Jamie Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 My mom gave me a call yesterday and asked if I could make her something quick. She brought over a picture of some little Christmas trees she found online. I was gonna spend my day just picking up the shop and doing some things before we get covered in snow. But how often do you get to spend an hour or so with your mom in the shop?! We drew this little tree out and put a prototype together. Quick little project....then she explained how she wanted 3 made of different heights and different colors. Also she wanted a set for her, my sister, sister in law and a set for my wife. I’m going to try to get a set done for her before Christmas hits. Don’t judge on the craftsmanship on this one. Just a prototype but she loved it! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye (Bryan) Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Nice and will mean a lot to your mom! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Looks like a fun quick project! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Your mom sounds as appreciative as my mom was. Glad you got to spend the shop time with her. You are fortunate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Jamie said: But how often do you get to spend an hour or so with your mom in the shop?! This had to be the coolest part of the whole project. 2 Quote "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." - Epicurus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmize Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Very nice fun project with mom. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RxR Sawdust Station Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 On 12/14/2020 at 9:30 PM, Jamie said: My mom gave me a call yesterday and asked if I could make her something quick. She brought over a picture of some little Christmas trees she found online. I was gonna spend my day just picking up the shop and doing some things before we get covered in snow. But how often do you get to spend an hour or so with your mom in the shop?! We drew this little tree out and put a prototype together. Quick little project....then she explained how she wanted 3 made of different heights and different colors. Also she wanted a set for her, my sister, sister in law and a set for my wife. I’m going to try to get a set done for her before Christmas hits. Don’t judge on the craftsmanship on this one. Just a prototype but she loved it! Wonderful Christmas project. Working on it with Mom makes it even more special. I have a question, if you don't mind. On the wooden applique (for lack of a better term), is the uppermost frond/branch a separate piece (the part with the light glinting off of it)? Are you going to sign and date them? It will answer the questions progeny will have. ?, RXR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye (Bryan) Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 These would make good craft projects for kids. If you made out of pine or other light wood, kids could use paint and decorate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 On 12/18/2020 at 5:54 PM, RxR Sawdust Station said: Wonderful Christmas project. Working on it with Mom makes it even more special. I have a question, if you don't mind. On the wooden applique (for lack of a better term), is the uppermost frond/branch a separate piece (the part with the light glinting off of it)? Are you going to sign and date them? It will answer the questions progeny will have. ?, RXR They are built out of three separate pieces. The taller piece being one board with the shorter ones being the other two pieces. Used the bandsaw to rough out the shape and made a template to cut the branches. Used a drill bit to cut the upper portion of the branch then the angle back to it on the bandsaw. Very little clean up with a ro sander and glued them together. Used ca glue along with titebond. I didn’t sign and date this one as it was just a prototype. Also wasn’t very impressed by the quality of craftsmanship in this. Few glue spots and some bandsaw mill marks left behind. 23 hours ago, Woodenskye (Bryan) said: These would make good craft projects for kids. If you made out of pine or other light wood, kids could use paint and decorate them. That is an excellent idea! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RxR Sawdust Station Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Jamie said: I didn’t sign and date this one as it was just a prototype. That makes sense. But, in the future, if you do sign and date, your offspring's, offspring's, offspring will ask their parents - "Great-grandpa Jamie made that himself, by hand?" Maybe it's just me, but I like the thought of that occurring. ?, RXR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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