Some Recent Non - Pens

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I forced some shop time to finish three orders that I had received over the past couple of weeks.

The first is a Bloodwood and African Blackwood Plate. It was made to hold (3) 3" pillar candles. The customer wanted a satin type finish on both this and the candle sticks. I went with the Deft Spray Satin. I am happy with the results on the plate.

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These are Red Mallee Burl Candle Sticks. I usually don't even try to make a matched set by hand (eyeball) but did this time. They came out pretty darn close. When they are placed on a table a bit apart from one another, they look the same. I wish she would have wanted these super glossy, but again satin prevailed.

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Finally, My sister is a musician and plays all sorts of different things. She requested that I make her some new double sided Hammer Dulcimer Hammers. These are bloodwood, and Bolivian Rosewood. They have strips of felt on one side for the mutes. These were way too much work.

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Thanks for looking.

Cheers,

Fangar
 
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Originally posted by darbytee
<br />All of those are really nice James, but the mallee is fantastic. <b>Is that from LeeTree?</b>
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The only source!

He sells me some awesome stuff for sure. Thanks for the kind words.

Cheers,

Fangar
 
I like the wood on the candle sticks, but I gotta tell you.. first thing I saw when I scrolled down was the front legs of a horse... the wood is fantastic.

My wife plays the mountain dulcimer a little... I made her a couple of toner to used for when her hands bother her... I like your hammers..
 
Really nice work, James. I can see why the dulcimer hammers were too much work, the candlesticks look easier.

Dulcimers are played in one of two ways, either the strings are plucked like a guitar or struck with a "hammer." The two sounds are very different.
 
James

The candlesticks are awesome, and I agree on the finish selection that you would have chosen! I would love to get the contact for the wood.....

Robert
 
Originally posted by Rojo22
<br />James

The candlesticks are awesome, and I agree on the finish selection that you would have chosen! I would love to get the contact for the wood.....

Robert
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Thanks. This is where I get most of my burls:

http://www.leetreewoodworks.com/Burls_and_Wood.htm

Cheers,

Fangar
 
Originally posted by Skye
<br />Fine, <b>I'll</b> be the one to ask. What the heck is a Dulcimer Hammer?
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Skye... Here is a link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dulcimer

The hammer is what is used to strike the strings. The felt side produces a muted sound while the hard wooden side a little more open.

Cheers,

Fangar
 
Originally posted by gerryr
<br />Really nice work, James. I can see why the dulcimer hammers were too much work, the candlesticks look easier.

Dulcimers are played in one of two ways, either the strings are plucked like a guitar or struck with a "hammer." The two sounds are very different.
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They are also bowed. There are hand bows that look sort of like brass knuckles where they fit over the knuckles. They are rounded and bow the strings. Hopefully she does not ask for those next ! [:(]

Cheers,

Fangar
 
Thanks to everyone for all of the kind words. I have been so busy lately I have not really had a chance to participate. Thanks for allowing me to post the others stuff (Non-pens). My wife and I are in the process of trying to work out a new house deal in the mist of a crappy housing market around here in CA. If that goes through, then I will some day have the shop of my dreams. Not holding my breath, but keep my fingers crossed. Too many stars have to be aligned to make it work out, but stranger things have happened.

Thanks again,

Fangar
 
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