For the first time, the games leave Europe and come to the United States ~ The 2010 World Equestrian Games are coming to Lexington, Kentucky. In recognition of this momentous event, we are offering a special discount on our Custom Carved Grooming Totes. Mention this blog post and receive a 15% discount on our Heirloom Horse Grooming Tote or on a Custom Carved Grooming Tote from Gathering Wood.

The van Vegten Family

This piece is to be incorporated into a mantel in a custom home being built in Lake Isabella, California. We worked with our client in designing this relief to his specifications and he is thrilled.

Below is a picture of the piece during the “roughing” pass . . . the beginning of a 10 1/2 hour process.

This relief measures 65 1/2″ long by 11 1/2″ high.

I used a 1/8″ ball nosed cutter to obtain the most detail.

What can I do for you?

JIM

This piece of Knotty Alder is about to become a . . .

Yes ~ You can order our custom crafted pieces in a stain color of your preference. Our signature stain-formula stepped aside on this particular piece.

Here is our lovely Oval Serving Tray in a stunning ebony.

What can we do for you?

Jim & Rebecca
The van Vegten Family

MY MOTHER

You painted no Madonnas
On chapel walls in Rome;
But with a touch diviner,
You lived one in your home.

You wrote no lofty poems
That critics counted art;
But with a nobler vision,
You lived them in your heart.

You carved no shapeless marble
To some high soul-design;
But with a finer sculpture,
You shaped this soul of mine.

You built no great cathedrals
That centuries applaud;
But with a grace exquisite,
Your life cathedraled God.

Had I the gift of Raphael
Or Michelangelo
Oh, what a rare Madonna
My mother’s life should show!

- Thomas W. Fessenden

Are you seeking a unique gift idea for Mother’s Day? Consider a handcrafted Plaque or Serving Tray – Custom Carved for Mother. Our gift to you – Free Ground Shipping on any purchase made before Mother’s Day.

Our Custom Serving Tray makes an absolutely stunning Mother’s Day gift. Here is a lovely idea for a Serving Tray ~ A Mother’s Love Lasts Forever

We can create a personalized gift especially for Mother. Does your mother have a favorite quote or verse? How about a Plaque ~ Her Children Arise Up, And Call Her Blessed

What can we do for you?

Jim & Rebecca
The van Vegten Family

Whether you are a Swordsman honing your skill or a Reeanactor practicing for a battle reenactment, Wood Practice Swords are an essential tool. These Practice Swords were ordered with embellishments chosen by the Swordsmen.

We constructed these Practice Swords from hard Maple to our client’s specifications.

Personalized Practice Swords make great gifts. Would you like us to create a personalized Practice Sword for your use?

JIM

Creating Custom Carved gifts for our clients is always a pleasure. We were privileged to be part of this lovely Wedding Anniversary gift given in honor of a milestone event ~ Celebrating 40 Years of Marriage.

Happy Anniversary ~ With Warm Wishes to
Jim & Donna Swinford for Many Blessings & Much Joy.

The van Vegten Family

We were honored to be part of such a special Wedding Anniversary gift. This Custom Carved Oval Serving Tray is given in celebration of 40 years of marriage. We wish to extend our congratulations and blessings to Dale & Betty Eldridge.

Happy Anniversary ~

The van Vegten Family

We enjoyed working with our client, Rebekah, in designing exactly what she wanted. This Inspirational Wall Art, with the full text of Micah 6:8, takes center stage as a custom carved Wall Art of noteworthy proportions ~ 34 wide x 24″ high.

He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

What can we do for you?

Jim & Rebecca
The van Vegten Family

Our client is building a custom home and is installing wainscoting throughout. We were commissioned to create custom wainscot panels to wrap some corner columns within the home. Wainscoting adds a striking touch to any home.

Below is an image of one of the corners which is to be wrapped with Knotty Alder panels.

Because of the embellishments which were to be carved and routed into these wainscot panels, I chose glue joints which would provide more surface area for glue than the usual butt/biscuit joint. These joints also eliminate the possibility of exposed biscuits after carving and routing.

This glue joint profile was used to create the panels.

This lock miter joint profile was used to create the corners which were to receive a routed cove detail.

Each panel (various sizes) was created to our client’s dimensions.

In keeping with his mountain & wildlife theme, our client chose to embellish each panel with this deer relief.

I look forward to helping you with your custom woodworking needs.

JIM