Wooden Chest

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This wooden chest has many uses. The special hinges make it very safe if it is used as a toy chest. It is great to store almost anything and also makes a great coffee table.

Wooden Cross

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This cross was made from the wood of an original pew (1892) from St Joseph Catholic Church on Tulane Avenue in New Orleans.

Adirondack Chairs

Adirondack Chairs, originally uploaded by bjkonhigh.

These chairs are very comfortable and can be finished natural or in a variety of colors.

Apple Chairs & Table

Apple Chairs & Table, originally uploaded by bjkonhigh.

These chairs are sturdy and roomy and are a great different outdoor look.

Train Table

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Kayla is having fun playing at this sturdy train table. The storage underneath is great.

Mahogany Rocking Cradle

Mahogany rocking cradle, originally uploaded by bjkonhigh.

This sturdy rocking cradle was made for Sidney's grandchildren. It was made of old mahogony wood given to Sidney by his father.

Garden Bench & Table

Garden Bench & Table, originally uploaded by bjkonhigh.

This group was made with pine but Sidney has also used cypress and other woods. It also looks nice with a stain or natural finish. It can be used inside or out.

Kids Bathroom Stepstool Storage

Stepstool storage, originally uploaded by bjkonhigh.

Catherine keeps her bath toys in her stepstool.

Kids Bathroom stepstool

Bathroom stepstool, originally uploaded by bjkonhigh.

Catherine can easily wash her hands standing on this wooden stepstool. The top step lifts to hold her bath toys.

Garden Bench

Garden Bench, originally uploaded by bjkonhigh.

This bench, made of Spanish cedar, is a great addition to any patio or sun room.

Interior of the tack cabinet

Tack Cabinet 001, originally uploaded by bjkonhigh.

Sidney shows off the new tack cabinet he just built and stained for his niece Kirsten, to store her horse-related equipment. The left side includes a number of shelves, while the right side has several deep drawers. The semi-triangular section on the right can hold a saddle.

Tack cabinet, complete

Tack Cabinet 011, originally uploaded by bjkonhigh.

Here's a photo of the tack cabinet that Sidney has recently been building in his workshop, stained and complete. More photos of the interior will be posted soon.

Tack cabinet in progress

Tack cabinet in progress, originally uploaded by bjkonhigh.

Here's a preview of the tack cabinet that Sidney has been working on for his niece Kirsten, which she'll use for horse-related equipment.

What's Sidney working on now?

Working on the tack cabinet, originally uploaded by bjkonhigh.

You can see Sidney is hard at work in his workshop right now. He's been building something new for him -- a tack cabinet. Horse owners use these to store riding and horse care equipment, like saddles and brushes and blankets. Sidney's niece Kirsten asked him if he could make a tack cabinet for her, as a good one is difficult to find. We'll post more photos of the cabinet as Sidney progresses.

Another view of the storage bench

Storage bench, originally uploaded by bjkonhigh.

A closer look at this bench -- a great place to store items on the bottom and a place to sit on top.

Bench plus storage space

Bench plus storage space, originally uploaded by bjkonhigh.

Sidney originally made this bench for the children's playroom. They stored toys on the bottom shelf. Now it is near the back door and is used to store boots, backbacks, etc. It's a great place to sit to take off boots or shoes as you arrive or leave.

Sun porch chair

Sun porch chair, originally uploaded by bjkonhigh.

Here's a chair to match the bench and coffee table on the sun porch. Can't you imagine sitting here with your early morning cup of coffee, watching the birds in the backyard?

Sun porch bench and table

Sun porch bench and table, originally uploaded by bjkonhigh.

Sidney made this bench and small coffee table, then painted them white so they'd look good on the sun porch.

A well-loved sandbox

A well-loved sandbox, originally uploaded by bjkonhigh.

The kids always seem to be playing with this sandbox. The lid is great, because you can use the sandbox as a table (or even a seat if you're small), and it removes easily to display the sand. Theoretically, it should be difficult for the sand to escape, but that's only if you haven't met Brennan yet.