A rolling pin of mesquite and walnut handles with a cherry and maple stand.  This one has a 1/4" rod as an axle for the handles.

Another pin of an unknown wood with purple heart inlay to cover where knots were and fixed walnut handles.  

This fireplace and the Red Oak cabinets and floating shelves are finished with a stain and polyurethane finish to closely match the existing cabinetry throughout the home.  This Club Project was truly a Team Effort.  The resident wanted an electric fireplace and storage cabinets.  While the project was relatively routine, the time frame requested was short, considering the limited shop access. 

Once upon a time, in a woodshop very near, there are some pretty amazing craftsmen.  Sounds like the start of a Christmas-time fable.  But in this case, it ain't no fable.  These Woodchips Project Team guys made an Anthem couple's Christmas wish come true.  The couple wanted it last year, but we couldn't do it.  They waited.  Enduring a three and half month shutdown, they waited.  They waited p

Woodchips Project Team has it's own Storm Trooper!  He fixes chairs and charms the lady residents who stop to see the woodshop.  He will tell newer members EXACTLY how to do whatever it is they want to complete, and he can design and construct most anything from wood AND metal.  

Cutting boards are usually one of the first projects completed by members.  This one is not your basic board.  Dave Cartier has made this one before and, while pleased with the initial outcome, there was room for improvement.  Practice makes perfect. 

This one is made from hard maple, oak, walnut and purple heart.  Look at it up close.  It's perfect. 

Sliding barn doors  are a hot item on HGTV.  Woodchips can build them for you.  Ken B and Dan A and a few other volunteers completed some for a happy resident.  They are made of white oak frames and a prefinished bamboo flooring product to match the bedroom furniture.  The resident sent us the following message: "We are very pleased with this experience, from initial consultation to installatio

Woodchips member Dan A may be a new Club member, but he certainly is not new to woodworking.  Dan and Scott S teamed up to complete the addition of storage lockers and a book case for the Ceramics Club room.  There are a substantial number of existing cabinets in the space, so matching the size, design and colors was critical.  According to Ceramics Club officers and members present at the comp

Many of us are collectors of stuff!  One Anthem resident has a collection of incredible stuff, and Woodchips was asked to make some shelving for its display.  We were happy to accommodate, but Eckhard took it much further and built several unique displays also.  The shelving is Red Oak and finished in polyurethane......but the displays......Red Oak, yes, but the pieces on display are unbelievab

A fireplace mantel requested by a Sun city resident is completed by Dan A.  Specifications included covering the existing mantel, hide the gas valve and make it of cherry wood to match the existing kitchen cabinets.  Also a floating shelf in the foyer.  Both should be clean and simple.  The installation was assisted by Scott S and  the resident was thrilled with the outcome.  

Our Veterans Club has wanted to make sure that old flags are disposed of properly.  The community needed a special place for residents to deposit their old flags, so the Activities Department asked the Woodchips to make a receptacle.  Glen Panning, himself a veteran and excellent woodworker, accepted the project and completed it in short order.  The receptacle needed to be similar in decor and