Tom's Products

Neck Tie Display Frame I have designed, and handcrafted several small items from American Chestnut wood. These items were chosen to give folks the opportunity to acquire affordable items from this extinct wood, and own a piece of American history. The sizes given are approximate because each piece is individually hand crafted from available wood. I choose to sell them unfinished, unless you place a custom order. This gives the owner the privilege of seeing the wood in its natural form. I acknowledge that a finish will bring out the grain and enhance the beauty of the item. I recommend that you take the pride in your “piece of history” to apply a finish of your choice. You can even wipe on cooking oil you probably have in your kitchen! Each item purchased comes with information about the blight that caused Chestnut wood to become extinct.

Plate Holder or Small Picture Easel Mouse over the item you would like to see. Bud Vase Holder Wall Shelf Paper Towel Holder Lazy Susan Condiment Tray 8x10 Picture Frame Yo-Yo Desk Pen Desk Pen w/ 2 inch picture frame inset Desk Pen w/ 3.5 inch picture frame inset Candle Sconce Book Ends Ceiling fan pull Salt and Pepper Shaker Set Neck Tie

Contact Tom To inquire about purchasing, email rtn141@aol.com or call 606-678-4878 Custom Designing Available Small Jewelry Boxes Hot Pot Football Flag and Chest

Plate Holder or Small Picture Easel This easel comes in two pieces which were cut from 1/4 x 6 x5 American Chestnut in the shape pictured. They simply slip togeher and are ready for immediate use. Wooden parts do not have a finish applied. Plate and frame not included.

Bud Vase Holder This bud vase holder comes in two pieces which were cut from 1/4 x5 x7 1/4 American Chestnut in the shape pictured. The two pieces simply slip together and the included 3/4 D x 6 plastic bud vase tube is placed in the holder. The bud vase holder is ready for immediate use. Wooden parts do not have a finish applied. Flowers not included.

Wall Shelf (large or small) The shelf surface is 4” wide x 12” long. Side supports are 3 3/4” x 5”, hanging rail is 2” x 10”. All wood is American Chestnut. Wood surfaces do not have a finish applied. Larger shelf (4” x 18”) may be purchased separately.

The base of the paper towel holder is 3/4” thick diameter. THE paper towel roll holding post is 1 1/2” D x 11 1/2” long. There is a 3” diameter knob that screws into that top of the post. The guide post in 3/4” D x 6” long. All wood is American Chestnut. Both posts fit into holes drilled in the base. These posts are shipped unassembled, but fit snuggly into the base. Some may choose to make the fit more permanent by gluing with a wood or household glue. Wood surfaces do not have a finish applied.

“Lazy Susan” Condiment Tray with Napkin Holder The condiment tray is 3/4” thick x 12” diameter. Slots are cut into the tray for the heart shaped napkin holders, which are 3/8” x 5 1/2” x 4 1/2”. All wood is American Chestnut. Napkin holder is shipped unassembled, but the pieces fit snuggly into the slots in the tray. Some may choose to make the fit more permanent by gluing with a wood or household glue. The tray is mounted on a 4” lazy Susan bearing. Wood surfaces do not have a finish applied. Salt and Pepper Shakers are sold separately.

8x10 Picture Frame The frame molding is 13/16” thick x 1 1/2” wide American Chestnut. There are hanging slots on the back of two sides. An 8” x 10” piece of plexiglass is included. Wood surfaces do not have a finish applied. Other frame sizes are available by special order - Request pricing. Available with planed or weathered surfaces.

Yo - Yo These are functional yo-yos that are 3” to 3 1/2” in diameter turned from American Chestnut. Available with planed or weathered surfaces.

Desk Pen The base is tear drop shaped, 3/4” thick x 4 1/2” x 5” American Chestnut. The pen is black plastic ball point with a black plastic funnel holder mounted on the base. Wood surfaces do not have a finish applied.

Desk Pen w/ 2 inch picture frame inset The base is tear drop shaped, 3/4” thick x 4 1/2” x 5” American Chestnut. The pen is black plastic ball point with a black plastic funnel holder mounted on the base. There is a 2” round picture frame set into the base. Wood surfaces do not have a finish applied.

Desk Pen w/ 2 inch picture frame inset The base is tear drop shaped, 3/4” thick x 4 1/2” x 5” American Chestnut. The pen is black plastic ball point with a black plastic funnel holder mounted on the base. There is a 3 1/2” round picture frame set into the base. Wood surfaces do not have a finish applied.

Candle Sconce The back is 3/4” thick x 5 1/4” x 16” cut to the shape as shown in picture. A hanger slot is routed in th back. The candle shelf extends to 5 1/2”. A candle holder is attached to the shelf. All wood is American Chestnut. It is shipped with an appropriate size clear glass globe. Wood surfaces do not have a finish applied. Plane surface and weathered surfaces available.

Book Ends The bookends are made from 3/4” x 5 1/2” x 7” American Chestnut. A 4” x 4” felt covered metal base is attached. Wood surfaces do not have a finish applied.

Ceiling Fan Pull The ceiling fan pulls are individually turned on the wood lathe from American Chestnut. The largest diameter is 1 1/2”. The smallest diameter is 3/4”. The length is 3”. There is a 1/8” hole drilled through the pull for the included 6” beaded chain with connector. The shapes will vary. Wood surfaces do not have a finish applied.

Salt and Pepper Shaker Set The salt and pepper shakers are individually turned on the wood lathe from American Chestnut. The shakers are 4” tall. They are shaped as pictured with the largest diameter 2 1/2”. The smallest diameter is 1 1/4”. A 3/4” hole for the salt and pepper is drilled in the center of the shakers. A 3/4” rubber stopper is included for each shaker. Wood surfaces do not have a finish applied.

Neck Tie I usually consider the wooden neckties I make a custom order. There are so many things I do with them. However, I did want to include an all American Chestnut necktie on this website. I describe the necktie I am calling “basic” as follows: The wood pieces of the necktie will be made exclusively with American Chestnut wood. It is made by adhering eight very thin pieces of American Chestnut wood on leather. The direction of wood grain alternates in each section. The overall length of the tie is approximately 21 1/2”. The width of the tie at the widest point is approximately 3 3/4”. Because the tie is made in 8 sections, it is flexible and comfortable to wear. An adjustable elastic neck strap is through the wooden knot. THIS IS THE ONLY ITEM ON THIS WEBSITE THAT COMES WITH AN APPLIED FINISH. THE WOOD IS SPECIAL LACQUER BASED FINISH APPLIED TO GIVE THE NECKTIE A SMOOTH, SLEEK SURFACE. It is ready to wear! You can get this tie on before you can tie a conventional necktie! It is a great conversation piece! Fun to wear, and the gift for the man who seems to have everything. Monogram initial, the letter is cut out on the scroll saw and then filled with a a white epoxy material. I have inlayed and overlayed various logos and symbols, but this does become custom and would necessitate direct contact.

The wooden necktie can be worn or used as a wall hanging.... or both. The necktie display frame is made from weathered American Chestnut. The molding is 13/16” x 1 1/4”. The outside of the frame is approximately 7 1/2” x 25 1/2”. In the frame is a piece of 1/4” thick plywood equipped with the means to hang the wooden necktie. The necktie can be easily removed from the frame for wearing.