This week I decided to use a piece of lumber I bought a while back and waited for the right project to use it. In one of my first projects I made "The Peacock" and have been considering making another version of a wine caddie. I thought this piece of wood was fitting because it is Canarywood from Panama.
I used the Canarywood throughout this piece including the bottom of the box and the wings that are the top enclosure. I did not draw out the design before starting mainly because it was easier to envision it in 3D and in movement rather than a two dimensional sketch, that when I tried looked to plain. Sometimes your mind is a more powerful sketch for projects anyways as long as it can physically be made.
The components of the piece are a 9 inch long by 5 inch wide by 5 inch tall box with metal feet and two holes on each side for the wine bottle. The lid is two separate pieces of wood shaped on the band saw to resemble wings.
The winged tops are drilled and supported with metal rods to provide full movement for accessing the box itself. Even though I made this as a wine caddie it could also be used as a box to hold pretty much anything.
I finished the wine holder with boiled linseed oil and then put a clear lacquer on top for added protection against possible spills. The wings of the top act as perfect tables for your wine glasses while you pour the wine. I called this "The Canary" because of the wood but when you see it in person it almost resembles a June bug that is so prevalent around Los Angeles this time of year.
This project will be in the gallery showing at the end of the 52 weeks.
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