HANDCRAFTED TREASURES Who says you have to know a dado from a rabbet to do nice work? SHOP OWNER: Carol Bowers LOCATION: Heath Springs, SC     I make all sorts of boxes, small toys, and puzzles. I use only glue, pegs, and/or biscuits to join pieces. Since the area where I live is rich in a variety of wood species, I use many different types my son has cut from around here for my projects. Maple, dogwood, walnut, purple cedar, red cedar, and sugarberry are just some I have used.     Because of allergies, I cannot tolerate the usual oils that most people use when finishing. So, I use mineral oil to bring out the grain and water based poly over that. I do much of my finishing of projects right at my dining room table.     I'm not very good at woodworking yet, but really enjoy it and continue to learn. I don't even know the correct terminology for the cuts and procedures I use. My work is very "handmade" and I give most of my projects away.     Basil Bailey is cutting a pecan tree for me with his Woodmizer portable bandsaw mill.     This is how we stack our wood to dry; my son is planning to make a dining table from this pecan.     This small cedar box is nice for holding jewelry. I line them with felt and sometimes make them to just hold rings. The lid halves pivot on ¼-inch dowel pegs.     I made this candle box for my daughter's boss. It has a sliding lid.     These are a few examples of the toys I make.     I made this frame and puzzle photo as a Christmas gift. I only make these for special people. . . . Carol Bowers   CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO THE    INDEX!   SEND US YOUR "SHOP SHOTS" This is the place to share views of your shop, woodworking tips and methods, mug shots, special tools or machines, finished work--you name it!     We prefer digital images via e-mail, but prints or transparencies will do. Include your name, address, phone number and a paragraph or two explaining the photo(s). Not every entry will be used, we reserve the right to edit for length and clarity, and we will not return photos. WoodCentral P.O. Box 493 Springtown, PA 18081