Reflections, idle thoughts, and windows into the process
Bosque de Encantos
In December, my partner and I drove this kitchen island from our home in Colorado to Saratoga Springs, New York. Twenty eight + hours with the car filled to the brim and the dog on our alternating laps, yelping her usual road trip operettas, is not either of our ideas of a fun time, but this was a special project for a special client…
watch: Making the Jíbaro Basket
The Jíbaro Basket. Steam bent White Ash on a bent laminated and coopered Hickory base, stitched with copper wire and cane. "Jíbaro" is a word that is quintessential to the Puerto Rican identity…
watch: Making the Kanóa "Roman" Workbench
Last summer I decided to transform my workshop into a fluid setup that truly prioritizes hand tools and makes their use feel more organic. I don't love calling these surprisingly versatile benches "Roman" because…
watch: Making my Japanese Planing Board
I confess, when I first decided to enter the world of woodworking, I thought I’d finally be escaping the realm of politics. I thought, no one can deny the value of a table or chair, no matter where it comes from. I was naïve and incorrect…
watch: Making the Espíritu Bowl
Some projects I start without really knowing what to expect, and the Espíritu Bowl was certainly in that category. Chechen (also known as Caribbean Rosewood, although it's not a true Rosewood) is a very dense wood…
watch: Making the Güembé Chair
The Güembé chair was named after a Bomba rhythm originating from Ponce, Puerto Rico. Güembé is a joyful sound, full of power, poise, and playfulness, and is traditionally associated with courtship, romance and flirtatious gestures…