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An avid woodworker for over 25 years, I have been hand-crafting my personal collection of wooden working locks over the past three years.  It takes me about 25 hours to craft one of these special locks.
The mechanisms are made entirely of wood, including the springs (ash or hickory).
Artist Statement
I'm accepting a limited number of
Special Orders - from my sample lock collection shown here.
Custom-engraving and gift card service is available at no extra charge. Each lock is a unique, signed and numbered Limited Edition.Click on the keyhole to see more of my artist proof locks. 

 
I also make an  "Engraved Mini-Pocket Pen" and figured hardwood woodturnings.


              
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I hope you enjoy looking at the latest additions to my wooden working lock collection and the resources for collectors, hobbyists and woodcrafters.  "My Woodworking Resources" page has lots of interesting information and helpful tips for novice woodworkers.  Please feel free to sign my guestbook or e-mail me.
My Woodworking Resources
Handcrafted in Canada by Michael Finkelstein
    Michael's Wooden Working Locks
"Hobbyist locks onto  woodworking formula for success"  Village Post, July 2002
Referrals
Ontario Crafts Council Member
Red Elm Bowl #61