Wood Finish

USB Key Makeovers

USB Key Makeovers

Memory sticks lack character. Even the nicest looking ones are more functional than fun. But re-skinning a USB flash drive takes only an hour, max, and unlike a PC case mod, you’ll carry your creation with you. They also make cute gifts (“Thanks for the memories!”). So far, I’ve done a finger puppet, a ChapStick, […]

Egg Heads Puzzle

Egg Heads Puzzle

As a retirement present for Joe Malkevitch, a geometer friend who likes puzzles, I designed and built this 1′-diameter Egg Heads puzzle from ¼” walnut. Many of my sculpture and puzzle designs require laser-cutting or other computer-guided fabrication technology to accurately produce intricate parts. But this design is simple enough that you can make the […]

Workhorses

Workhorses

Use a simple mortise-and-tenon joint to make these fine looking shop horses that you will use every day and will last a lifetime.