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Steve Duncan, Atlanta
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Professional woodworker since 1978

I love a challenge and rarely build the same thing twice.

Gender: Male



Recent comments


Re: Nested Bowls

Is that aromatic cedar? Good idea, I have a entire log of bowl blanks setting on a shelf!

Re: Rosewood Cabinet

Nice work! I checked out your website as well. What price range do you get for your boxes? I do custom cabinets and furniture but rarely made speculative pieces for fear of not being able to sell them for enough to cover my time and materials.

Steve Duncan
www.steveduncan.com

Re: World Religious Symbols for our Church

I am sorry but CNC machine work using MDF is manufacturing not Fine Woodworking !

Re: Fixing my miscut, dovetailed rail

all craftsmen make mistakes. Master craftsmen know how to fix them! Good repair!

Re: entertainment center

I really hope there is another one on the other side of the fireplace! Nice work on the top.

Re: Bird's eye and cherry media cabinet

Nice layout! I like the way the doors clear the bookcases. The stick brings it up to the level of art.

Re: Nightstand wood palet

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This is my version of the Walnut bedside of the third session to start working with wood, are made with recycled wood pallets and a few modifications in the action in the original plans to meet the needs of my client, my wife.

Nice work from a pallet!

Re: Behold, the Speed Tenon

I have done a few cuts like this in the past. The idea of doing it in a small production run for the parts to a single piece of furniture seems plausible for an experienced confidant craftsman. I would use a heavy blade with a large stabilizer.
I would not recommend a tired or inexperienced woodworker even consider the attempt. Light passes and constant attention is required. If you have lots of tenons to cut, set up and do it in a more controlled manner. Even as a pro tip with tons of cautions it could still be tempting to an over confidant hobbyist.
In my shop techniques like this are labeled
" Watch this but don't try it! "

Re: Woodworking for bulldozer work: A good trade

Years ago I traded new counter tops for fill dirt and grading work with a neighbor. We both had equipment and skills that the other needed. Bill passed away several years ago and I think of him when I walk thru my backyard.

Re: Wall to Wall to Wall to Wall

Very nice work!

Re: Stair Pantry

I built something similar for a neighbor. I increased the depth of the shelves by cutting the drywall out and put shelves between the studs. 1/4 thick sliding doors in aluminum tracks keeps contents from falling on to the stairs.

Very nice appearance with the box joints!

Re: Lessons From A Delivery Guy: Planning

A desk had to go through a door on the side of a hall and turn 90 degrees to enter the room, but the dolly made it too tall. We put it on its end on a movers blanket then dragged it down the hall, twisted through the door and tipped it back on its feet. Blankets will slide on hardwood and carpeted floors.

Re: steam-punk clock

Great too see a wonderful result from collaboration!

Re: Bench Cookie Giveaway

I currently use shelf liner as mats, comes in a roll at Costco, works the same as the stuff I bought at a wood show. I would like to try the cookies!

Re: Broken power tool: Junk it or fix it?

I replace brushes and cords, but by the time a portable tool needs bearings replacement is usually the way to go. I keep buying the same cordless drills because the kit is cheaper than 2 batteries, so I have 6 drills and only 7 working batteries. Stationary shop machines are worth putting bearings or even a new motor in. When my 1/2 hp motor in my bandsaw burned up the replacement was out of stock, but a 1hp was available at the same price. Learning to repair and maintain your tools is essential to earn a living doing woodwork. Old appliance or computer cords often work well on my routers.

Re: Crazy Bookshelf

Definitely the most creative as well as attractive and functional bookcase. Hey EVAN007 just give them a few hints and construction details, let them figure out sizes and layout by themselves. Too many people just follow plans when they should learn how to lay out a project to fit the needs of the space it goes into. I would be quite interested in a few more details of the construction !

Very nice work.

Re: Phoenix Rising - Table

Nice to see underneath finished and smooth. I always do it and few people seem to appreciate it, or at least they never comment on it. I like the lines and details of the peice.

Interesting finish, inspires me to experiment with similar combinations.