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nakashima inspired (loosely) Table lamps. First project.

nakashima inspired (loosely) Table lamps. First project.

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I recently moved into a house with a basement that finally allows me to start working on projects and building things and I decided for my first woodworking project to build some lamps. The lamps are...

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George Nakashima inspired coffee table

George Nakashima inspired coffee table

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Designed the project a year ago trying to figure out a base for a piece of cypress that I had gotten from my grandfathers garage. Came up with a beautiful base that was inspired through the works of...

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Cherry Coffee Table

Cherry Coffee Table

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Cherry with Wenge & Bocote butterflies. Copper joins legs, legs are joined to top with fox wedged tenons. Finish is Tried & True varnish oil. 18 X 48 X 19 

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Ryan Floating Media Shelf

Ryan Floating Media Shelf

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RYAN FLOATING MEDIA SHELF with HANGING DRAWER + ZEBRAWOOD INLAY ** The shelf's final dimensions are:  116"L  x  12"W  x  5"H ** Finish is hand-rubbed oil & wax: 5 coats...

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Fayette Cocktail Table

Fayette Cocktail Table

FAYETTE COCKTAIL TABLE Eastern Red Cedar Slab Top with Steel Hairpin Legs   Commission, Completed 6/2010 DIMENSIONS: 51"L x 12.5"W x 13.5"H www.facebook.com/SchefflerWorkedWood   This piece...

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Wild Cherry Slab Coffee Table No.2

Wild Cherry Slab Coffee Table No.2

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WILD CHERRY SLAB COFFEE TABLE No.2 This is my 3nd attempt at creating a modern slab coffee table.  Wanting to create a piece that combined the American Craft design style with the look of Mid...

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Wild Cherry Slab Coffee Table No.1

Wild Cherry Slab Coffee Table No.1

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WILD CHERRY SLAB COFFEE TABLE No.1 with MODERN BASE + MAPLE INLAY This is my 2nd attempt at creating a live-edge slab coffee table - and my 1st attempt at doing a Nakashima-style piece, or any sort...

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Shooting a FWW article with NBCs Nick Offerman

Shooting a FWW article with NBC's Nick Offerman

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Nick Offerman, who plays the stodgy Ron Swanson on NBC's hit comedy, Parks & Rec, is a real-deal woodworker. I traveled this week to his roomy shop in LA to shoot an article about the clever router jig Nick developed to level the big slabs he uses in his Nakashima-style tables. After a 20 year-acting career, he remains a humble guy who would rather be woodworking.

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UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Esherick, Maloof, Nakashima: Homes of the Master Wood Artisans by Tina Skinner

UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Esherick, Maloof, Nakashima: Homes of the Master Wood Artisans by Tina Skinner

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See who won a copy of Esherick, Maloof, Nakashima: Homes of the Master Wood Artisans

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Zen Breakfast Table

Zen Breakfast Table

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The Zen Breakfast Table is made from a salvaged Chinese Pistache tree cut down in Woodland, CA.  Given the nature of the tree it seemed fitting to honor it with a Nakashima inspired design and...

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Cherry Nakashima Inspired Coffee Table

Cherry Nakashima Inspired Coffee Table

This is my first natural edge piece. I wish I had more photos as well as better quality photos to show you. Both top and legs are natural edge Cherry, bow ties are Wenge. The legs are set into the...

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Bench - Ironwood and Cocobolo

Bench - Ironwood and Cocobolo

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  The seat is desert ironwood and the primary leg piece is cocobolo.  The third leg and other structural elements are bolivian rosewood.    I love Nakashima’s work and...

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Nakashima: The Early Years

Nakashima: The Early Years

Exhibit highlights formative years of craftsman's career

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Maple Table ( Nakashima Inspired )

Maple Table ( Nakashima Inspired )

This is one of the tables I will be showing at the Fine Furnishings Show this weekend. The base is ebonized Ash and stainless steel. I used steel wool soaked in vinegar to ebonize the Ash. Finish is...

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