This writting table is built from birch hardwoods. It stands 30″ W x 72″ H x 30″ T. The legs were hand shaped from a 6″ x 6″ block. All the beading is hand scraped, then the back ground was removed to expose the full height of the bead. Light distressing was done to give the table an aged appearance. There is one small pencil drawer.
The finish is dye stains and glazes with a top coat of conversion varnish.
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Ease of Use = Very Good Sheen = Excellent Appearance = Very good Non-Yellowing = Very good Water/Stain Resistance = Excellent
These chisels are well balanced, with a light-weight handle that makes gripping them down by the edge during chopping less fatiguing than many other chisels. Each chisel only requires a few minutes of work before its back is polished and ready to go. Similarly, the bevels all have a consistent grind that is quick to hone to razor sharpness. The smartly shaped beveled edges give the tool good mass, but with a very fine, consistent land (the flat between the side bevel and back) that won’t interfere with working in confined spaces.
With its graceful curves, cabriole legs, and ornamental back splat, a Queen Anne side chair is a bucket list build for many woodworkers. Dan Faia had a very specific Queen…
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