President Clinton's Table:
This 4 foot by 14 foot conference table was made from a single slab of redwood from a salvaged log that was downed 100 years ago. The wrought iron legs are finished with a Japanning Finish and the woodwork has twenty coats of a hand-rubbed French Polish finish. This table was presented to the White House as a gift during the time of the Forest Conference in Portland Oregon in 1993, where Eric was one of five people from California invited to testify. |
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White House Planters:
One of two hundred planters made for the White House during the presidency of George H. W. Bush. These planters have curved staves, an inset bottom and hand-forged steel bands Photo: Viviana Hollenbeck |
Local Coast Guard Restoration:
In 2006, Eric Hollenbeck and the Blue Ox Millworks helped out the local coast guard by donating time and expertise into a restoration of 55 double hung windows at the local station. The Blue Ox intervention saved the coast guard almost $25,000 that they were able to funnel into other repairs. Read the Eureka Reporter article about the project here. Photo by Heather Muller, The Eureka Reporter. |
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State Fair Display:
Blue Ox Millworks collaborated on this display that took home a silver medal from the California State Fair in 2006. This is the second time that Blue Ox has worked on the Humboldt County display for the state fair. The last display in 1990 took home best of show. For more information about the 2006 silver medal winning display, click here. |
Angel Newel Post (Kamisu, Japan):
This carved newel goes at the foot of the stairs where the handrail ends. The design is by Juanita Larson and was used on the gazebo that Blue Ox made for Eureka's Sister City of Kamisu, Japan. Photo: Viviana Hollenbeck |
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Hard Maple Fireplace:
This custom fireplace was built for a home in New York. Blue Ox collaborated with local wood carver Nate Stipek to construct the two beautiful hard maple corbels. Blue Ox did the scrollwork, turning, and fabrication, as well as building the custom maple spandrel that runs beneath the mantle. For more pictures and information, click here. |
Redwood Fireplace:
This custom designed fireplace was made from redwood lumber from the customer's own property. Eric designed and built it to the customer's specifications. |
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Ceremonial Drum:
This drum was created specifically for a spiritual leader from the Weott tribe to use in a gathering of many tribes. The unusual size, 36 inches in diameter, was requested so that many drummers could drum together. Incorporated into the drum are old growth Redwood, second growth Redwood and Dawn Redwood, to symbolize the young and the old, and the different tribes that would be using the drum. The key stave is a lovely piece of curly redwood, a gift from the ansestors that guided the creation of the drum. Ken King did the leatherwork on the drum Photo: Viviana Hollenbeck |
Hammond Trail Park Bench:
This park bench, which can be seen along the Hammond Trail, was built by the fine craftsmen at Blue Ox in memory of Hope Hammond Paz, who died in 2001. The bench is a popular attraction along the Hammond Trail. In fact, one customer liked it so much that she had the Blue Ox build a replica for her own personal use in late 2005. |
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The Eureka Trolley:
This trolley was built by Blue Ox in 1989 for the Old Town merchants. The new body was built on a bus chassis. Oak seats, brass lamps and flower vases made this a favorite of Old Town visitors and locals alike. The paintings of local scenes and lettering were created by Karen Cooper Shaw. Photo: Don Forthhuber |
The Eagle House Trolley:
The first trolley built by the Blue Ox, this trolley is an exact replica of an 1866 trolley made for Brazil's Emperor Dom Pedro. It was built on a 1978 Ford 3/4 ton Econoline Van chassis. |
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