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Castor's Folly

comments (6) December 29th, 2010 in Reader's Gallery

JP182 JP182, member
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Castor's Folly 2010  Maple, white oak, basswood, Acrylic artist paint. Studio Furniture created for a local group woodworking exhibition. Three of the viewed drawers are functional,angled dovetails throughout. Two of the exterior drawers are faux.The doors open to reveal three small white oak faced drawers with ebony pulls. The exterior is painted to resemble birch bark. 


Design or Plan used: My own design
posted in: Reader's Gallery, chest of drawers, art, Studio furniture
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JP182 JP182 writes: I owe a nod to many for my inspiration including Beaumont. As an instructor used to say, “We are all playing in someone’s backyard,” and are indebted to them.

Posted: 12:31 pm on February 18th

AsaC AsaC writes: Important to give credit to Beaumont. The connection/inspiration is clear.
Posted: 10:29 am on January 7th

MKenney MKenney writes: Interesting piece. Reminds me of a piece by Judson Beaumont, who is featured in FWW 217. It's called Beaver. Check it out: http://www.straightlinedesigns.com/beaver.html.
Posted: 9:57 am on January 7th

Corda_Roys Corda_Roys writes: I think it's gorgeous - a statement. Makes me want to keep looking. Nice job.
Posted: 11:41 pm on December 30th

JP182 JP182 writes: No worries on slamming the doors. I created an armature of steel and laminated basswood around it for the "chewed" effect. Solid, no wobbles
Posted: 4:35 pm on December 29th

Bored_Cutter Bored_Cutter writes: Wow.... I'm guessing that slamming any of those drawers would be.... "BAD"????

Posted: 3:48 pm on December 29th

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