T's Woodworks

Hi I'm Tonika (the T in T's Woodworks) and I do custom woodworking. I primarily focus on turning and box making but I make the occasional exception for small projects. My main page is on Instagram but I will be sharing my work here as well going forward. Get at me for your custom work!

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So, it's been a long time coming and most certainly a learning process but this custom shoeshine box is complete! It's made from Soft Maple, features through dovetails for the main box, has a mitered base with dovetail splines, book matched top and bottom, brass hardware, the foot is custom for the customer's foot and is finished with Deft semi-gloss lacquer! It's been a while since I posted but look in the near future for my next usable work of art! #madewithpride #tswoodworks #woodworkingwoman https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb6FvQ-L0-Z/?utm_medium=tumblr

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So, I did a thing this past week... I finally did a project that I have literally put off for years, my urn. I haven't put the lacquer on it yet as it was too cold to do it this evening but I shall put it on next week. It's chaotic and beautiful, if I do say so myself, which pretty much represents the dash between the dates. S/N: I hope this is not used for many, many, many years to come but checked off one of the items needed for later on. https://www.instagram.com/p/CWHzDbirvLN/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Got the chessboard in the boarder! Gonna be a beautiful piece! Get at me for your custom fine items! #ts_woodworks https://www.instagram.com/p/CP_KH48jfpx/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Got this chessboard and pieces in the works. The pieces will double as checkers should the owner decide to play checkers. I will be working on the boarder in a couple days as tomorrow will be a day of festivities for my eldest goddaughter graduating high school. Get at me for your custom fine items! #letthegoodtimesroll #customfinewoodworking #customchessboard #woodworkingwoman #ts_woodworks https://www.instagram.com/p/CPwyJicjEH1/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Getting the lacquer on this jewelry box! Love using this #Deft lacquer! It never fails me in getting the finish that I'm looking for! https://www.instagram.com/p/CPB3E83juCq/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Been a while since I last posted but have been making moves in the shop still! I am working on updating machinery and have had some set backs but just because we fall doesn't mean we stay down! I am fast approaching the end of this custom western red cedar jewelry box! There will be some more projects posted in the near future that will get me caught up (I am looking forward to that!) Get at me for your custom fine items! #ts_woodworks https://www.instagram.com/p/COZDqqFjmqM/?igshid=1caqi80zwbbdm

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Love when I get this fit for custom trays! https://www.instagram.com/p/CK2R5ApjiN0/?igshid=1l64rid90q318

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That time your piece flies apart while in the finishing stages and then the back up piece does the same 🤬🤬🤬... It's time to cal it a night in the shop and go back to the drawing board tomorrow with a clear head... https://www.instagram.com/p/CKgC6SxjRSd/?igshid=3eu7py53hqpe

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Checker board, checkers and checker storage are coming along nicely! Get at me for your custom fine items! #ts_woodworks https://www.instagram.com/p/CKfuudLD2sh/?igshid=1wnfdy6o7sjkj

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Working on a custom checker board with checkers. The pictured is the board in the works and the parts will use to create the checker storage. #ts_woodworks https://www.instagram.com/p/CKdVzPIDoqK/?igshid=18st90ez85o7p

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Did a brick style cutting board, this is pre-sanding, routing and oil. I forgot to take pics of it after it was finished but it came out pretty! Get at me for your custom fine items! #ts_woodworks https://www.instagram.com/p/CKP9-_3j3eM/?igshid=1h6gnkwsjmeea

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I was conflicted on posting this as it was personal but I made this laser engraved picture in memory of my habitual line-stepping Siberian Husky, Ginger. It was a picture that I took of her years ago while she was young. Gonna miss hearing of her antics. Get at me for your custom fine items! #ts_woodworks https://www.instagram.com/p/CKE_7CWDpSs/?igshid=4wqm7bg1pe29

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A little jewelry box made from Paduak with mini dovetails and a removable tray! Get at me for your custom fine items! #ts_woodworks https://www.instagram.com/p/CKAKp4PjlZv/?igshid=y3y9qolldnii

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Made a few of these for family for Christmas! Hopefully a 2021 version of this isn't necessary bc it won't be funny a second time... Get at me for your custom fine items! #ts_woodworks https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ9ECqVjSg4/?igshid=sn77eux4691p

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Got the beast of a beauty in its home! I promise this was one heck of a character building project. My godson helped me deliver it and set it in the space it was made for. #nomofurnitureafterthis #needabiggershop #blessedhands #creativeminds #teamridgid #supermax #dewalt #milwaukeetools #ts_woodworks Get at me for your custom fine items! https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ4W85hjBm4/?igshid=c3mkqllv1zw8

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So, I get to deliver this beauty on Sunday and I am so psyched to finally kiss this beauty goodbye! I'm ready to reclaim my shop space and make other beautiful fine items 😊! Get at me for your custom fine items! #ts_woodworks https://www.instagram.com/p/CJzok-7Dtzw/?igshid=t63dovbh8rsy

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Just needs the drawer fronts installed and I can call this beauty done! #lastfurniturepiece #desk #geterdone Get at me for your custom fine items! #ts_woodworks https://www.instagram.com/p/CJFbO4wD70d/?igshid=1j26pv7toe07w