Out of the Woodwork
Carving part of nature
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 14 May 2012 00:00
Jim Maas, a retired orthopedic surgeon from Newport, Vt., began dabbling in bird carving 10 years ago when he realized his calling as an artist. He was originally just looking for a relaxing hobby and found that he could use his hand-eye coordination to his advantage and carry through with the most difficult design dimensions. Birds, he says, are simply fascinating to him.
Souped-up sanders
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 16 April 2012 00:00
Now marking their fifth consecutive year, belt-sander racing continues to be highly anticipated by woodworkers and gadget enthusiasts alike. Hosted by Accuride International and the Belt Sander Racing Association, competitors vie for awards by racing their customized belt sanders on a 75’ wooden track.
Stepping up to the task
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 19 March 2012 00:00
The Putnam Rolling Ladder Co., based in lower Manhattan, makes custom rolling ladders for homes and businesses in a variety of hardwoods.
Sandblasted pipes
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 13 February 2012 00:00
Bruce Weaver, who hails from Brentwood, Tenn., established Bruce A. Weaver Pipes in 2006 and offers handmade custom briarwood tobacco pipes to smokers and collectors alike. He was initially in the business of buying, selling and trading estate pipes for more than 25 years before he decided to open his own shop.
Wooden stationary
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 16 January 2012 00:00
Cards of Wood is a third-generation, family-owned business in Belmont, Mich., that has been in business for more than 40 years. The company manufactures custom designed veneer card products such as business cards, postcards, holiday cards, wedding stationary, art prints and more.
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