The Taproot
Customer Projects: Vol.83
Chess Board by Waldo Nell
“Eternity” by Kerry Bryant
A New Boathouse Door
Arbutus Fireplace Posts by Paul Godkin
Cutting Boards by Adrian Selby
Adrian Selby of Salt Spring Island loves building and has a deep appreciation for the subtle variations and imperfections characteristic of wood. Currently, he is passionate about turning end-grain, heartwood into one-of-a-kind cutting boards.
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A Christmas pre-dinner lunch by a customer, complete with servings boards.
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Customer Projects: Vol.90
The Maq Hotel in Tofino
West Wind made this custom, vertical grain and clear Douglas-fir flooring for the newly renovated boutique h...
From the Bench: The Problem With Passion
West Wind Hardwood has always understood passion. In fact, it’s #1 in our Mandate.
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Promote our ...
Danish Memories from the Late ’50s
Wood chips are in the genes.
Some years ago, I asked Jan and Lars’ father, Ove for some photos and comments from his archives. ...
A Visit to Telegraph Cove
Lars took a pit stop in Telegraph Cove, BC while on his holidays to visit a longtime customer and carver Don Bastian!
Near and Far: Grade 12, 1976
Harkin back to the days of 1976... Popular films were Taxi Driver, The Omen and Rocky. The average new car was about $6000 ...
Customer Projects: Vol.79
Joel's 4th Year Joinery Project
Butcher Block for Urbana Kitchens
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Food Boards by Bridge Lake Wood Co.
To see some m...
Near and Far: Arriving in Montreal in 1960
The Nielsen Family immigrated to Canada in 1960. They were heavily guided towards settling in Montreal, Quebec. They were told that B...
Customer Projects: Vol.76
Vintage ride (a Model-K)
by Ken Moor
Segmented Bowl
Padouk, walnut, western maple and alder bowl by Jacques Gagnon
Rowing...
Around the World: Church Pews
All photos were taken by either Jan or Shelley Nielsen
What is a constant when travelling in Europe? As we overheard folk from Down...
Jan’s Day Off: Tool Boxes
Tool boxes – fully loaded – were built prior to 1986, for our girls – one for each. Still trying to figure out how to get Anna’s to he...
March Milling Jobs
Tabletops
Mouldings
Mantles & Treads
Drawers &Â Cabinet Doors
Decking
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