Great stuff. I love those chairs.A few projects from my workshop over the years.
Watch box in lacewood and walnut.
Mantel clock patterned after one my grandmother had. Authentic mechanical works with Westminster chimes
End grain cutting board walnut with maple and cherry.
Bow arm Morris chair and stool in cherry.
And one in quatersawn white oak. The lamp is also my work.
Cherry Greene and Greene style entertainment center. My own design and I did the stained glass for the doors as well.
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RonnieC
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That’s a sweet looking sitting area. Love the QS white oak. Did you fume it or stain it? Also, did you purchase the cushions?And one in quatersawn white oak. The lamp is also my work.
ez-duzit
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One of my most recent projects--a convertible, stainless and teak boarding step/swim ladder for a yacht.
BMW Rider
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It was a three step finish; aniline dye, stain, with oil finish and a coat of paste wax. The cushions for both chairs were made at a local upholstery shop, I lack any kind of talent for sewing.
PirateTurner
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Target bowls.
Each has a bull's eye. Walnut sent to me from Helene damage. One log-not a big one but big enough. Bowls going back to family who suffered the losses. Bananas stay with me. Used for size comparison.
Shellac sanding sealer applied. I'll add Mahoney oil this week. That should darken them quite a bit.
Each has a bull's eye. Walnut sent to me from Helene damage. One log-not a big one but big enough. Bowls going back to family who suffered the losses. Bananas stay with me. Used for size comparison.
Shellac sanding sealer applied. I'll add Mahoney oil this week. That should darken them quite a bit.
My son lives in an old building that was converted into apartments. The stairs in the building are steep and narrow. He lives on the third floor and there’s no elevator! Every piece of furniture that goes up there has to be carefully measured and preferably modular to make it up those stairs. He wanted a plant stand but he couldn’t find one that was able to make the ascent up those stairs. So, I had some old 3/4” oak flooring from a remodeling project that seemed like the perfect material for the job. Together, we made this knock down plant stand ENTIRELY from the oak flooring. When assembled, the only mechanical fasteners are a screw and wing nut that attach the back cross members together. The ends are held to the legs with a cabinet screw. The rest is held together with joinery. A rubber mallet and a #10 torx driver are all that’s needed to assemble and disassemble the stand.
Jim C.
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This is one of my (ply)wood works, my gf and i wanted to equip the car so that we could camp in it. The frame was made of 18mm plywood while the drawers are 15mm (probably a bit overkill). I treated the top with a bedliner to make it resistant to scratches and liquids, for the front of the drawers i've opted to wrap them with a black film.
snorvet
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Built a cedar strip kayak.
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Never did much woodworking until I built my house. I've never done anything 'pretty' or 'fine', I've just always gravitated towards utilitarian things. I've never had the confidence to do anything that I'd characterize as pretty or artistic.
First real woodworking project I guess would have to be building a "mousehole bed" for my daughter. It was the first room I trimmed out after the house was framed. A somewhat glorified platform bed. Birch ply cabinet carcasses with poplar stiles/rails for trim. Raised panels are MDF.
Base platform has six drawers and two storage cabinets. Headboard cabinet on the right has shelving on the sides with a center recessed reading niche. Footboard on the left is bookshelves. Back wall has two junction boxes for wall sconces.
The lighter colored section with the crawl through opening is removable.
My wife foolishly asked "Do you want me to put on the primer?" She learned to never again utter those words. She's in front of the opening with the mousehole panel removed.
That Mousehole Bed was the first thing I made, coming up on 30 years ago. How time flies. Below is the last thing I made, just last week. A game/puzzle table for our sitting room. Wood (sapele) top, metal base. I'm not great at wood or metal, but I do enjoy each process. I'm fairly new to metal. We made a mockup to get the height/size my wife wanted. Then I drew a beautifully detailed working plan, lol. Maybe someday I'll learn SketchUp? Eh, maybe not.
Threaded inserts to attach the metal to wood. Holes are elongated for possible wood movement.
Using what I had on hand, the metal got cleaned up then black oxide for color and Penetrol for a finish coat. Wood got spar urethane.
First real woodworking project I guess would have to be building a "mousehole bed" for my daughter. It was the first room I trimmed out after the house was framed. A somewhat glorified platform bed. Birch ply cabinet carcasses with poplar stiles/rails for trim. Raised panels are MDF.
Base platform has six drawers and two storage cabinets. Headboard cabinet on the right has shelving on the sides with a center recessed reading niche. Footboard on the left is bookshelves. Back wall has two junction boxes for wall sconces.
The lighter colored section with the crawl through opening is removable.
My wife foolishly asked "Do you want me to put on the primer?" She learned to never again utter those words. She's in front of the opening with the mousehole panel removed.
