Crotalus : Finished Prototype : by Francis Koerber (Teton Craft Works LLC)
  • francis
    Posts: 10,668
    Here is the final story on the production of my prototype Crotalus. This one is made of Brazilian Cherry (extremely hard wood to cut and shape), but it will probably last a loooonnnnnnnng time.

    http://tetoncraftworks.com/crotalus-hand-crafted-brazilian-cherry
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  • ryandryand
    Posts: 1,640
    Nice work
  • noel jones, aagonoel jones, aago
    Posts: 6,605
    Scroller's Hotline

    If you have cut off a finger, do not call this number, call 911 and seek emergency medical treatment immediately.
    Thanked by 1Carol
  • francis
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    Haha... scroll saws do not cut off fingers unless you are stupid... band saw, yes. Scroll saw no.
  • Carol
    Posts: 848
    This is very similar to the crotalus my mother was given about 40 years ago. The pastor at the time was clearing out a storage room and he thought my mother would like it. I will have to look and see if it is as well made as this one. Thank you for sharing the photos of the whole process.
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  • M. Jackson Osborn
    Posts: 8,366
    Beautiful work, Francis -
    Your crotalus reminds me of a Japanese kyoto.
    Now what does your crotalus and a kyoto have in common!?
    They both are made from beautiful wood.
    Wood for the kyoto is chosen purely for the beauty of its grain, not, as we would choose wood for a Stradivarius, for its acoustical properties.
    Your choice of wood is remarkable, its grain lovely.
    And, the style (if you want to call it that) of your crotalus reminds me of mission furniture - very simple lines, unornamented, functional shape.

    I admire your artistry!
    Thanked by 1francis
  • francis
    Posts: 10,668
    Lent is around the corner and every church NEEDS a crotalus.

    This one is for sale!

    http://tetoncraftworks.com/crotalus-hand-crafted-brazilian-cherry

    PM me if you are interested.
  • janetgorbitzjanetgorbitz
    Posts: 964
    Really nice!!! Thanks for sharing...
    Thanked by 1francis
  • WGS
    Posts: 297
    Francis,

    Did your woodworking shop come east with you? Crotalus time is approaching again.
  • francis
    Posts: 10,668
    Hi WGS

    It is East. It has done nothing but rain all winter. Not used to that. Crotalus is still available. Thanks for bumping me on the noggin.
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