Spirit Woodworking

The wilderness has been calling me of late in Southwestern Arizona, the Rincon Mountains to be exact

Her vast, sacred lands offer peace of mind and transcendent bliss to the brave of heart

Each trip I venture off trail DEEPER towards her secluded depths. Gushing waterfalls and pristine campsites are the reward

It’s your time to get out there and enjoy Grandmother Nature, I guarantee you’ll feel better 🙏🏻

The process of transforming live edge slabs into finished pieces of furniture is EXCITING ✨ hopefully you can see my excitement as I pass this live edge juniper slab through my .woodworking 25” drum sander!

Here in my Tucson, AZ shop my woodworking projects begin take shape from rough, unfinished lumber and live edge slabs into finished pieces of furniture

Follow along as this live edge slab becomes a STUNNING coffee table!

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Exploring the merging of wood + yoga asana with the vibrant in Tucson, AZ

As I deepen my personal yoga practice, I feel compelled to leverage my woodworking skills to help others deepen their Practice 🙏🏻

These wooden yoga blocks do just that, they SUPPORT your yoga poses and meditation practice with strength, durability, and vibrant wood tones

Are you ready to deepen YOUR personal practice??

STOKED 🤘🏻 to finally begin this live edge coffee table with waterfall legs!

I have been feeling SUPER stuck with this slab and I’m ready to JUMP IN

Mineral inlay planned with a seamless waterfall edge that hopefully looks INSANELY gorgeous ✨

Wish me luck y’all, I’m GOING IN!

Improving my woodworking skills has been my primary focus of late and I have already seen a HUGE improvement in consistency and precision!

Sharing knowledge is SUPER important to me, so I’ve listed my four key steps to improve my woodworking skills below.

MY PERSONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PLAN:

1️⃣ Identify my skills goals and watch online content on HOW to perform that task

2️⃣ Create a milling/cut plan for the day, what are the steps?

3️⃣ Use metal measuring tools (picture 2) to improve precision

4️⃣ Create a “Learners Mindset” and commit to the process of growth 🙏🏻

Let me know what you think, leave a comment below on what’s been effective for you or how you want to grow!

Exploring the depths of woodworking brings a smile to my face! Since 2021 I’ve been building here in Tucson, AZ

I’m a mostly self-taught wood worker that continues to push my learning and development. I’ve only worked under someone’s direct for 4 months, other than that it’s ALL ME!

Pictured here is my fabricating butcher block strips in cherry wood for future end grain cutting boards. I’m a sucker for a pretty board and I’m stoked to begin offering handmade cutting boards for sale!

I’m in LOVE with this GORGEOUS live edge mesquite slab that is currently being transformed into a floating shelf! Such a blessing to create here in our sunny Tucson, AZ shop!

Working with regional live edge wood feels special and heart warming, and I hope that you can see that in my expressions

Mesquite and Juniper are our only regional live edge slabs, each possessing their unique characteristics

Mesquite feels robust and rich

Juniper is softer and warm to the touch

Haven’t worked with mesquite in a while, and it feels great to return ✨🌵

Constantly searching for inspiration in my adventures to feel complete

This 3 day 2 night trip pulled me into the captivating Dragoon Mountains of Southern Arizona. I had begun feeling the message to revisit these extraordinary lands after nearly a year away

The 3 most prominent features of this space are:
1. Towering rock spires
2. Enveloping forests
3. Comforting energy

Until next time 🤘🏻✨🌵

As we shift into winter, I find it supportive to introduce warming elements from Mother Nature into our spaces to more thoroughly enjoy this season🌲

Our Táscate Candle Holders are rustic home decor that exhibit warmth and grounding vibes. The sanded texture and coarse sides feel welcoming to the hands, while the flickering flame seduces the eyes

Every tree is honored in the process of making our home decor and our mission is to pass this intentionality onto your space ✨

Enjoy Friends!

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Honoring the vast beauty of the Sonoran Desert as we inch closer to the Winter Solstice on December 21, 2023

The Santa Rita Mountains are pictured here, specifically from the east side near Sonoita

This region is slowly feeling more like home for me, the rolling hills and expansive landscapes

Heading off on an adventure today in the mighty Dragoons, stay tuned for some amazing footage ☀️

Checkout our newest decor item, the Aliso Incense Holder from Spirit Woodworking!✨

The finely finished wood elegantly holds premium incense from Rituals Incense, a local Tucson company that harnesses natural ingredients

The Palo Santo blend is rich and spicy, very robust compared to traditional incense products

The perfect gift for anyone on your list that appreciates warm vibes and great aroma 🌲

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