When I started building, about 5 years ago, I had 2 trees on my farm that needed to be cut down and milled out. This mantel was the last piece of those trees. It’s been aging in the barn, had several splits and checks, had no logical reason to hang onto it. I just kept saying, someday, someone will want this as a mantel! Glad I save it! Looks awesome! @welvinsky #build #rustic #woodwork #mantel #maker #craftsmanship #timber #oldwood #clarkmanship #jesuswasacarpenterandsoismyhusband
A few more shots of the Brewer table. Walnut top with a little sap wood exposed. Cherry base cut out using a bandsaw. #build #woodwork #woodgrain #maker #craftsmanship #pedestals #interiordesign #homedesign #clarkmanship #jesuswasacarpenter
Brewer table delivered today! Walnut top and cherry base for both table and bench! Love how these 2 woods compliment each other so well! I’ll be using this combination again! #build #woodwork #woodgrain #diningtable #interiordesign #wooddesign #craftsmanship #clarkmanship #jesuswasacarpenter #walnut #cherry #woodgrain #finewoodworking
Improvised packaging! New vacuum came in yesterday...turns into packaging for shelving today! #clarkmanship #improvise #shippingisnotfun #woodshop #jesuswasacarpenter
Last pic of the pedestals before they get the finish coat tonight! Pedestals for the table and complimenting (not matching) pedestals for the bench! Big thanks to @designsbydonnie for giving me pointers along the way as to how to build these bases! #build #woodwork #woodgrain #woodshop #craftsmanship #clarkmanship #cherry #wood #diningtable #jesuswasacarpenter @inventor_of_the_restorer
A little more sanding but this bad boy is almost ready for the finish coat and assembly!!! The Brewer table is coming together nicely, all be it a bit behind schedule! #build #woodwork #pedestal #woodshop #craftsmanship #clarkmanship #jesuswasacarpenter
Just found @tiktok....fun platform!
The restorer makes a big difference! @designsbydonnie @inventor_of_the_restorer! Best $100 tool in the shop! #build #shape #make #woodwork #woodshop #pedestal #tabledesign #imperfections #craftsmanship #clarkmanship #jesuswasacarpenter
Carving out the other table pedestal! #build #woodwork #woodshop #maker #shaper #fundesign #wooddesign #craftsmanship #satisfyingvideos #clarkmanship #jesuswasacarpenter
Got a new toy for the shop!! Let’s see how this tool works out! Wish me luck @designsbydonnie @inventor_of_the_restorer #build #shape #make #woodwork #tablepedestal #pedestal #cherry #fancylegs #clarkmanship #jesuswasacarpenter
Beef cake post now has some curves!!! Next step...shape her up a little! One of these days I’ll cut out this step a lot by being better on the bandsaw...but I don’t mind busting out the shaper! #build #pedestal #tablebase #clarkmanship #craftsmanship #jesuswasacarpenter
Big ole beef cake pedestal with relief cuts...about to get shaped into a curved pedestal!! #table #diningtable #woodwork #woodworker #woodshop #build #bandsaw #clarkmanship #jesuswasacarpenter
I’ve had several requests to order their own #jesuswasacarpenter t-shirt from my last post. I thought I’d extend the invitation. If anyone would like one, please message me with size. $12 if you pick up. $15 if you’d like me to ship. I’ve been able to lower the cost by using a local vender! I’d love to place a large order to further support her! #woodwork #tshirt #carpenterlife #build #maker #woodshoplife #clarkmanship #craftsmanshipmatters
Chunky cherry pedestal base ready to be carved out! #woodgrain #woodshop #woodwork #clarkmanship #jesuswasacarpenter
I am a man that believes in the Love of Christ and the Grace of God. I also believe that we are called to live our lives as Christ lived His. I’ve used #jesuswasacarpenter on most of my posts. For me it serves as a reminder of what I’m striving for, to live a life that reflects His love, His kindness, His efforts to bring people Joy. Everyday, in almost every way, I fall short of that call. But being in the shop, doing this work, being a carpenter, may be the simplest of His characteristics. But by doing the same, it’s a daily reminder for me, that perhaps part of my day to day is similar to one of His...to one of those days not mentioned in red letters. #jesuswasacarpenter
Beefy cherry base hitting the clamps!! Fancy pedestal table of blended walnut top and cherry base will be the highlight of my posts for the next week...stay tuned! #build #woodshopnights #woodshop #maker #woodworker #woodgrain #clamps #tablebuilder #clarkmanship #jesuswasacarpenter
Snapped the shot as I was walking out of the shop last night...maybe it’s just me, but this looks like a sigh of relief! The hardest part of this build is done! #build #woodwork #diningtable #woodisart #maker #woodshop #woodgrain #craftsmanship #clarkmanship #jesuswasacarpenter
Late shop night...final glue up for this beast of a walnut table top! I did this one in 3 separate glue ups just so I could get each section through my planer to flush up the joinery lines between boards. This has allowed me to only have 2 seams to spend a lot of time sanding...this may have been an over kill approach, but I thought I’d try something new...#build #table #walnut #finefinishing #woodwork #woodshop #dowoodwork #dowhatyoulove #clarkmanship #craftsmanship #jesuswasacarpenter
