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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?
posted: 7:57 pm on February 2ndRe: 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.
posted: 7:55 pm on February 2ndRe: 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.
posted: 2:07 pm on January 19thRe: 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.
posted: 4:16 pm on January 6thRe: Reflecting back on 2009
Nice work. Did you scratch off the mirror on the back and then add the veneer?
posted: 5:23 pm on December 21stRe: Small Pencil Box with Marquetry
What is the Kanji on the underneath say? Nice design
posted: 12:26 pm on December 6thRe: 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?
posted: 12:23 pm on December 6thRe: 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.
posted: 9:55 pm on November 27thRe: Making the Bonnet for a Highboy
Great stuff Tim. Do you sleep? Or just work and make drawings?
posted: 5:03 pm on November 13thRe: Kaidan Dansu
Jozu da yo!
posted: 6:53 pm on October 20thThat means really skillful. Beautiful application.
Re: Crazy Bookshelf
Wow! That is something. How did you attach that much weight to a regular wall?
posted: 5:54 pm on July 29thRe: she..
Great work. What type of wood? What saw used? Did you use a pattern from a picture? Give us more please.
posted: 5:40 pm on July 29thRe: New Wave writing desk
Interesting top. How did you sculpt the waves?
posted: 2:45 pm on July 16thRe: 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!"
posted: 12:17 pm on July 8thRe: 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.
posted: 8:53 pm on July 6thRe: My Neander Haven
Wow! What a work to inspire your future projects. I don't think even the Roycrofter workshops were this inspirational.
posted: 11:38 am on June 17thRe: Rolling Piano Tool Chest
I would MUCH rather play at your piano than I would at mine. Really cleaver.
posted: 10:27 am on June 12thRe: Cabinet Makers Tool Chest
Beautiful veneer job. I am truly jealous.
posted: 2:14 pm on May 28thRe: Battleship Tables!
Beautiful tables. I was on the Wisconsin in Norfolk last week and wondered about that wooden deck and the history behind it.
posted: 10:44 am on April 26thRe: 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.
posted: 10:39 am on April 26thRe: 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.
posted: 10:32 am on April 26thRe: Valentines Day Box
Love the heart. I sure am glad with the realism that you have that it was not a gall bladder attack.
posted: 4:36 pm on March 24thRe: 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.
posted: 4:30 pm on March 24thRe: Thomas Jefferson book stand
I don't have any more pictures, but I certainly could get some if needed.
posted: 2:34 pm on February 20thRe: Cromwell folding table
Chris experimented on us before he did the article for FW. The last project was a Shaker candle stand. Great teacher.
posted: 2:33 pm on February 20thRe: Scrapbooking Cabinet
Nice job. I hope that my wife does not see this.
posted: 11:39 am on February 19th