From the Woodshop, Studio

Handmade Spools

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My partner John (“Mr. Woodworker”) has been busy in his workshop. In the next several weeks I will have some new improvements to my studio to show you.

For now I thought I would show you that he has taught himself to make wooden spools, which I can use for my decorative ribbon.

He has a special drill-thingie (I guess I could ask him the official name but what would be the fun in that) which he used to create the top and bottom of each spool:

And he attaches the top and bottom discs to an oak dowel to create the spool.

The spools are around 5.5 to 6 inches in height and I think they add a decorative touch to my studio!

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      2. Always good to know the correct names of the ‘thingies’ in our tool box. Thanks for setting us all straight – and great job on those. They could probably be made with larger recycled scrap wood – adding instant patina – HA!

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  13. Hi Tierney!
    Those are Awesome spools and your studio looks great. Lucky you to have a handy man.
    I’m wondering what you’re planning to do with the neutral Wovens in the lower right hand corner of your photo? Are they Japanese fabrics?
    Thank you, Carolyn

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