Love walnut!! This pic doesn’t do justice to the crazy grain! But it is beautiful! This table is going to have a very unique look! #build #woodwork #woodshop #woodgrain #walnut #clarkmanship #jesuswasacarpenter
Sometimes you’ve gotta get in a weird position to finish the install. Sometimes you’re testing the weight capacity, and sometimes you’re just silly, like @tyler.singletonky, who is always available when I ask him to help!!! Good friend right there #build #woodwork #friday #cherry #shennanigans #clarkmanship #jesuswasacarpenter #goodfriends
More shots of the curved cherry stair display! #build #woodwork #interiordesign #woodgrain #maker #craftsmanship #ksr @kysportsradio @ksbarandgrille
Very cool install today! Curved shelving feature at the midway point of the stairwell for @kysportsradio office. Solid Cherry with some unique checks and grain variations filled with epoxy finished with @rubiomonocoatusa @ksbarandgrille @drew_franklin #build #woodwork #curveddesign #woodgrain #woodworker #maker #uniquedesign #officedecor #cherrywood #clarkmanship #jesuswasacarpenter
*Similar Post alert* I went down with the sunset wrapping up a project. Up with the sunrise to pack up for install! I believe this ole woodworker is keeping farmers hours! My brother, @affinity_farms_ky, always says he got the smell of dirt in his nose and never wanted to get rid of it! I suppose the same is true of me with saw dust! #build #woodwork #farm #work #maker #godisthemaker #jesuswasacarpenter #barn #barnwood #repurposed #clarkmanship #craftmanship #woodshop #earlybird #dowhatyoulove
Barnwood clad woodshop, in the middle of a field, with a GMC truck in front, at sunset...can I get a more picturesque scene?!? @gmc #truck #field #woodshop #farm #woodwork #gmctruck #dowork #farmlife #countryboy #country #scenic #barnwood #barn #clarkmanship #jesuswasacarpenter
One of my favorite builds! Basement Bourbon Bar with Blanton’s bottle tops as the cabinet pulls! #build #bourbon #bourbondesign #mancave #bourbonbar #liveedge #uniquedesign #homedecor #bar #woodwork #craftsmanship #clarkmanship #buildsomething #oak #cabinets @buffalotrace @buffalotracedistillery @blantons_bourbon @twochicksandahammer
One of my favorite builds! A) it was for mom who plays the piano B) bc it has embedded walnuts in the grain that was preserved via use of epoxy. C) incorporating the music note and piano pedal base as a personal nod to Mom’s love of music! #build #walnut #liveedge #woodwork #woodgrain #uniquedesign #maker #decor #music #piano #clarkmanship #jesuswasacarpenter
My buddy, Michael Morris, has been a woodworker for 20+ years (we’re the same age and I’ve been at it for 5). He got the smell of saw dust in his nose at a young age and couldn’t let it go. Today, he’s built an extremely successful commercial and high end residential woodworking and artisan craftsmanship woodshop. I have been fortunate enough to be recruited to help him on some projects. This one for my alma mater! @campbellsvilleu #build #woodwork #teamwork #wooddesign #lockers #commercialwoodwork #craftsmanship #jesuswasacarpenter #woodshop #dowoodwork
It’s not everyday that an NBA superstar and @ukathletics LEGEND @boogiecousins signs something you’ve built...but today, that happened for me! The sliding doors I built from the old Rupp Arena court is getting signed by all former basketball players that come to @ksbarandgrille! Awesome to have Boogie Cousins put his ink on these! #build #woodwork #rupparena #slidingdoors #ukbasketball #ksbar #clarkmanship #craftsmanship #jesuswasacarpenter #maker #uniquedesign
K Rays lumber supply!! This was the group t shirt for Scout team defense when I was a freshman or sophomore @campbellsvilleu. When you’re the back up kicker to @dj_athletefit ...you get to practice as a corner for scout D! This was our shirt and motto! Who knew it would be so applicable in a more literal since, 18 years later! #build #renovate #workwithyourhands #webringthewood #homedesign #remodel #adadesign #clarkmanship #jesuswasacarpenter
My favorite project has been the ongoing project of my woodshop...the old meets the new. A barn built by my Great grandpa in the 20s getting new life on the same farm nearly 100 years later...old barn doors being preserved before barn doors were a design element. It’s still not finished, but man, each step closer is equally humbling and exciting! #build #restore #reclaim #farm #barn #barnwood #woodshop #woodwork #woodworker #clarkmanship #wooddesign #jesuswasacarpenter
One more time!!! The embedded walnuts, the cherry music note, the curl in the wood...love this clip! @rubiomonocoatusa gave it a beautiful finish! #build #epoxy #satisfying #walnut #woodwork #topcoat #finishcoat #woodgrain #craftsmanship #clarkmanship #furniture #uniquedesign #jesuswasacarpenter
I hope your dining table looks like mine at the end of the weekend! #table #diningtable #walnut #build #woodwork #woodworker #craftsmanship #clarkmanship #thisisreallife #jesuswasacarpenter