Woodworking and Glassblowing — A Great Combination

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Joy's recent post about: The creation of a Solid Fruitwood and Hardwood Baptismal Font to accompany one of our Cast Glass Baptismal Basins.

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The Making of the 21st Century Orrery — Woodworking

Part I in the Making Of series. The building of the cherry wood octagon cabinet. Wood turning, lamination, cabinetry.

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An Orrery for the 21st Century – in Blown Glass and Carbon Fiber, No Less

It's always good when a project is finished; even better when it's a success, better yet when it's never been done before and the top when someone almost inevitably says: "You can't do that!"

The bonus prize is doing it under severe adversity and not caving. Kinda like beating yourself in the head with a ball peen hammer, 'cuz it feels so good when you

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Continuing the Rocket for the Orrery

It's finally stopped storming, so I can continue to work on building my rocket ship today. Why does it matter if it's storming? Some of my equipment (lathe, drill press among other stuff) is out on a covered deck. The covers keep them protected when it rains, but I'm not too good with my hands when it's cold and wet. I have very low blood pressure, so if my

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