Palm Deer

This is my Palm Deer. Made from pieces of palm trees and a coconut outer shell.

I selected a 1x6x14 board that was laying around the shop. Using glue and some drywall screws I started mounting with the top antlers first.

I used three sets of palm fronds ends for antlers and a quarter of a piece of coconut fiber that I found at the park for the face. I cut the end of the coconut fiber that comes to a point to glue back on as a nose.

Selecting the eyes, at first I thought of these brass things that go behind a dresser knob.

Then I thought of these wooden knobs off of a bifold door. I ended up cutting off some of the back part of the knob and a little glue and two drywall screws becomes my eyes

Trying to decide if I want to paint the nose red or not. I will hang it up for awhile, time will tell.
 

Curb shopping pays off.

I found this driving around. This was sitting on the side of the curb. This table has been sitting out in the weather for quite awhile.

The hinge on one side of the table is bent and it won't come up straight.

 Sanded down with 80 grit and then 180 grit. Touched it up with some teak oil and golden oak. Clear polyurethane on the top with a sponge. This beauty is now a working table in my workshop.

New Years Bird Houses and Feeders.

Squirrel Feeders and Bird housed.

All made from recycled wood, from pallets, fences and leftover home improvement projects.

Chimney, Tables and stools made from slices of old Christmas trees.
 

Elves for Christmas

 Elves for Christmas, Three skin colors. These little shelf sitters are a big hit for Christmas sales this year.