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Grandfather Clock

I have made a number of clocks that are traditional in design, but for myself I like the simple lines of the arts and crafts. This clock has all draw bore tenon joints. I used quarter sawn red oak...

Entry tables

I have six childeren, and so I built six of these entry tables. Two are native walnut that is air dried. Four of the cabinets are quarter sawn red oak. The tops are concrete. I don't know how that is...

sack back Windsor

Windsor chair that I just finished using 3 colors of milk paint. Built the chair in a 5 day chair class w/instructor Jock Jones.

pagoda cedar chest

I spent some time in asia and love the asian look. The top is hand sculpted cherry and usually has a set of three Samurai swords setting in a rack on the top. The drawers are dovetailed and slide on...

Thomas Jefferson book stand

I saw a picture of this and thought how much fun it would be to build. THe only measurements I had was that it was 12" x 12" x 12". I deduced from the picture how the interior was constructed. I used...

asian cabinet

Built this cabinet using cherry. The black is veneer from "Certainly Wood". The Kanji on the side is the Japanese name for the young lady that I built it for . She is a massage therapist and the...

Cromwell folding table

Made my first table in a traditional tool class with Cris Gochner. I liked the table so well that I went back to the school that I teach at and the students and I made an additional 15 or so. Those...



Recent comments


Re: Wenge & Quilted Maple End Tables

Nice work Chico. I know that you have had the wood for awhile, but where does one find such nice stuff?

Re: TOOL CHEST--turn of the century

Too nice to use! Wow that thing will weigh a ton when filled. I hope that you do not need to move often. Really nice execution of everything.

Re: Globe

Fantastic job. I had a student do a similar globe for a state competition. I believe that it was actually a FW plan where you made a jig that cut the wedges. He made the two hemispheres and glued them together. He then carved the currents of the oceans which relieved the land masses. Even as difficult as it was, it was easy compared to what you have done with this piece.

Re: demilune table

Beautiful work. I made a similar table but did not do the veneered top. Did you do a brick lay up, steam bent or bandsawn curve? You have done a spectacular job.

Re: Reflecting back on 2009

Nice work. Did you scratch off the mirror on the back and then add the veneer?

Re: Small Pencil Box with Marquetry

What is the Kanji on the underneath say? Nice design

Re: Afghan Rack

Geeze Jay that is nice! Kind of over shadows any Afghan that someone would make. I really like the Peacock. I assume that you drew it up and used it as a pattern. Or did you free had the scroll work?

Re: About Your Safety: An Introduction

Good job Matt. Having taught woodworking for 31 years, I find the humor good to have. To you others, pick up your purses and tissues.

Re: Making the Bonnet for a Highboy

Great stuff Tim. Do you sleep? Or just work and make drawings?

Re: Kaidan Dansu

Jozu da yo!
That means really skillful. Beautiful application.

Re: Crazy Bookshelf

Wow! That is something. How did you attach that much weight to a regular wall?

Re: she..

Great work. What type of wood? What saw used? Did you use a pattern from a picture? Give us more please.

Re: New Wave writing desk

Interesting top. How did you sculpt the waves?

Re: Morris Chair #1

Nice job. I did one similar but was not smart enough to extend the back as you did. That is the only thing that I dislike about the chair. When I brought it into the house my wife said: "It's too big for me to sit in". I replied: "Well, there ya go!"

Re: Podium

You have packed a lot into a small package. What kind of hardware did you use for the fold over portion of the writing surface? Great work.

Re: My Neander Haven

Wow! What a work to inspire your future projects. I don't think even the Roycrofter workshops were this inspirational.

Re: Rolling Piano Tool Chest

I would MUCH rather play at your piano than I would at mine. Really cleaver.

Re: Cabinet Makers Tool Chest

Beautiful veneer job. I am truly jealous.

Re: Battleship Tables!

Beautiful tables. I was on the Wisconsin in Norfolk last week and wondered about that wooden deck and the history behind it.

Re: Nightstand

Really clever look for a nightstand. Does the top have some sort of locking mech.? I think that I would put my alarm clock in there with sound proofing.

Re: Orchid Motif Marquetry Breakfast Table

Beautiful work! I have had the opportunity to be at two AWFS presentations that Paul has given. Even though they are only a few hours long, he is a great teacher. I wish that I could train under him. Because I have NO artistic ability, that will never happen. I envy your skill.

Re: Valentines Day Box

Love the heart. I sure am glad with the realism that you have that it was not a gall bladder attack.

Re: The Elements Collection - Fire

Great work Tony. I lived in Japan for two years and really like the Asian influence that you have put into your pieces.

Re: Thomas Jefferson book stand

I don't have any more pictures, but I certainly could get some if needed.

Re: Cromwell folding table

Chris experimented on us before he did the article for FW. The last project was a Shaker candle stand. Great teacher.

Re: Scrapbooking Cabinet

Nice job. I hope that my wife does not see this.