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"Stickley" inspired sideboard

comments (7) March 18th, 2010 in Reader's Gallery

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Stickley inspired Sideboard
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This "Stickley" inspired sideboard is constructed of quartersawn white oak. I was fortunate in finding matched boards that I used to create a very unique figure on the top.


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dooley dooley writes: Sorry for the delay in resonding... have been out of the country. Thank you for the info... I will give your receipe a go. Have you made end tables yet?
Posted: 5:38 pm on July 8th

gbishop01 gbishop01 writes: What a superior display of skill and craftmanship! Your eye for detail and taking advantage of the wood grain makes for an especially stunning piece.
Posted: 4:23 pm on March 23rd

554 554 writes: Stickley is one of my favorite styles, shaker my second. Thier utilitarian presence gives them a proud stance. The color is quiet pleasing.
Posted: 11:04 pm on March 22nd

USMCDENNIS USMCDENNIS writes: Great job! Looks stunning!
Posted: 5:49 pm on March 20th

Guitar1 Guitar1 writes: Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!
Posted: 3:44 pm on March 20th

dave100 dave100 writes: I stained the sideboard with a 3/1 mixture of Watco medium walnut and cherry stain. I then applied a coat of 3/1 varnish/mineral spirits, followed by 3 coats of 50/50 varnish/mineral spirits, wet sanding between coats and a final coat of 3/1 varnish/mineral spirits.
I've not made end tables as of yet.
Posted: 3:22 pm on March 18th

dooley dooley writes: Very nice. Your matched top really sets of superb craftsmanship. Two questions: 1) what finish did you apply, and 2) have you built similar bedroom end tables? I'm looking for some design examples. Thank you kindly.
Posted: 1:14 pm on March 18th

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