Some stuff I finished and things in progress

[Don Ratcliff]

Since I got the shop set up I have been cranking out some fun stuff.

Paddles, katanas, bowls, canes and working on a commissioned humidor now.

Koa, purple heart, maple


Koa, purple heart, ebony


Birdseye eucalyptus


Koa, coffee


Redwood, basswood


Sapele, maple


Koa, purple heart

Milo, ebony


Koa


In progress, koa, mango burl, purple heart, African mahogany

 

[Sprung]

Nice work, Don! I especially like the 1st and 3rd paddles pictured.

 

[Mike Hill]

Those paddles are quite simply - GORGEOUS!

 

[Karl_TN]

That's some really nice Craftsmanship to say the least. Good thing your not in my neck of the woods because those would be hard to compete against.

Would you mind editing your post to list the woods used on those projects? I'm also wondering which woods came from Hawaii or another source like WB?

 

[ripjack13]

I'm lovin it all. Very cool stuff brother.

 

[gman2431]

Islander!!

Nice stuff! Redwood (?) paddle is off the charts. The last one is very cool also with the accent piece.

 

[Tom Smart]

Great to see you posting, Don!

 

[Tom Smart]

Oh yeah, cool stuff.

 

[Don Ratcliff]

That's some really nice Craftsmanship to say the least. Good thing your not in my neck of the woods because those would be hard to compete against.

Would you mind editing your post to list the woods used on those projects? I'm also wondering which woods came from Hawaii or another source like WB?

Updated pics,

 

[barry richardson]

That last paddle is gonna be the bomb!

 

[Tony]

All awesome pieces Donnie, but that Milo piece is my fave. Good to see you my brother! Tony

 

[TimR]

Outstanding workmanship all the way around!!

 

[Nature Man]

You knocked it completely out of the park! The assortment of projects and quality beyond comprehension is something for most of the rest of us to strive for! Congrats! Chuck

 

[William Tanner]

Don’t recall a nicer array of different work. Nicely done.

 

[Don Ratcliff]

This is what the koa and mango burl looks like with alcohol on it. The mango will be on both sides.

 

[Karl_TN]

Updated pics,

Don, Thanks for the updated wood names. You really did everything justice, but those eucalyptus & redwood burl paddles are drool worthy. If you ever consider making your own wood project calendar then count me in.

 

[Don Ratcliff]

Some other shots of the 2 paddles

Don, Thanks for the updated wood names. You really did everything justice, but those eucalyptus & redwood burl paddles are drool worthy. If you ever consider making your own wood project calendar then count me in.

Lol, here is something else for 12 different items, you can make one and I'll buy a copy.

 

[Karl_TN]

Some other shots of the 2 paddles

Lol, here is something else for 12 different items, you can make one and I'll buy a copy.

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See if your wife can help with better backgrounds first, and let her re-take the last picture in order to remove that ghastly reflection.

Seriously, the finish on your items are amazing. Please share a few finishing tips when you have some time.

 

[Don Ratcliff]

See if your wife can help with better backgrounds first, and let her re-take the last picture in order to remove that ghastly reflection.

Seriously, the finish on your items are amazing. Please share a few finishing tips when you have some time.

Step 1. Apply finish
Step 2. Buff
Step 3. Take picture of item

How do you do it?

 

[Diver Temple]

Wow,it;s all very impressive. Some day when my pen making grows up, it wants to be a burly paddle! Love that finial as well, and that humidor is smokin!!