Here is a Gavel I created out of some scrap Myrtle. it will be inlayed with ... well, whatever strikes my fancy at the time. This will be a gift for MWB Ed.

Here are a couple of pictures of a completely refurbished and refinished 1912 Victrola. The case was a blend og mahogany, poplar and pine, the gears, tone arm and springs needed rebuilding, and the felt was replaced. I was shocked by just how loud the player is. There you have it, a brand new 98 year old record player. If you have anything you would like restored, just keep Dark Star in mind, stop by or give us a call, we would love to talk to you about your project.

  The VW just about ready for the trip to Furthur Fest in Cal.Only to issues remain to be repaired in the am, the drivers window will not go up, and I have a gas leak at the tank. Other than that, Elmo the bus is ready to go.

Wardens Columns

Here is the picture of the final view of the columns. The carrying cases will be shown later; as of this writing the recent cold snap set the curing time back by days... I mean, c'mon.. snow in May?
Anyway, these are some of the most gorgeous columns I have seen, if I do say so myself. Now, I realize that not every odge is an Esoteric Lodge, But if your Lodge has any needs in furniture or furnishings, I hope Dark Star is your first stop.

Wardens columns for Esoterika #316 Seattle WA

I wanted to throw some quick pictures up of three of the four columns for Esoterika #316. I had the opportunity to visit the Lodge on Tuesday, and give a talk about the columns and the work that went into making them. I will post more, and better pitures of them, and the custom carrying cases in the near future.

Masonic Memorial Plaque

Here is a carving I made for Robert Burns Lodge # 97 in Burns Oregon. It is black walnut with a hand rubbed finish. truth be told, I didn't do the letter work, that was engraved by a local artist with a "frickin" laser....

10 days until delivery of some extremely custom wardens columns. Hand blown cobalt glass orb, smoked orb with silver and looking like the earth and the heavens. Custom stands for labor / refreshment, and hand carved caps. I'll post pictures after the brethren see them, as I want them to be a surprise.

An example of some refinishing work

 
 

As this desk was brought out to my truck when I picked it up, I was asked by the guys carrying it if I was taking it to the dump. I would hope, if they saw the after shots, they would realize that most wooden furniture can be brought back to life.

Back from my travels to the East

It has been a long four months. At the end of August I was offered a chance to work of the restoration of an estate in Millbrook New York. So I jumped in the truck loaded with tools and a sleeping bag, bade farewell to my wife, son and infant daughter and went to work. The estate is owned by one of the Johnsons of Johnson & Johnson... and in typing that out, it sounds like a gag from Blazing Saddles...
Work went well, though we did run through materials faster that the previous Foreman and crew had, and the weather did finally shut down the last bits for the year.
So, now back in Bend, I was appointed Senior Deacon of Bend Lodge #139 whilst I was away, so lots to study, and I look forward to seeing what a new year will bring.