Charles Volek spoke about the deck restoration of Galveston’s tall ship, Elissa, that occurred in 2012 and 2013.
Outdoor table made from ipe topped with glass mosaic tile pieces. The tiles were glued to the top with Titebond 3 and epoxy then sealed with three coats of epoxy
finishing with three coats of spar varnish
Rocking cradle in red oak finished with Hydrocoat.
From a Sue Mey moon pattern, scroll sawn project of curly maple and mahogany then finished with
spray lacquer.
From the Wooden Teddy Bear Collection Catalogue, scroll sawn project of curly maple and mahogany then finished with spray lacquer.
Yarn bowl finished with Mylands
Friction Polish
Window bench from poplar and plywood with a walnut top and then assembled with pocket screws
Hand-powered disk sander for persons with Alzheimer’s to sand pens
Larger and easier to see dominoes of maple and walnut then finished in a wax oil finish.
Layout and marking knives made from standard kitchen knives. The blades are blued rather than tempered.
Pattern adapted from the internet to create simple models of the Space Shuttle
Using new sewer pipe John Gay crafted these boxes for the Beads of Courage program. Seniors, at a
special senior center, did the painting.
Seniors, at a special senior center, did the painting.
Viking crafted from aromatic cedar. The beard is a mixture of potpourri and cedar shavings from the lathe.
Teddy bear crafted from aromatic cedar
Cross out of inlayed oak and purple heart, based on Rick Hutcheson pattern
Scroll saw art of elephant herd, painted with acrylic and finished with spray clear gloss
Moxon vise from white oak then finished with linseed oil.
Fretwork clock of walnut and cherry
Shaker inspired candle box using dovetail joinery and finished with six or
seven coats of milk paint
Turned bowls from water oak burl (right), Found on floor wood (top right) and Osage Orange (lower right).
The bottom of the water oak burl bowl
Etagere made from solid walnut and a granite shelf; finished with spray lacquer
Repurposed ceiling fan blades for Day of the Dead faces