Saucer made from black walnut. The wood is from scraps left from making caskets at New Malleray Abbey. The beautiful grain pattern is natural---only a bit of oil and beeswax were used for finishing. Cup made from black walnut with red oak rim. The wood is from scraps left from making caskets at New Malleray Abbey. Candlesticks from Manzanita roots Projects for Christmas, 2002. Shown are wine-stoppers, candles, clocks, and photos. Coffeemill made for my wife, Jamie, Christmas, 2000 Kitchen table, fall, 2000. Much of the wood is recycled from The Green Project, including cypress legs and oak strips on the top. Adjustable candlestick made for my mother-in-law, Mother's Day, 2001 Coffeemill made for my friend, Ken Jaegar, Spring, 2001 Vase and cribbage board. The vase was my first project using a lathe.