Spanish Cedar

Casement Window Blanket Chest

July 23, 2020

“This was a project of perseverance over 17 years and three different shops,” Matthew said of his blanket chest. “It came together as I developed my hand-tool skills, took six…

Shoe Dock

October 19, 2013

A simple project to allow the door of my wife's closet to shut (temporarily). Mahogany carcass with a birch interior and burled spanish cedar doors provide decorative andstandaloneconcealment...

Serving tray

August 7, 2013

A small serving tray using Spanish Cedar and maple

Oak and Steel Humidor

October 24, 2012

Woodworker: In this white oak and handforged mild steel humidor, there are 48 raised panels in the sides, cut from oak and inserted into their half-lap framework from behind, secured…

Spanish Cedar Humidor

October 24, 2012

Woodworker: Ed PirnikWhile visiting family in Cuba, Pirnik bought some paintings at an art fair, and he also bought unassembled frames for them. Upon his return, he realized the frames…

Krenov-Style Cabinet

October 24, 2012

Woodworker: Michael SwiftMade while Swift was a student at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Maine, this cabinet on a stand (14-1/2 in. deep by 25-1/2 in. wide by 58…

Screens

October 24, 2012

Woodworker: Scott King The Kings made this piece for a client who wanted a room divider that reminded her of some of the plants and fruits of her native Barbados.…

The Importance of Wood is Both Its Form and Function

December 13, 2011

A humidor will help you store your cigars for months or even years without sacrificing the quality of your smoke. But you have to know what kind of wood to…

Rosewood and Wenge Humidor

March 22, 2011

This rosewood humidor has an interesting Cuban connection.

Coffee Table

January 7, 2010

This coffee table is made out of Jatoba with a Spanish Cedar inlay on the table top side. The three runners in the center of the table under the frosted…