2019

December 29, 2019 ~ sandyconnolly

2019 was a quick blur, and is ending on a very happy note. Here are some of the highlights.

We bought a WOOD-MIZER

Bought is the wrong word, we financed it. An investment we are very excited about, though our insurance company is not. Correcting that shortly.

#WalnutFromPine

The Walnut from Pine Street story took a few years to happen, but it did, and we are thrilled. A friend from town (that knew about our woodworking) gave us their walnut tree. Thank you Robin and Randy! Being able to saw the logs ourselves, let them dry and begin making pieces is so much fun. The live edge serving trays are a hit!

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Which Wood | Spalted Maple

December 8, 2019 ~ sandyconnolly

What do you do when you notice some spalted maple in your fire wood? Stop splitting immediately (of course) and put all of it aside. That’s what happened to us and just look at what we have been able to make so far.

Spalted Maple Wine Holder

Spalted Maple & Walnut Heart Cutting Board

Live Edge Serving Tray | Spalted Maple

Did you know? Spalted Maple is not a wood type, but a general description of any type of maple wood that has started to decay or rot. Crazy right? Continue reading →

The Walnut From Pine Street

November 10, 2019 ~ sandyconnolly

Thank you RMP Designs for the gift of your walnut tree. This is where the story begins. #walnutfrompine

As beautiful as walnut trees are, they are also very messy. Robin and Randy had decided it was time to let this tree go. Luckily for us, they thought of Creative Woodworking.