Author: alexpacin

Variations on a theme. I experimented with different shapes and techniques, so each muddler has its own personality.  These are American black walnut, 10” long, and approximately 1.25” in diameter at their widest.  Finish is a food safe natural hard wax oil. Continue reading Cocktail Muddlers

Here is a walnut serving board and matching spreader, both with brass accents. The board and spreader were shaped completely by hand, including the bevels on the foot of the board. Finish is an all natural food safe oil/wax.   Continue reading Walnut and brass serving board

Hand carved walnut cocktail spoon rest with inlaid brass dots. Natural oil and hard wax finish. Continue reading Walnut & Brass Spoon Rest

Hand shaped curly maple serving board with natural oil and hard wax finish.   Continue reading Curly Maple Serving Board

A new 18” walnut serving board coupled with a small cherry and walnut spreader. All natural oil and wax finish. Continue reading Serving board & spreader

This golf club is made of walnut and is mostly ornamental, though the size and shape are very close to functional. I would have selected a more robust wood (like hickory) for something I expected to be useable. The club is all shaped by hand. The shaft starts as a 1″ octagon and tapers down … Continue reading Golf driver

I had a surprise commission for a cheese board and some serving knives this week. I was excited because I had been saving a board of curly maple for just such an occasion. I changed the design a bit from previous versions and was happy with the results. Continue reading Curly maple serving knives

This is a walnut serving board for cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, etc. Shaped using hand tools and finished in butcher block wax/oil. The board is 22” long by 5” wide. Continue reading Walnut cheese board