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Welcome to my shop. I make a variety of wooden items, primarily keepsake boxes, jewelry boxes, and several types of puzzle boxes, plus a few logic puzzles, but sometimes other items that interest me, including occasional custom orders. All my items are individually made, without commercial production techniques, laser cutting, or similar operations.
My regular puzzle boxes and the log boxes are made in designs that are repeated, but each is hand cut, ensuring that no two are exactly alike. Availability will vary, but please ask if you wish a type of wood, size, # of pieces, etc., that is not currently for sale. Custom orders do typically cost slightly more.
The jewelry/keepsake boxes are made using both domestic and imported woods and each is one of a kind, unless I specifically state otherwise. Boxes of similar design are kept unique by varying dimensions, wood selections, or other components.
My goal is to challenge my own creative abilities and to offer unique items for a reasonable cost. As we have many interests that keep our lives in retirement quite busy, the number of items in my shop are a bit limited and depend upon my time and inclinations. New items appear on a fairly regular basis, so stop back often.
Gene
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LC on Jan 16, 2024
5 out of 5 starsSuch a unique and well crafted piece. I bought it for my dad and he loves it!
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Colin on Sep 19, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI truly love the craftsmanship that goes into every piece. I've purchased from Gene several times over the years and I've always been impressed with the choice of wood and precision of his cuts. Buy something today! You won't regret it.
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Keith on Feb 8, 2023
5 out of 5 starsIt’s an awesome piece and for that i would give 5 stars but I was expecting the item to be a little smoother and have more of a finish but I got a few slivers just from handling it. I’ll probably do a little more sanding and finish it with a coat to seal in the wood so it’s less risky to handle.
Gene responded on Feb 14, 2023
Keith - thanks for your feedback and I'm sorry it didn't quite meet your expectations. There shouldn't have been a risk of slivers and I'll watch this more closely. In general, I try to keep a rustic look and feel to the logs and this varies with the species and individual characteristics of the particular piece of wood. These factors, plus the shellac finish, do affect the look and feel of each item, along with an effort to keep the cost as reasonable as possible. I will do a bit more in the description of each item in the future as I know the pics do not convey some of the details very well. Thank you again - Gene
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Anita on Jan 11, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI do like the piece, just 2 things. I am going to have to oil all these pieces to bring out the true color of the wood. Also, was trying to find your signature on the piece, did you sign it?
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Thao NGUYEN on Dec 15, 2022
5 out of 5 starsDelivery and shipping was fast. product is exactly as described. My husband loves it for xmas gift.
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