Excited to get my second piece of artwork from Mike in just a few days. It's kind of addicting, like tattoos. You get your first and you just want more! Amazing work as always!
I like to call this Paint Brush. I didn’t think I would work with pine yet till I moved back but saw this really nice Blue Pine board and thought it would look pretty cool.
Mike, please check your inbox when you get a moment. Thanks.
"Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood."
I just wanted to share the new business that’s opening up. I figured I love working with wood, and now have a little more time on my hands, so why not just open a business doing things I truly enjoy collecting and working with wood lol. I hope everyone is doing good?
Hey, good to see you surface again!! Congrats and good luck with the business. We've all seen your amazing work so there's no doubt you will do very well!! Welcome back to the mainland!!
Well the shop is coming together nicely. Equipment is in and put together and starting on some work tables. Finally have a display case to display my personal boxes and my card collection as well.
"Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood."
I’m sooo glad to have my shop up and running for the most part. Still have some tweaking to do and install my dust collection system but couldn’t wait to start making something. I did however bring with me some of the woods from the Hawaiian Islands since it was free to ship it, so I completely took advantage of it.
Since I haven’t posted a picture in awhile here is something that I’m finishing up. It’s a new home for a portrait of Ty Cobb Along with a signed check that will be underneath. It will overall have holders to place the items in and 100% UV protected, no glare Plexy Glass, the wood is called Monkey Pod from Hawaii. I’m glad to be back
Well a something a little different. So one of my good friends is a WWII veteran. So I acquired some original Teak deck from another friend of mine from the USS Missouri from 1944 and presented the gifts to him. It’s speechless the honor that he presented when the gifts were in his hand.
Well I haven’t made a card box for a little bit, but I did finish this one this box is made to hold a Harmon Killebrew master set with 200 regular cards, large boys and small boys. Just thought I would share
I look forward to seeing Mike set up at the Chicago National in 2021 selling storage boxes and going home with a slew of orders for more!
Now, I haven't heard this is going to happen, but in truly, just world, that would be exactly what happens.
Thank you all for the kind words about my work and really happy that you guys/girls enjoy the pictures. About the Nationals in 2021 that’s still a goal but One thing I need to do is build inventory so we’ll see if I have time to make some . I know for sign ups for the tables are around a year in advance and pretty expensive, but would love to meet some of you there at the table
Didn’t realize you were at the National. Must have run out of $ before I made it to your booth. Love how you customized that one for the tall boys to fit as well. Very cool.
Found some pretty black oak on the property and though I would make a couple of things with it including made a end grain cutting board donated to the elementary school for a raffle to help raise funds.
I want something else made. Problem is, I don't really NEED anything. I have to come up with something soon so I can get another MD original. Always enjoy seeing your work. That box for graded packs is a beast and I really like it. If only I had a more graded packs to warrant a box like that. I'll come up with something that I don't need. My wife will confirm that never seems to be a problem for me!
Tim,
I’m laughing at your comment, need something made but not sure what though lol. Well I’m starting to rebuild a apple press maybe that lol. Overall I’m confident you will find something and challenge me
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Tim,
I’m laughing at your comment, need something made but not sure what though lol. Well I’m starting to rebuild a apple press maybe that lol. Overall I’m confident you will find something and challenge me
Thank you erba. Where does that name come from?
It's my last name.
I took a pen making class at my local Rockler a few weeks ago and love it. I've made 3 pens in the last couple of years. I want to buy a lathe and all the toys to go with it and start making them. I'm just trying to figure out if I have time to justify buying everything needed to do them.
Pens are fun to make but as you know take a little time and a lot of attention to detail. As far as buying everything, it does get really expensive a lot of little parts added with the bigger stuff. It’s always a continuous expense with the sandpaper, finish etc... But it is fun though.
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Thanks Brad, I was waiting a while for my felt to arrive and so I finally finished up this one as well. It was made out of A wood called Monkey Pod.
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Excited to get my second piece of artwork from Mike in just a few days. It's kind of addicting, like tattoos. You get your first and you just want more! Amazing work as always!
I like to call this Paint Brush. I didn’t think I would work with pine yet till I moved back but saw this really nice Blue Pine board and thought it would look pretty cool.
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Mike, please check your inbox when you get a moment. Thanks.
Hey Mikey, I just sent you a message.
I just wanted to share the new business that’s opening up. I figured I love working with wood, and now have a little more time on my hands, so why not just open a business doing things I truly enjoy collecting and working with wood lol. I hope everyone is doing good?
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Hiya Mike
Best of luck with your new business buddy.
Was the fee zero for being retired military?
Yes, one of the little perks for California, even though they love taxing my retirement.
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Best of luck with everything, Mike.
Andy
Just saw this. Good luck and have fun. I hope to do this exact thing some day.
I'm in California as well, but not retired military so I will have to pay
Kris
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That's cruel.
I have my military check spent before it arrives.
I know what you mean mike, it’s not that much overall a huge pay cut. Was rated with the VA at 80% so helps a little.
Kris, woodworking is always a great hobby and relaxing, love all the variety of woods and the smell. Have to talk sometime and go over ideas.
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I think the deep maroon/purple lining chosen complements these boxes perfectly!
