Though typically labor and shop time is a bigger factor in driving the cost of hardwood products, its still helpful to understand the relative cost of different materials so you can make an informed tradeoff on appearance and cost. This blog provides some data points for the retail cost of about twenty-five different domestic and foreign hardwoods, as well as identifying a few other considerations of how a different material selection can significantly change the cost of a project.
It's the Little Things
CNC, Workshop & SafetyCommentA pandemic-related slowdown in work and far-more-limited social and summer travel plans does not mean wasted time. New shelves in tight spaces; a repaired and improved dust collection system; more convenient electrical switches; and more. I share a few simple workshop improvements I’ve been able to make, that may inspire you to also do some cleanup.
Fabricating Custom Treads for a Circular Staircase
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Technology & Steampunk1 CommentTwo Artist Collaborations
Products & Shows2 CommentsI’m privileged to have had the opportunity to work with many skilled artists and craftspeople in my different projects. In this post, I introduce the amazing work of Jun Yang & Lucas Elzayek, with lots of photos of some of the recent projects that we’ve worked on together that show the progression from idea and raw material to finished product.