Tony Frentrop | carpenter | artist
I was looking to make an organic body part out of something cold and industrial. Came up with this – its my Heart Shaped Copper Box. The whole piece came out of a large flat sheet of copper that’s about 2/3 the thickness of a penny and its about yay big. Hard to tell from the pics, but all the joints are soldered together.
I made this chop block / butcher’s block table for my wife to use as an island in our kitchen. Its custom made for her height. We keep a food grade mineral oil on the top to keep it moist and dark for years to come.
To see more of the tables I’ve created click this link: Table Gallery
Anything you see in my galleries is for sale. You can request a replica or we can work together to design a piece of furniture / art specifically for you!
I made this toolbox to hold some of my smaller supplies.
The doors on top are held together with a rotating latch. They swing open and each door houses a drawer or two. There is space behind them for more storage. The size is perfect for sanding sponges.
There are 2 long drawers. I made the handles out of walnut and made a slight indention for a more ergonomical grip in the center of each handle.
There are more photos and close up details in my Box-gallery. Click here to view them.
I finished a little over 20 of these boxes & took them to a shop downtown yesterday. They are for sale on Craigslist too. I make them out of different kinds of wood that I’ve pressed together. It adds more color and detail in the design.
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