Hey, good to see you surface again!! Congrats and good luck with the business. We've all seen your amazing work so there's no doubt you will do very well!! Welcome back to the mainland!!
Thanks my friend.
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Beautiful work. I love the pens you made. I took a couple of classes to learn to turn pens. It didn't go well!
Great work!
Congrats on the business license and best of luck with doing something you love.
Erik
Thanks Erba, yes took me awhile for the pens but finally got the Nitch, it’s mostly about the attention to detail around the bushings.
Thank you estang, cross the fingers it goes good
either way I get to build stuff and it’s usually always something a little different.
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Well the shop is coming together nicely. Equipment is in and put together and starting on some work tables. Finally have a display case to display my personal boxes and my card collection as well.
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Awesome. Keep us posted.
I’m sooo glad to have my shop up and running for the most part. Still have some tweaking to do and install my dust collection system but couldn’t wait to start making something. I did however bring with me some of the woods from the Hawaiian Islands since it was free to ship it, so I completely took advantage of it.
Since I haven’t posted a picture in awhile here is something that I’m finishing up. It’s a new home for a portrait of Ty Cobb Along with a signed check that will be underneath. It will overall have holders to place the items in and 100% UV protected, no glare Plexy Glass, the wood is called Monkey Pod from Hawaii. I’m glad to be back
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That is all terrific work. I think most of us envy your talent!
Drooling over your shop and tools so far.
Kris
My 1971 Topps adventure - Davis Men in Black
Glad to see you're back at it, Mike. Best of luck with everything. I'm still loving the crap out of the "Paint Brush" box you made me. Take care.
Andy
Well a something a little different. So one of my good friends is a WWII veteran. So I acquired some original Teak deck from another friend of mine from the USS Missouri from 1944 and presented the gifts to him. It’s speechless the honor that he presented when the gifts were in his hand.
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This is a Old Growth Black Walnut Fire Mantle that I’m finishing up. This thing weighs almost 40lbs lol
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Wow - not the type of Mantle we usually see on these boards - but that is great work. That will make a fireplace that anyone would be proud to have.
I know Brad lol but almost as expensive
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Love the pics of the workshop! Can’t beat JET tools for woodworking. Your talent is worthy of the best tools in the trade.
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Well I haven’t made a card box for a little bit, but I did finish this one
this box is made to hold a Harmon Killebrew master set with 200 regular cards, large boys and small boys. Just thought I would share 
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No clue who would want to house a Killebrew master set!! Lol. Beautiful, as always!
These boxes are magnificent! Is each box a custom build?
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I feel weird saying Dad lol but Yes, pertaining to the type or size of the collection.
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I love these boxes and this thread
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I look forward to seeing Mike set up at the Chicago National in 2021 selling storage boxes and going home with a slew of orders for more!
Now, I haven't heard this is going to happen, but in truly, just world, that would be exactly what happens.
Thank you all for the kind words about my work and really happy that you guys/girls enjoy the pictures. About the Nationals in 2021 that’s still a goal but One thing I need to do is build inventory so we’ll see if I have time to make some
. I know for sign ups for the tables are around a year in advance and pretty expensive, but would love to meet some of you there at the table 
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Yeah I get that a lot actually so feel free to use Jason lol
On the topic of boxes, I have been struggling to find storage for a 48-card set of tall boys. Any chance you are taking orders?
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Didn’t realize you were at the National. Must have run out of $ before I made it to your booth. Love how you customized that one for the tall boys to fit as well. Very cool.
Yes, just message me Jason.
Brad I haven’t been to the nationals yet to sell boxes, that’s the plan I’m the year 2021 in Chicago we’ll crossing my fingers.
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The frame made it to the destination, and what was placed inside is amazing. So now you all can see the final outcome, I’m pretty stoked.
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Beautiful!
A beautiful home for my Killebrew set!
It fits perfect, that’s awesome to see. When you don’t have the items and have to base everything off a size of a card it’s kind of a booger lol
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A big box for the collection
actually it’s for graded packs, I can’t wait to see them inside.
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Found some pretty black oak on the property and though I would make a couple of things with it
including made a end grain cutting board donated to the elementary school for a raffle to help raise funds.
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I want something else made. Problem is, I don't really NEED anything. I have to come up with something soon so I can get another MD original. Always enjoy seeing your work. That box for graded packs is a beast and I really like it. If only I had a more graded packs to warrant a box like that. I'll come up with something that I don't need. My wife will confirm that never seems to be a problem for me!
Beautiful pens!
Tim,
I’m laughing at your comment, need something made but not sure what though lol. Well I’m starting to rebuild a apple press maybe that lol. Overall I’m confident you will find something and challenge me
Thank you erba. Where does that name come from?
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It's my last name.
I took a pen making class at my local Rockler a few weeks ago and love it. I've made 3 pens in the last couple of years. I want to buy a lathe and all the toys to go with it and start making them. I'm just trying to figure out if I have time to justify buying everything needed to do them.
Pens are fun to make but as you know take a little time and a lot of attention to detail. As far as buying everything, it does get really expensive a lot of little parts added with the bigger stuff. It’s always a continuous expense with the sandpaper, finish etc... But it is fun though.
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