Here in the
sub-tropical region of Central Florida, I have the pleasure of working
under the constant scrutiny and discerning gazes of a myriad four
legged reptiles of various types. I don't know their correct species
names or their family affiliations with other lizards (i.e. iguanas,
salamanders, skinks, etc.), but I do know that they are a joy to have
around. I just refer to them all as Newts, although a few have earned
humanesque names for themselves. Stubs, the one who protects my
bandsaw from nefarious spider types, is always glad to greet me in the
mornings and seems fascinated with
my chili pepper coffee mug. He does however, keep a watchful eye out
for our siamese cat, Saffron, as this was the feline who appropriated
his tail. Saffron has a penchant for lizard tail and is delighted in
the sustainable, "green" attributes in the delicacy. Therefore, their
are quite a few newts running around with tails in various stages of
regrowth.
On to the woodwork. I have been working with wood all my life. My
works encompass everything from house framing to my little oak
keychains. My wife and friends have encouraged me to share my work on
the Web, so this is my initiation into the cyber world.
I always seem to have a half dozen projects going at any one time. Whether it is rebuilding a section of our 75 year old house or designing and working out the joinery of a new box, I always make the time to carve a keychain, which was my bread and butter for over 5 years, or to discuss with a fellow crafts person, ideas, methods and/or war stories of the hand trades.
So, peruse the rest of my site and if you have any suggestions, feedback or other opinions, I would be glad to hear from you. If you would like a keychain or two, I'll be happy to carve them. That is, if I can talk Stubs into letting me borrow my bandsaw.
Please remember... This is work in progress, pardon my dust.