made in a while. I made this tree topper for my son. It's similar to a santa I did for my mother a year ago.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

That is really cool looking. What type of wood is used for carving?????

[duckhunter]

That is really cool looking. What type of wood is used for carving?????

Hey Chicagohand, Merry Christmas. I use basswood almost all the time. Takes the blade well. The group I carve with is starting a new project. We are carving eagle heads for canes for wounded veterans. I'll post some pics soon.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Thomas Edison model #0001

[CHICAGO HAND.]

My newest one. These outlets have 2 USB ports. I sure would like to sell some.

[duckhunter]

Very cool!

[reppy007]

Chicago-hand....please check your yahoo. e-mail ,thanks .

[Orgnizdlbr]

No question about it.....this guy can wire up a bank.You name it,he will wire it up.Im not into this,and have no interest in doing what he did.But if you asked me.....the guy did a great job and went into detail.So I have no choice but to give the guy an A-PLUS,,,,,,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyIctEga15g............https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyIctEga15g

Id say he has way too much time on his hands.....

[duckhunter]

In the article from Powerlineman Magazine that had the article about Chicagohand and I, I referred to eagle head canes being carved for veterans. These are pictures of the cane I made for my father-in-law.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

It has been quite a while since my last post. I have been real busy with family, church, work, and hobbies. Here is a couple signs I made. Let me know if anyone would like me to make one. I can pretty much do whatever you want as far as a one line. If you want more than one line it would have to have the letters flat on the board like the "Tom's Garden" sign. Average price is $20.00 plus shipping.

[duckhunter]

I carved this fella out of a chestnut tree we took down to build a new 3-phase line.

[Orgnizdlbr]

I carved this fella out of a chestnut tree we took down to build a new 3-phase line.

Duck, that carving is absolutely beautiful!! 👍

[duckhunter]

Thanks, the most time-consuming thing I've carved.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Just finished these. It has been a while since I have posted. We have been busy, but I finally am finding some shop time. The bullet pens are from 30/06 casings and the wood pens are from cocobolo wood. PM me if interested.

[rob8210]

Duck, you and Chicago Hand do some pretty awesome work. I wish I had half that talent!

[CHICAGO HAND.]

To those who messaged me, I am sorry about the delay in getting back to you. Please check your in box.

[Rob]

To those who messaged me, I am sorry about the delay in getting back to you. Please check your in box.

I tried to message you back but I got a reply that your mailbox is full. You can E mail me at Mack266108@aol.com.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

I cleaned the message box out. Thanks for the heads up.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

This hobby may keep me out of the bar but it might be just as expensive.....

[CHICAGO HAND.]

Made these for a coworker. He had the antler and I had the time and parts.

[Old Line Dog]

Really nice stuff Chitown. You certainly have expanded over the years man.
Glad to see you are still Into your wood workin and "Makin" stuff.

Not a day goes by I don't walk into my kitchen and see that beautiful cutting Board/serving tray, and then pick up that magnificent "Computer Pen" and jot some notes....and think of you.

You still make the "computer board" Pens? You can't EVEN imagine how many compliments I've had on that pen....

Goin on What?? 10 years now?? Actually More I think Damnit man.:D:cool: I STILL have the BEST cutting Board you EVER made!!

[CHICAGO HAND.]

I am still going at it. Glad to see you are still enjoying the things I built. Look me up on facebook and friend me and keep up with other things I am building. I am still open for business.
https://www.facebook.com/dave.dapkus

[Old Line Dog]

I am still going at it. Glad to see you are still enjoying the things I built. Look me up on facebook and friend me and keep up with other things I am building. I am still open for business.
https://www.facebook.com/dave.dapkus Really Cool Dave, really cool.

I don't do facebook my friend. My wife won't let me.:D Go figure, right?

Anyway Dave. Thank you. I enjoy, every day, what ya made for me.

[CHICAGO HAND.]

No problem. Here are some tooth pick holders that I have been making.

[duckhunter]

6456Just finished these . Snowmen for the grand kids. A mountain man out of wormy butternut.6455

[Orgnizdlbr]

Awesome Duck!!

[duckhunter]

I made this for my wife. She thinks it's the best thing I've done.
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[Old Line Dog]

I made this for my wife. She thinks it's the best thing I've done.
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That's really nice man! How long did that take ya? Did ya have like, a picture or drawing to go by? Wood Chisel?

[Orgnizdlbr]

Awesome artwork Duck!

[duckhunter]

Got no idea on hours I have into it Greg. I got the idea from a picture I saw, it is actually a tattoo design from Ireland. I mostly used chisels on this piece. I bought the wood on a trip through Vermont a couple years ago, going out to see my daughter.


That's really nice man! How long did that take ya? Did ya have like, a picture or drawing to go by? Wood Chisel?

[duckhunter]

This is a carving I did a few years ago, don't know if I ever shared it. It's supposed to be an apprentice on his first pole. He's cut out and bearhugging the pole.

[BigClive]

Here's something I built. It's an illuminated frame for the local town hall's yearly display of Christmas trees.

It's based on an aluminium frame with steel mesh supporting sections of LED strip that look like neon. The theme is Las Vegas.

For reference, the Department of Villainy is just a group of bearded friends, and is a play on the local governments department naming system.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9kSbnm5XrI

[Orgnizdlbr]

Good stuff Clive!