If you are familiar with the Witcher games and books, you might have come across the card game Gwent. It features prominently in The Witcher 3 and has been given a game on its own as well. I found a set of cards online, so that is not the project.… Continue Reading Minimalist Gwent Board and a Box
The Pythagorean Goblet, big brother to the more infamous Pythagorean Cup (but really the same thing) is an item that both demonstrated the siphon effect as well as the user’s propensity for practical jokes. Though frankly, I doubt it would actually be effective as one because the concept is pretty… Continue Reading Pythagorean Goblet – Woodturning a Practical Joke
I made this coin flask for a friend – and in a hurry. I hope it does not show on the finished product, but there are a couple of things that I would have done differently if I had thought I had more time. Thing is, without that deadline I… Continue Reading Coin Flask – piggy bank on the lathe
If you ever read the Tintin story “Destination Moon”, chances are that the iconic rocket design with its slender curves and the bright colors stuck in your mind just like it did for me. When it was time to make a LED-based project for a challenge (hosted by HolzwurmTom), I… Continue Reading Tintin Rocket Lamp – Fly me to the Moon!
I have been meaning to make a play button akin to those that YouTube is sending out to those really successful according to the numbers. And after I got my hands on a piece of petrified wood I realized that with its “cultural heritage” this jet is the best material for this project. Enjoy, and remember to be Inspired!
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I wanted to clock some lathe practice while making a Christmas ornament. The Balance Tree is the result of that paired with my desire to use different wood species to make things look more interesting as well as adding a hopefully unexpected twist to it. Using springs, even though it is winter! Enjoy, and remember to be Inspired!
Continue Reading Balance Tree – A wibbly-wobbly Christmas Ornament