That Mousehole Bed was the first thing I made, coming up on 30 years ago. How time flies. Below is the last thing I made, just last week. A game/puzzle table for our sitting room. Wood (sapele) top, metal base. I'm not great at wood or metal, but I do enjoy each process. I'm fairly new to metal. We made a mockup to get the height/size my wife wanted. Then I drew a beautifully detailed working plan, lol. Maybe someday I'll learn SketchUp? Eh, maybe not.
Threaded inserts to attach the metal to wood. Holes are elongated for possible wood movement.
Using what I had on hand, the metal got cleaned up then black oxide for color and Penetrol for a finish coat. Wood got spar urethane.
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snorvet
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Knife case
Love the glass in the top.Knife case
The simple bead detail on the drawers just works, at least for me
karoc
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I finally built up nerve to post what I am proud of back in 2012. Why 2012? That was when my first grandchild was born. For once in my life I wanted to make something that I hope would be pass down through generations. In order for this Sam Maloof rocker to survive all those years and what I hope all children that will be rock to sleep, it has to be well made. So I order the plans that came with CD which plans was also lot paper templets. I spent weeks making jigs out of MDF(at that time it was cheap) which was several templets. Away I went, sleepiest nights wanting to add some of my personal touches that would help separate my rocker from 1000’s of others. Well some of those touches went well while others not so much. For this rocker to have meaning there’s no do over’s, just get one shot at it with design touch mistakes, so I let it fly. Todays posting is showing its age, so far my grandson Jacobi 13 yrs age and granddaughter 8 yrs age Izzy. Oh, let me add one dog chewing on one of rocker
Pics are not in any kind order, I don’t know how to post pic with caption under it.
If I may add that y’all are awesome true woodworkers. So many I admire, but I am also following machinest tool box thread. Tks for looking
Pics are not in any kind order, I don’t know how to post pic with caption under it. If I may add that y’all are awesome true woodworkers. So many I admire, but I am also following machinest tool box thread. Tks for looking
Beautiful. Well done.I finally built up nerve to post what I am proud of back in 2012. Why 2012? That was when my first grandchild was born. For once in my life I wanted to make something that I hope would be pass down through generations. In order for this Sam Maloof rocker to survive all those years and what I hope all children that will be rock to sleep, it has to be well made. So I order the plans that came with CD which plans was also lot paper templets. I spent weeks making jigs out of MDF(at that time it was cheap) which was several templets. Away I went, sleepiest nights wanting to add some of my personal touches that would help separate my rocker from 1000’s of others. Well some of those touches went well while others not so much. For this rocker to have meaning there’s no do over’s, just get one shot at it with design touch mistakes, so I let it fly. Todays posting is showing its age, so far my grandson Jacobi 13 yrs age and granddaughter 8 yrs age Izzy. Oh, let me add one dog chewing on one of rocker
If I may add that y’all are awesome true woodworkers. So many I admire, but I am also following machinest tool box thread. Tks for looking
I was lucky enough to spend some time with Sam. He was a wonderful man.
Outstanding!!I finally built up nerve to post what I am proud of back in 2012. Why 2012? That was when my first grandchild was born. For once in my life I wanted to make something that I hope would be pass down through generations. In order for this Sam Maloof rocker to survive all those years and what I hope all children that will be rock to sleep, it has to be well made. So I order the plans that came with CD which plans was also lot paper templets. I spent weeks making jigs out of MDF(at that time it was cheap) which was several templets. Away I went, sleepiest nights wanting to add some of my personal touches that would help separate my rocker from 1000’s of others. Well some of those touches went well while others not so much. For this rocker to have meaning there’s no do over’s, just get one shot at it with design touch mistakes, so I let it fly. Todays posting is showing its age, so far my grandson Jacobi 13 yrs age and granddaughter 8 yrs age Izzy. Oh, let me add one dog chewing on one of rocker
If I may add that y’all are awesome true woodworkers. So many I admire, but I am also following machinest tool box thread. Tks for looking
While I really like making cabinets and furniture, sometimes I just have to make functional things. I made this ramp for our dachshunds. If you know anything about these dogs then you know that going up and down steps is really hard on their backs, bringing all sorts of problems to include paralysis. The surgery to correct the problem is super expensive!
Jim C.
Jim C.
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Notgrownup
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My very humble projects are nothing compared to some of the talented people here but I do love and enjoy my time in my shop with some simple tools and projects. This is what I made last week for us , a Trivet or potholder. From some wood scraps I had. My very first time using a dado stack. Finished it with boiled linseed oil.
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trainer
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A few paddles. White cedar and birdseye maple, epoxy and spar varnish finish with fiberglass reinforced blade tips
Used to enjoy woodworking as kid making bird houses etc. but felt limited by the lack of access to materials and tools. Once the welder came along and I could stick bits of metal together wood was quickly cast aside. Whatever woodworking I've done since has really been necessary to complete a project rather than as specific hobby pursuit. It's something I'd like to get back into one day but I'm not sure I've got the patience for fine woodworking..! Would like to make a canoe or a small motor boat at some point.
