Dave's Wood Art- All American, All Texan!

I finally decided that these unique pieces deserved their own section.  Which, of course means I need to make even more of them from a variety of woods.  And, that I will do.  After all, they are fun to make!  From the marketing aspect they are generally fast sellers.  I hope you enjoy the variety that I have to offer.

Maple is one good looking wood, for sure.  The natural beauty of the wood along with the grain patterns make it a favorite among a lot of people.  This mortar and pestle set will make somebody very happy.  They might be a chef, home cook, herbalist, or someone who likes to grind their own tea leaves.  You will find the handle end of the pestle fits very comfortably in your hand for ease of use.  Just broad enough so you don’t feel like it is trying to puncture your hand.  The mortar is 3 ¾” in diameter, 2 ½” high and 2 ¼” deep.  The volume is 1 cup.  The pestle is 1” in diameter and 4 ¾” long.  All the wood was sealed with food grade walnut oil.  The finishing was done with a fine grit wax that gives a nice finish that is totally renewable when needed with olive oil.  Using these materials and methods gives this set a nice natural finish that will last a long time.  25Jul22  VMP1  $38.50  Qualifies for free shipping within the United States.

Now it really doesn’t matter who you are, you have to admit this is really nice looking.  This mortar & pestle set is turned from walnut an poplar inserts.  The pestle is walnut only.  All of the wood was sealed with food grade walnut oil.  The finishing was done with shellac and a bit of orange oil wax.  Using these methods and materials gives this set a nice hard long lasting natural finish.  With this set being done in a pedestal style makes it stand out from others.  It will look good in any kitchen.  The mortar is 4” in diameter and 3 ¼” high.  The depth is 1 ¾” and the volume is 1 cup.  The pestle is 4 ¾” long and 1” in diameter.  You will find the handle end of the pestle fits most comfortably in your hand.  6May21  VSG2  $40.00  Qualifies for free shipping within the United States.

This is the first mortar and pestle that I have turned from cherry wood, and it won’t be the last.  Cherry is a beautiful and distinct wood that is a favorite with a lot of folks.  The pestle is from a different piece of wood explaining the difference in color, which is all natural.  The mortar is 4” in diameter and 2 ¾” high.  The depth is 2” with a volume of ¾ cup.  The pestle is 4 ¼” long and 1” in diameter.  The wood was all sealed with food grade walnut oil.  The finishing was done using shellac with a small amount of walnut oil based wax mixed in.  By using these materials and methods gives the set a nice hard long lasting natural finish.  15Sep21  VCH1  $30.00  Qualifies for free shipping within the United States.

It is hard, really hard not to like cherry wood.  When you take in the natural color and grain pattern what’s there not to like?  This mortar & pestle is no exception.  The mortar is 3 ¾” in diameter, 2 ¼” high and 2” deep.  It does hold ¾ of a cup.  The pestle is 1” in diameter and 4 ¼” long.  Interestingly enough you may use either end for your mashing and grinding.  All of the wood was sealed with food grade walnut oil.  The finishing was done with shellac.  By using these materials and methods the set has a nice hard long lasting natural finish.  16Oct21  VCH2  $30.00  Free shipping within the United States.