Kramp Your Style Woodworking

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When a piece of wood speaks to me, like this , it does not always tell me what it wants to be paired with. One of the ...
10/05/2026

When a piece of wood speaks to me, like this , it does not always tell me what it wants to be paired with. One of the more stressful parts of the design process is making a pairing that that does not detract from either wood. The stress rises exponentially when the project is a tribute to your recently departed father. In this case, I planned to use Peruvian walnut, but it did not feel right. So I went with red oak painted black. I think I made the right call. More pictures to come.

I saw this cookie at The Hardwood Store of NC and it begged to become a wall clock. It is roughly 24x13 and finished...
10/04/2026

I saw this cookie at The Hardwood Store of NC and it begged to become a wall clock. It is roughly 24x13 and finished with simple shellac. A perfect simple project at a time when having a simple, no stress project was exactly what I needed.

Today, I endeavored to solve the most that I have ever encountered, and thusly took on automated machines and struck a...
09/12/2026

Today, I endeavored to solve the most that I have ever encountered, and thusly took on automated machines and struck a blow against AI on behalf of all mankind.

The problem: Bohdi, my robot pool skimmer, likes to park in the stationary pool skimmer, cutting off the flow of water to the pool pump.

The solution: I took two CPVC 1/2 inch caps and drilled holes in the top. I then removed the top corner screws from the skimmer and reinstalled the screws through the pipe caps. I then installed a length of 1/2 inch Pex tubing curved between the newly installed caps. I have created a bumper that will divert Bohdi, but remain suspended above the water level so the skimmer is not obstructed.

An elegant solution to a truly first world problem.

*k_you_bohdi_i_win

This Gesmo slab talked me into bringing it home from The Hardwood Store of NC I gave it several days to tell me what it ...
09/02/2026

This Gesmo slab talked me into bringing it home from The Hardwood Store of NC I gave it several days to tell me what it wanted to be. Then I remembered that wood does not actually speak, so I sliced it up, added some wenge and rosewood, and called it a live-edge serving board. It finished 18ish by 15ish and just under an inch thick.

I have had a brick pattern end grain cutting board on my to-do list for years. Mistakes were made. Lessons were learned....
08/26/2026

I have had a brick pattern end grain cutting board on my to-do list for years. Mistakes were made. Lessons were learned. For a first attempt, I am pleased.

This slab spoke to me at The Hardwood Store of NC It did not tell me what it wanted to be, but I brought it home anyhow....
08/25/2026

This slab spoke to me at The Hardwood Store of NC It did not tell me what it wanted to be, but I brought it home anyhow. We'll see what happens.

Barely a month into retirement and Kelly Hall Kramp is already making me finish the simple, basic serving tray that I st...
08/04/2026

Barely a month into retirement and Kelly Hall Kramp is already making me finish the simple, basic serving tray that I started in May. Is this what I have to look forward to?

It is a light duty serving platter that finished at about 12 inches round. It has black and "modern gold" drawer pull handles. It is made from mostly canary, with Peruvian walnut, purple heart and thin maple stripes. Finished with Sample 73 from Chris Salomone It was a fun little project. I look forward to more time in the shop once my retirement traveling has slowed.

Today officially starts my retirement. After 29 years 7 months, I have laid to rest my law enforcement career. Justin Sa...
07/01/2026

Today officially starts my retirement. After 29 years 7 months, I have laid to rest my law enforcement career. Justin Sams Crow and Dagger Tattoo helped me to commemorate the occasion. Justin hit every element that I was looking for. He absolutely killed it.

I have been debating on posting today, or waiting for July 1. Today, I "worked" my last shift with the High Point Police...
06/22/2026

I have been debating on posting today, or waiting for July 1. Today, I "worked" my last shift with the High Point Police Department. After 29.5 years of law enforcement, 28+ with High Point, I am done. My last shift consisted of breakfast with my team and my family. Incredibly kind words were shared, tears were shed, and some beautifully thoughtful gifts were received. I was then sent home and not allowed to work my last shift. I complied. Then, at the end of my shift, I logged back in to be dispatched an info call. The info call was written by my wife and daughter. It is the sort of thing that would be read out over the radio, but I did not want it broadcast. I read it, shed more tears, then printed it. I cleared the call remotely, without interrupting radio traffic. Then I called my team to another channel for accountability. I had big plans but struggled to form words. Not only did my team tune in, but many others did as well. More kind words and tears, and then I was done. I had a wonderful career, that is being laid to rest. I am excited for what is next, but today was a perfect last day. Thank you to everyone that played a part in it.

First quick project finished. A nice, medium duty cutting board made from Tiger wood and Peruvian Walnut. My first juice...
06/07/2026

First quick project finished. A nice, medium duty cutting board made from Tiger wood and Peruvian Walnut. My first juice groove. Like having them. Not a fan of doing them. Turned out pretty good though.

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