Project Highlight: Orchid Inlay Jewelry Box

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Wood species: Cherry, Wenge, Purpleheart, Redheart, Yellowheart, Kiaat

Finish type: Tung oil and paste wax

Completed: September, 2014

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I had been thinking about what to do for my mom's birthday earlier this year. I had always gotten her something from the store, gift cards, books, games. But this year was different, I had my wood shop now, maybe I could make her something. It hit me, a jewelry box! Turns out this project would be the most involved project I had yet to do.

Project Highlight: Oak Plant Stand

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Wood species: White Oak

Finish type: Water-based stain and spar urethane

Completed: April, 2014

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We had a problem. We have lots of plants, and plenty of light in our kitchen, but nowhere to actually put the plants in the kitchen. Oh, but the solution is easy! I have a workshop, I can just make a simple plant stand!