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Eckard Shop Woodworking projects I am not the Craftsman my father was.

My projects never come out as I initially visioned them, because the Engineer in me makes them better as I go, fixes mistakes that do not fit the initial vision, and sometimes the wood grain just wants to show off.

The customer wanted one set for meat and cheeses and one for veggies. The trays come out of the stand so they can be tak...
06/10/2026

The customer wanted one set for meat and cheeses and one for veggies. The trays come out of the stand so they can be taken to the kitchen to be refilled and to make cleaning easier. This was quite the challenge but I am very pleased with how they turned out.

Updated my Wife’s driftwood night light with a cardinal.
05/28/2026

Updated my Wife’s driftwood night light with a cardinal.

Another Cardinal project done!
05/06/2026

Another Cardinal project done!

New sign request
04/19/2026

New sign request

I am lucky to have these wonderful women in my life. They love making this world a little brighter one flower at a time,...
04/14/2026

I am lucky to have these wonderful women in my life. They love making this world a little brighter one flower at a time, so I have made flower garden markers for them!

03/30/2026

Cigar tube, holds a 7” long cigar, air tight to keep your cigar fresh. Plastic interior sleeve with Walnut and Oak exterior.

I made a lidded bowl to put my meds in.
03/25/2026

I made a lidded bowl to put my meds in.

35 golf coarse signs done and ready to be delivered. It was a fun little project.
03/17/2026

35 golf coarse signs done and ready to be delivered. It was a fun little project.

This morning I did my first real lathe work since my eye surgery. All went well as far as the eyes were concerned, the b...
03/15/2026

This morning I did my first real lathe work since my eye surgery. All went well as far as the eyes were concerned, the bowl jumped out of the Cole chuck once so there are a couple dings. Life is full of dings so all is good!
Usually I would turn the k**b, but today for a change of pace I used a drawer pull, may have to do that again I like it.

Just delivered a hostess station to a local eatery. It is so great when your vision and hard work result into something ...
03/10/2026

Just delivered a hostess station to a local eatery. It is so great when your vision and hard work result into something better than the customer thought it would be.
Woodworking is a great retirement gig, keeps you challenged, busy, and adds some pocket change.

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Merrill Avenue
Loves Park, IL

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