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Please note: Woodworking is an inherently dangerous activity. The non-woodworking techniques described here aren't all that safe, either. Sharp tools, powerful motors, big lumps of wood, chemicals, fumes, etc. can cause you serious bodily injury or even death. These pages are NOT meant as a substitute for instruction by a qualified teacher, just as an illustration of how I do certain things. I take no responsibility for any mishaps you may experience during a fit of inspiration. You've been warned.
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The spaceship, with the fins, aerospike and engine cone attached, but not yet mounted on its base.
Picking the base is an art in itself. The type of base you choose will affect the feeling the completed piece has. I wanted the finished piece to have a fast, swooping feel to it, so I chose the base accordingly.
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The manzanita root base has a tilt to it, echoing the implied motion of the spaceship.
“Cruisin’” (2007)
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Another example.
“Whoosh!” (2007)
mahogany, maple, dyed black veneer, manzanita root.
Page last updated 16 June 2007