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Maple Sections 05.14.12

Sad but necessary,

The base of the Norway Maple tree in my back yard was suffering from irreversible rot damage. Due to the unsafe conditions, we were forced to cut it down. However, a small section will live on. When stacked these 6 sections create a small pieces of the Norway Maple. I hope to make a few sets to share with friends and allow the tree to grow beyond my yard.

Toe Straps 03.12.12

Quick Make session today.
My toe clips broke so I made some new ones.

The next time your in Austin 10.28.11

You have to visit the Corner Shoppe. I went to Austin with one goal… To go home with a set of antlers. As soon as I arrived I found a set at a local thrift store but decided to hold off and do some more searching. I found my self in a mens wear shop on South Congress called STAG and there I saw it… A stuffed fox on the counter.

I asked… where can one get a fine animal like this? They shared a secret! “The Corner Shoppe, they buy and sell taxidermy from museums and their collection is on display for purchase in a dirt lot under tents and in shipping containers”. They weren’t kidding, this place is a gold mine. I left with a set of deer antlers and a Cow hide rug but I wanted everything! Next time your in Austin you have visit. Photos can’t capture the glory of this place.

Corner Shoppe
5900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX
taxidermyking.com

Zimmans 10.16.11

Zimmans in Lynn Ma
By far the best fabric store north of NYC.

Tulip Table Top 10.12.11

1 piece of 4×8 Laminate from Home Depot - $40
Laminate glue Home Depot $12
1 4×8 piece of 3/4 baltic birch 13 ply – $120
Grizzly C10033 Bull Nose Bit Circle routing jig

I decided to make my table 40 inches but 48 was a possibility.

General Motors 09.13.11

September 2011