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DIRESTA Ice Pick Shadow Box

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A tribute to the one and only Jimmy Diresta: Maker Extraordinaire. I felt the Jimmy casting was missing the typical Diresta flare, therefore I transformed him into an ice pick…it’s what he would have wanted. Box is made from a reclaimed oak door frame. Aluminum dowels hold on the front of the box with nothing but friction. The block is …

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Custom Dining Room Built-In

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Built-in renovating an old house to fit a larger fridge on the back side. Made from tongue and groove fir paneling with a fir countertop. Partnered with reused and new cabinets at the base.

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Oval Shot Glass Cabinet

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The oval shot glass cabinet is about 4 feet tall and holds a little over 100 glasses – made almost entirely from reclaimed materials. The main frame is made from bendy plywood with an oak veneer on the exterior. Backing is milled shiplap pine boards reclaimed from a church renovation. Shelves are made from pallet slats. Door is made from …

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Custom Wall Mounted Coat Hanger

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This custom coat hanger was made to wrap around two walls at the entry door of the house. It holds 4 double coat hooks and the thick trim piece at the top offers storage for small objects. The coved trim piece is a cool thing to make and it offers a really nice look a wide range of applications.

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Simple Floating Display Shelves

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Display shelves made to hold an antique wood plane/tool collection. These shelves are simply made from a left over oak door frame. Each one of the shelves is supported by a couple of small aluminum angles that hide in a grove on the back of the shelves.

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French Cleat Wall Storage Solution

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I needed a storage solution for my apartment since we don’t have a garage or attic and there isn’t much storage space in the basement. This french cleat wall system was perfect because of the ability to adjust the arrangement when needed. The storage wall also holds an incredible amount of stuff compared to the amount of area that it …

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Plastic Bag Box

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Not many people hate those stupid little plastic grocery bags more than me, but they do come in handy at times. You’ve got to have a place to store them.

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Litter Box End Table

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End table with built in litter box storage and magazine rack. Even with a built in motion sensing light for taking care of business when the sun goes down.

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Shoe Holder & Bench

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Shoe holder and bench. Works great for a little extra seating when needed. Finished with a half round trim detail and cove base. It’s a great combination of boxy shapes and subtle curves.