Woodworker: Aaron C. FedarkoFedarko designed the “Cuatro Amigos” table as a dining/card table for two to four people. The table-top lipping frame consists of 387 rectangular pieces of hand-cut cherry veneer arranged in a double-weave herringbone pattern. The curved apron and table legs consist of solid cherry. After being roughed out on the band saw, the legs were formed with a spoke-shave to final form. The “Cuatro Amigos” table was built as a commission and took approximately 380 hours to complete.
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With its graceful curves, cabriole legs, and ornamental back splat, a Queen Anne side chair is a bucket list build for many woodworkers. Dan Faia had a very specific Queen…
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