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Shaker candlestand, cherry

Chuck_Griffith, member | April 16th, 2009

This Shaker design confused me at first because it looked more Scandavian than Shaker. But the Shaker's were independent thinkers, so I decided it should be no surprise for them to do something...

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Shaker candle sconce, cherry

Chuck_Griffith, member | April 15th, 2009

I've made several of these. A pair makes a nice wedding gift. The original is in the American Museum in Britain, Bath, England. I first saw it in John Kassay's "Book of Shaker Furniture." Made of...

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Shaker Kitchen

Mark22, member | April 14th, 20092 comments

My wife is an amazing, self-taught chef. I promised her many years ago that one day, when we had a house with room, I’d build her a custom kitchen. So when we moved to Beverly, MA from Denver...

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Shaker two-drawer chest, cherry

Chuck_Griffith, member | April 14th, 2009

This began with John Kassay's great "The Book of Shaker Furniture" and the need for something to fit next to a sofa. Second photo is from the book. I modified proportions to fit the space and added...

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Wedding Vase

Braxtons_Dad, member | April 13th, 2009

Bloodwood and Lyptus Vase

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Shaker end tables, birdseye maple

Chuck_Griffith, member | April 13th, 20097 comments

Bed side tables. The tops are tapered underneath to thin the edges. Birdseye maple is colored with water-based aniline dye and finished with gel varnish, five or six coats rubbed on. Tiny antiqued...

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Yin and Yang Inspired Shaker Oval Box

bobafrench, member | April 12th, 20091 comment

Inspired from the thoughts of Yin and Yang. This box is double fingered with 2 the woods joined together and top and bottom having opposite woods as well. Black Walnut and Bird's Eye Maple

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Shaker Candle Stand

donjohn, member | April 12th, 2009

Cherry Shaker Candle Stand with the "spider leg" design. The leg design is "elegantly simple." My favorite.

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Shaker dresser, milk-painted

Chuck_Griffith, member | April 12th, 20092 comments

Based on a famous piece at the Shaker Museum in Chatham, NY. The original is huge, with two banks of five drawers and a cupboard. This was for an apartment in Brooklyn, hence one bank of drawers...

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Shaker step stool, cherry

Chuck_Griffith, member | April 11th, 2009

A close reproduction of a stool in John Shea's book, "Making Authentic Shaker Furniture." I've made three or four of these and worry about anyone ever standing on the top step. It's a long way up...

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Shaker oval boxes, dyed

Chuck_Griffith, member | April 10th, 2009

Shaker boxes are often colored in somber tones, but the Shakers were passionate people and could be very lively. That's how they got their name. Many of their boxes were brightly colored, so I...

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Shaker occasional table

thollis, member | April 9th, 20092 comments

This is a Shaker occasional table that I made as a gift for my daughter. It is made of tiger maple. The drawers are from a single cherry board, and are made withnbsphand...

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Shaker Rocker

bobstahl, member | April 9th, 20092 comments

The original was a potty chair. The design was rather crude( less than flowing) the back was shorter, and the rockers were clumsy in appearance. However, I suppose one didn't notice when it was...

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Shaker clock

gmerteng, member | April 9th, 2009

This is a shaker clock that i made using mostly hand tools. It is made out of cherry.

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Shaker side table

Chuck_Griffith, member | April 9th, 20095 comments

One advantage of being a woodworker is making furniture to fit spaces in your house. Which means you're not just designing furniture, you're designing rooms. This sidetable was made for our very...

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Tippler Clocks

OF, member | April 8th, 20091 comment

I call these "tippler clocks" because there's always time (at the end of the day) for a tipple. These are three of 26 clocks made from planks salvaged from a 100-year-old-barn. Complete with paint...

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Cherry Bed with Walnut Beading

mrstewart26, member | April 8th, 2009

Elegant solid cherry bed with walnut beading to add contrast. The curved legs add visual appeal and keep it from looking to boxy. Panels are cherry plywood. Bed rails are solid oak...

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Shaker hanging cupboard, cherry

Chuck_Griffith, member | April 8th, 2009

Made for a friend who has too many fishing flies, it has three adjustable shelves inside. Joined at the corners with through dovetails. The door is one piece of 1/2" cherry, and to keep it from...

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Mahogany Hall or Sofa table

Bidgybudget, member | April 8th, 20096 comments

Made entirely of reclaimed mahogany dining table leaves this table is 39"L x13"W x 31"H. It has a hand rubbed water based poly finish. I designed and crafted this table specifically for my daughters...

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bungalow entrance door

Arnim, member | April 8th, 20095 comments

Made of the finest vertical grain douglas fir for a lovely bungalow house

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Shaker dresser, cherry

Chuck_Griffith, member | April 7th, 20093 comments

This was my first big Shaker project. The cherry was dyed lightly to reduce blotching. Poplar and aromatic cedar are secondary woods. Drawer heights are graduated by percentage. The fronts of each...

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