Tinkering Monkey is a fine woodworking studio near San Francisco, California.Tumblr (3.0; @tinkeringmonkey)http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4lpgePr0P1qgir6oo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4lpgePr0P1qgir6oo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Looks like we’re doing more notebook branding this weekend! This time for <a href="http://harrahchurch.org/">Harrah Church</a> in Oklahoma, and <a href="http://www.tigerlilyapps.com/">Tigerlily</a> in Paris.</p>http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/23759105278http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/23759105278Fri, 25 May 2012 16:05:00 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4lp8yk6iS1qgir6oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>We love seeing our <a href="http://www.tinkeringmonkey.com/square-register-stand">Square Register Stands</a> in use! Thanks for the photo, <a href="http://www.feastbbq.com/">Feast BBQ</a>.</p>http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/23758831652http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/23758831652Fri, 25 May 2012 16:00:00 -0700square registersquare appregister standipadapplebbqsmall business<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4bpufF6uO1qhse8no1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The sign that we cut for <a href="http://www.fatbunnypress.com/">Fat Bunny Press</a> is now painted and hanging at the <a href="http://www.nationalstationeryshow.com/">National Stationery Show</a> in New York! Thanks for the photo, Eva. </p> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://blog.fatbunnypress.com/post/23411639311/day-one-of-the-national-stationery-show-taken">fatbunnypress</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Day One of the National Stationery Show! (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">instagram</a>)</p> </blockquote>http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/23688445635http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/23688445635Thu, 24 May 2012 13:45:00 -0700signagesignlogobrandingrabbitbunnylaser cutwood<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4cu3fTYXj1qgir6oo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4cu3fTYXj1qgir6oo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>It has been one busy week at the studio! We shipped out a batch of pre-ordered <a href="http://www.tinkeringmonkey.com/square-register-stand">Square Register Stands</a> with our new <a href="http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/23554185464/its-here-after-listening-to-your-feedback-we">tilting hinge</a>. Here’s the assembly line for our kits, complete with hardware, <a href="http://tinkeringmonkey.com/uploads/square-register-instructions.pdf">assembly instructions</a>, and other goodies.</p>http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/23681075858http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/23681075858Thu, 24 May 2012 11:31:00 -0700square appsquare registerregister standdesignPOStinkering monkey<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4ga7ypdAx1qgir6oo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>If there’s anything that we like more than making things, it’s inspiring others to make things themselves! Thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/aaronbloss">@aaronbloss</a> for <a href="https://twitter.com/aaronbloss/status/205062666077749248">sharing a photo</a> of the standing desk he built.</p>http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/23629806592http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/23629806592Wed, 23 May 2012 14:49:19 -0700diystanding deskdeskfurituredesignfurniture<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4drem3RiM1qgir6oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>It’s here! After listening to your feedback, we designed a new version of our <a href="http://www.tinkeringmonkey.com/square-register-stand">Square Register Stand</a>, built with a robust, tilting mechanism for customer interactions. Thanks to everyone who pre-ordered it from us. We’ll be shipping them out to you this week. </p>http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/23554185464http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/23554185464Tue, 22 May 2012 11:38:24 -0700squaresquare appsquare registerregister standipadapplesmalle businesssquare register standtinkering monkey<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m46x40dKZ61qgir6oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Look! It’s our first photo of one of our <a href="http://www.tinkeringmonkey.com/square-register-stand">Square Register Stands</a> in use. Thanks to <a href="http://www.sweetritual.com/">Sweet Ritual</a> for sending it over!</p>http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/23301878665http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/23301878665Fri, 18 May 2012 12:15:05 -0700register standsquare appsquare registerappleipadtinkering monkey<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m433uzKS3W1qhse8no1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Remember that sign we made for <a href="http://blog.fatbunnypress.com/">Fat Bunny Press</a>? Looks like it’s getting painted pink and white!</p> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://blog.fatbunnypress.com/post/23125092415/sneak-peak-of-my-nss-sign-taken-with-instagram">fatbunnypress</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Sneak peak of my NSS sign! (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">instagram</a>)</p> </blockquote>http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/23182703382http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/23182703382Wed, 16 May 2012 14:02:01 -0700signagelogoletterpresspaintDIYlaser cuttingrabbitbunnytinkering monkeyfat bunny press<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3xg8xpCAD1qgir6oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Wood bunny speakers - a special birthday gift I made for my other half.</p>http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/23175224973http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/23175224973Wed, 16 May 2012 11:48:00 -0700acrylicbunnymodernrabbitspeakerswoodwoodworkingDIY<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3xggnTNJ91qgir6oo6_500.jpg"/><br/> Mike waiting for the tour to start<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3xggnTNJ91qgir6oo4_500.jpg"/><br/> Bolts of fabric!