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Gossip chairs
2 commentsLove Chairs - "RA" the ancient egyptian sun god is symbolised here purely because of the yellow leather back pads. I set out to make these chairs comfortable after having tried many that werent...
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Evolving a Design in SketchUp
6 commentsWhen beginning a new design, I plan on saving several SketchUp versions as the project develops. I will start with a "1" after the filename, and continue with "2, 3, 4, 5…. etc." when changing...
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Beginners Basement Shop
I am still getting started in building my wood shop. The floor plan is what i have so far. Unfortunately running out of room fast.
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Twin Bonnet Tops
7 commentsAs a woodworking hobbyist in my spare time, I had always wanted to make the highboys in FWW issue #117 from 1996. With the work and detail involved, I figured it would be just as frustrating if...
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Headboard 18th century French pattern
3 commentsThe design is from a table by Jean-Henri Riesener and is located in the Petit Trianon at Versailles. The pattern was redrawn several times to obtain the dimensions of a queen-sized headboard...
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Tanning beds accelerate aging for cherry, not just humans
18 commentsAlthough overuse of tanning beds by people can lead to a skin cancer risk, they are great for helping to bring out that deep patina that usually only comes with age.
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Bible Case for 1847 Bible
Built this Bible Case for a good Friends Mother that is not doing so well and she said her mom had always wanted a case for this bible of her grandfathers 1847 bible. I built this case or box...
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Creative musings
While on tour, FW Associate Editor Vlad Smishkewych meets fellow woodworkers within the music scene, gets to see a few wonderful pieces, and ponders the meaning of life for woodworkers and musicians.
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Feels good to be back at Colonial Williamsburg's hand tool conference
FWW co-sponsors a wonderful event,"Working Wood in the 18th Century," every year at Colonial Williamsburg. The presenters started bending and cutting wood right away this year.
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Flutes on the Pilasters
4 commentsI'm developing a model of a famous American Corner Cupboard. I built this piece years ago but did not have the advantage of a SketchUp model. Here's the current status of the model (finished except...
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Sheraton style ladies desk
Desk is based on a photo of a Carlton House desk (original design was by Thomas Sheraton). Drawers are cherry with half blind hand cut dovetails. Beading is holly. Writing surface is on a double...
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Dower Chest with Solid Tools
3 commentsI'm working on a reproduction of a Pennsylvania Dower Chest and have enjoyed experimenting with the new Solid Tools that are a part of Pro version 8. The same results can be achieved with the...
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Solid Ash Refectory Table
Refectory tables were originally used in castles and monasteries to seat hundreds of people, and were built to last using thick legs and heavy joinery. As shown, this table will seat fourteen...
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The long, winding road to Fine Woodworking
6 commentsFine Woodworking's newest associate editor talks about Spain, hurdy-gurdies, and his unlikely path to being a part of his favorite magazine.
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Carved-Front Box with Wooden Hinged Lid
1st period-style box made using hand tools only, following the construction details and methods of early Dedham, MA joiner John Thurston. For example, the pins that hold the hinges are...
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Recycled old Growth redwood wine display.
Old Growth Redwood wine display: Dimentions: 27 1/2'' w x 13 1/2'' h x 10'' d, [ holds seven bottles] Ancient old growth redwood, [ recovered and recycled] Approximately 800 - 2000 years...
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The Curule Construction - and Ancient X-frame Chair Design
4 commentsWhile developing the Jefferson Campeche Chair (first in SketchUp, then in the shop), I ran across an interesting 20-page document titled, "The Campeche Chair in The Metropolitan Museum of Art". This...
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Comb back arm chair
Similar in style to another chair I have on this site, in this example I modified the turnings and the rake and splay of the arms and legs and extended the length of the arms to account for the...
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Tool Box
5 commentsHere's a box I built thinking I'd put my small tools in it that had been collecting on the shelves. About half way through I found a small machinist's chest abandoned in the hallway and have...
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Tile and White Oak
4 commentsCoffee and End Tables are made from quartersawn white oak and the tiles are travertine. The entire look of the table can be changed to match a decor by changing the tile. Photos by Monika
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