WoodDance Studio

Here is a gallery of photos showing how I made a rope ladder. [Read more →]

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I finished a bench made from a pine slab that’s been sitting around for 20 years. I sent a picture to my friend who gave me the wood almost a decade ago. He said his father will enjoy giving a “I told you so” to his wife who questioned keeping the piece for so many years.

This past weekend, I built myself a secure box to protect a new Logitech AudioStation and my iPod Touch while on the jobsite, complete with power outlets, extended cord and metal speaker grilles. [Read more →]

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At the top of my stairs is a small studio space. The area was so cluttered with stuff it’s been completely inaccessible. I put in a few hours after work each night for a week and built a really nice wall of cabinets. Included in this space is a shelf for a television and VCR with the DVD player discreetly on a shelf below. The base cabinets also support a fish tank for our 10 year old goldfish who has lived through incredible conditions, including months in still 40° water. [Read more →]

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I just noticed this will be the third entry in a row coincidentally posted on the 18th of the month.
This week, I’ve been hired to build a treehouse. I’ve found some great resources online at The Treehouse Guide and Treehouse Workshop. Treehouse workshop has a decent resources/links page. I’ve found, on these sites, some beautiful craftsmanship. [Read more →]

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I’m replacing a deck this week. The existing deck has seen it’s share of repairs over the years, half of the remains are clear Redwood. (California!) It needs rebuilding before the house goes on the market. [Read more →]

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I’m making something totally out-of-sight this week. It’s slang but also will literally the result of quite a bit of precision planning, cutting and manipulating of materials. Wait ’til you see this installation.
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I like my Gorilla 4-in-1 Ladder. It is a little heavy to tote around but it’s well worth it’s weight on the jobsite! [Read more →]

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