Category Archives: Furniture

Spindle turning on my Grandfather’s lathe…

Posted on February 20, 2015 by jasonsinco

A few years back, my Papa gave me his lathe.  It is an old Craftsman model, and he used it to do all the turnings in his house.  I remember as a kid being very intimidated by it, the noise … Continue reading →

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Ye Olde Production Work…

Posted on January 27, 2015 by jasonsinco

So I’m finally getting started on products for the much talked about Renaissance Faire of the Ozarks.  First on my list is a batch of folding stools.  This is a really neat project and something kind of different than what … Continue reading →

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Sweeping up the Holidays…

Posted on January 11, 2015 by jasonsinco

As of this weekend, the last of the presents have been handed out and our long Holiday season has come to a close.  It was a very busy December for me in the shop between making gifts for friends and … Continue reading →

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An Unusual Chair…

Posted on September 28, 2014 by jasonsinco

This little chair, with three legs and an octagonal seat, was inspired by a 15th century Italian masterpiece, all carvings and inlay… Image from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York While mine is plainer by far, it provides an … Continue reading →

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The Aumbry Completed

Posted on September 8, 2014 by jasonsinco

The completed Aumbry, set up in our hall.  I really like this furniture piece.  It would make a great bookcase, wine cabinet, linen cabinet for a bathroom or bedroom, all sorts of things.  I made it using the standard lumber … Continue reading →

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An Aumbry in the rough…

Posted on September 1, 2014 by jasonsinco

My latest project, an Aumbry.  I’m making this piece to take to a craft show in Ozark, MO, the first weekend of October.  It’s the last bit of furniture on my list for that show.  Then I’ll have a few … Continue reading →

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