This was a fun project. This was a remodel we did at Peterson Builders. in this photo it shows the custom raised panel wainscot we installed in the main living area of the home. We also glazed the railing changing the color from and old polyurethane yellow to that nice brown.

I made this mantel for them years before the remodel. We moved it to this location and built the fireplace surround to fit it. On each side of that fireplace chase is a set of adjustable book shelves.

This is a picture of the coffered ceiling in the main living area. We also added a coffered ceiling in the kitchen area but built big beams and put crown around them. This was to hid the steel support beam we had to leave. This was a long job but one of my favorites.

This is a picture frame I made for a Christmas present this year. The picture is 30" x 20" that my brother Kelly took this past summer. You can find his work at atthelens.com. I used 4 different moldings to make this frame. First I glued up all the moldings to make the frame stock. Then I mitered the pieces to the length I needed, glued and clamped them, then sanded them down smooth. Then I used the same technique as I did on the mantel below to carve the flat section on the frame. I also used the same finishing technique as the mantel below to finish this frame. I also added a 3/16" plywood back to it to give it more strength and keep it from twisting. Then I cut two sets of key hole slots in the back so it can be hung easier.

This is a mantel that I built for my in-laws basement. I built up the top for a heaver look. I used Knotty Alder because of the similar grain to cherry and the ease of use.

The carving was done with a 3/8" box core bit. I used the bit in a palm router with the base removed. This has been a popular feature for some people.

To finish this off I used a mahogany stain from Old Masters followed by a coat of sprayed lacquer. Then I wiped on a glaze coat of Sherwin Williams Vandyke brown followed by three more coats of hand rube lacquer.