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Credenza

comments (3) October 14th, 2008 in The Gallery     
cafmotox cafmotox, member
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this is my third commision and i am staying busy so i cant complain. however i must say that woodworking for a living just isnt as much fun as woodworking as a hobyist. on this most recent job i found myself complaining more than a few times. my mom had to pull me asside and remind me that woodworking for a job is what i had always asked for. i pulled myself together and finished the job. as i stood back and took a wide glance at my finish product the gradification was overwellming. i was very happy. the credenza was made from hard maple. the turned posts and bun feet were turned on my new oliver lathe. the casework was made with dadoes and the top and bottom mouldings were made by layering diferent router profiles to create an ornate profile. the wood was then stained a redish poo poo collor. but came out just how the client wanted it. but anyways i used anyline dyes, orange glaze and a gel stain to achieve the collor. i finished it with a thin coat of shellac and beeswaz. worked out magnificently. mad props to the wood whisperer,”marc” for help on the colloring.


Design or Plan used: My own design
posted in: The Gallery, modern, cabinet, turning, frame and panel, maple, credenza
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Slinking Slinking writes: I haven't looked at all of the other pics, but I've seen a lot of incredible work. Yours stands out in my mind and I just had to bookmark it.
GREAT job. Seems like you learn your lessons in life, but woodworking like that takes talent.
My hat is off to you for the design as well. A truly beautiful piece of furniture.
Posted: 11:45 pm on November 5th

Barnhouse Barnhouse writes: I'm curious to know what the wood is and what you were paid for it (as well as everyone else's work in the gallery). Also, I'd like to offer some feedback regarding how I see it. To me it would look better if you removed the bun feet and reduced the size of the base molding. You seem to have the skills for the business - keep up the good work!
Posted: 5:20 pm on October 24th

bkryston bkryston writes: Great job on everything man. I'm glad to see there is someone else out there going through the wonderful ups and downs of trying to make this your only career. I haven't stepped over the edge completely, but I've been looking pretty hard. Keep up the good work.
Posted: 1:08 pm on October 19th

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