<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3xggnTNJ91qgir6oo7_500.jpg"/><br/> Building interior<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3xggnTNJ91qgir6oo3_500.jpg"/><br/> Bag patterns<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3xggnTNJ91qgir6oo2_500.jpg"/><br/> Mark Dwight, Founder<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3xggnTNJ91qgir6oo9_500.jpg"/><br/> Sewing machines<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3xggnTNJ91qgir6oo5_500.jpg"/><br/> Storefront<br/><br/> <p>We visited the <a href="http://www.rickshawbags.com/">Rickshaw Bagworks</a> factory a few days ago for <a href="http://www.sfmade.org/event/sfmade-week-2012/">SF Made Week</a>. Rickshaw is a new, San Francisco-based company that makes customizable bags for urban cycling. We love meeting people who are passionate about their products, and strive to keep things locally made. Thanks to founder <a href="http://gearpatrol.com/2011/01/06/interview-mark-dwight-founder-ceo-of-rickshaw-bags/">Mark Dwight</a> for <a href="https://vimeo.com/4171330">giving us the tour</a>! </p>http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/23057320958http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/23057320958Mon, 14 May 2012 14:08:51 -0700tourbikingurban bikingrickshaw bagworksbaglocally made<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3xxjjGdMg1qgir6oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>We rarely use exotic woods, but once in a while I’ll dig into a box of wood scraps given to me to make small gifts for people. Here’s a little bowl that I made to go with the <a href="http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/22986268008/happy-mothers-day-to-all-the-moms-out-there-ive">tea set I made</a> for Mother’s Day.</p>http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/23046623582http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/23046623582Mon, 14 May 2012 10:54:04 -0700woodworkingwoodexotic woodDIYmother's daytea<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3z6eaeVFE1qgir6oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. I’ve been making things for my mom since I was a kid. This is what I made this year.</p>http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/22986268008http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/22986268008Sun, 13 May 2012 12:06:00 -0700coasterlathemothers dayteawoodwoodworkingDIY<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3xfxo1OI51qgir6oo1_r1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Thanks to <a href="http://www.fogandfoundry.com/">Fog + Foundry</a> for the <a href="http://www.fogandfoundry.com/blogs/news/6044990-tinker-laser-solder-diy">great write up</a> - and for using that hilarious photo of me. RAGE! <a href="http://www.fogandfoundry.com/blogs/news/6044990-tinker-laser-solder-diy">See the article »</a></p>http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/22923237470http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/22923237470Sat, 12 May 2012 13:37:00 -0700handmadehandcraftedAmericanwoodworkingtinkering monkey<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3vdw57XVH1qgir6oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Here’s a sneak peek at the ring box we’re launching this weekend! This humble wooden box flips open to reveal the big ‘ol rock on the inside. Any guys out there ready to pop the big question soon? </p>http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/22848771926http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/22848771926Fri, 11 May 2012 10:57:00 -0700proposalringjewelryjewelry boxring boxboxwoodworkingwoodwalnuthandmadeDIYhandcraftedengagementwedding<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3n3hlNQeR1qgir6oo1_r2_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Today is the last day to get a <a href="http://www.tinkeringmonkey.com/wabi-necklace">Wabi Necklace</a> for Mother’s Day! Choose Express Shipping on checkout to get it in time. <a href="http://www.tinkeringmonkey.com/wabi-necklace">Order one now »</a></p>http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/22799399202http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/22799399202Thu, 10 May 2012 14:39:14 -0700necklacewoodwoodworkingwabi sabipandantjewelrydesignlaser etching<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3n19ri3Du1qgir6oo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>More photos from the <a href="https://github.com/">GitHub</a> <a href="http://www.tinkeringmonkey.com/custom-branded-notebook">notebook branding</a> session.</p>http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/22792317495http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/22792317495Thu, 10 May 2012 12:46:01 -0700brandingdesignlogobrandgithubmoleskinenotebook<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3kps4SbEN1qgir6oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Here’s our <a href="http://www.tinkeringmonkey.com/chip-off-the-old-block">Chip Off The Old Block</a> in walnut. As architect <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_Mies_van_der_Rohe">Mies Van Der Rohe</a> said, “<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimalist_architecture#Minimalist_design">Less is more</a>.”</p>http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/22728792490http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/22728792490Wed, 09 May 2012 12:43:00 -0700tinkering monkeyiphoneipadwoodwoodworkingwalnutapple<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3mhvtGnCc1qgir6oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Somehow <a href="http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/22126516143/we-love-doing-custom-work-for-other-artists">word has gotten around</a> in the craft world that we do laser cut signage. Here’s one that we made for Hope at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SugarSidewalk">Sugar Sidewalk</a>. Keep ‘em coming!</p>http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/22666906479http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/22666906479Tue, 08 May 2012 13:04:00 -0700laser cuttingsignsignagebrandinglogoscriptcursivetypographywood<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3n3doWahB1qgir6oo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The idea of etching the back of the <a href="http://www.tinkeringmonkey.com/wabi-necklace">Wabi Necklace</a> originally came from a customer who wanted to give something special as an anniversary gift. We started offering it as an option in the shop, and now more than half of the necklaces we ship out have a message on the back.</p> <p>Here’s a baby-safe version in cherry wood that we made for a mom, with her son’s name.</p>http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/22662547545http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/22662547545Tue, 08 May 2012 11:53:00 -0700woodworkinglaser etchinglaser engravingjewelryDIYpendantnecklacewabi sabi<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3n1a9Y90Y1qgir6oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>What did we do this weekend? Oh nothin’. We just <a href="http://www.tinkeringmonkey.com/custom-branded-notebook">custom branded</a> 100 Moleskine notebooks with an <strong>awesome</strong> <strong><a href="http://octodex.github.com/">octocat</a> brand</strong> for our friends at <a href="http://github.com">GitHub</a>.</p>http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/22596833478http://tumblr.tinkeringmonkey.com/post/22596833478Mon, 07 May 2012 11:31:01 -0700