Below is a couple of projects I've probably posted before from a few years ago.
Old station cart:
Replica of an c1800's sleigh:
Below is a couple of projects I've probably posted before from a few years ago.
Old station cart:
Replica of an c1800's sleigh:
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Notgrownup
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That is too cool, nice work restoring.Used to enjoy woodworking as kid making bird houses etc. but felt limited by the lack of access to materials and tools. Once the welder came along and I could stick bits of metal together wood was quickly cast aside. Whatever woodworking I've done since has really been necessary to complete a project rather than as specific hobby pursuit. It's something I'd like to get back into one day but I'm not sure I've got the patience for fine woodworking..! Would like to make a canoe or a small motor boat at some point.
Below is a couple of projects I've probably posted before from a few years ago.
Old station cart:
Replica of an c1800's sleigh:
Thanks. Sometimes I wish I had more straightforward hobbies!
velocipede
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Cremains Box for my grandson, (16 years old, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)). Walnut and spalted maple with ebony splines and wood hinges. Large compartment loads from the bottom and holds ashes, top section (magnetic latch) holds photos/momentos.
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Beautiful work!Cremains Box for my grandson, (16 years old, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)). Walnut and spalted maple with ebony splines. Large compartment loads from the bottom and holds ashes, top section (magnetic latch) holds photos/momentos.
I love the design
My condolences. Nicely done.Cremains Box for my grandson, (16 years old, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)). Walnut and spalted maple with ebony splines and wood hinges. Large compartment loads from the bottom and holds ashes, top section (magnetic latch) holds photos/momentos.
Bodj Built
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I'm sorry it had to be made, but that is a lovely way to remember him.
This is my first time checking out this subforum as I am usually in the metalworking area. My wife asked me to make built in bookshelves for her birthday since she's a huge bookworm and has always loved old old time library aesthetic. At this point I need to add finish (shellac most likely) to the stained surfaces, build cabinet doors, fabricate a railing for the ladder, and build a sliding ladder (thinking of using walnut, but that will get expensive fast).
Everything is constructed from 3/4" maple ply and 1/2" sanded ply (back and ceiling panels).
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This is my first time checking out this subforum as I am usually in the metalworking area. My wife asked me to make built in bookshelves for her birthday since she's a huge bookworm and has always loved old old time library aesthetic. At this point I need to add finish (shellac most likely) to the stained surfaces, build cabinet doors, fabricate a railing for the ladder, and build a sliding ladder (thinking of using walnut, but that will get expensive fast).
Everything is constructed from 3/4" maple ply and 1/2" sanded ply (back and ceiling panels).
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@Bodj Built - That is really nice looking!
Meursault74
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I had a contractor come out to bid my garage roof a few weeks ago.
Started talking about woodworking, as he saw the repairs I had made and the tools I had.
Conversation turned to the dartboard cabinet I had made long ago and keep in my garage, before the internet really. Back then the simplest way to have a cabinet was to make one. Now I can click a mouse and have one delivered. I couldn't make one for what they sell a finished one. Although I doubt the ones you can buy will last over 30 years and can be a conversation piece. I still remember the stain, as I used it for several projects. Watco Black Walnut
I dug up some pictures I had taken previously. It's put together with glue and joints. Only screws are for the hinges, knobs, and scoreboard.
The scoreboard is custom made and was added later. It's a modified picture frame with the scoreboard under glass. My brother designed the paper scoreboard. I use dry erase markers on the glass. Works great. Backing is also custom made with dual foam densities and burlap. Like I said back then I just made what I wanted.
Started talking about woodworking, as he saw the repairs I had made and the tools I had.
Conversation turned to the dartboard cabinet I had made long ago and keep in my garage, before the internet really. Back then the simplest way to have a cabinet was to make one. Now I can click a mouse and have one delivered. I couldn't make one for what they sell a finished one. Although I doubt the ones you can buy will last over 30 years and can be a conversation piece. I still remember the stain, as I used it for several projects. Watco Black Walnut
I dug up some pictures I had taken previously. It's put together with glue and joints. Only screws are for the hinges, knobs, and scoreboard.
The scoreboard is custom made and was added later. It's a modified picture frame with the scoreboard under glass. My brother designed the paper scoreboard. I use dry erase markers on the glass. Works great. Backing is also custom made with dual foam densities and burlap. Like I said back then I just made what I wanted.
Really nice job!I finally built up nerve to post what I am proud of back in 2012. Why 2012? That was when my first grandchild was born. For once in my life I wanted to make something that I hope would be pass down through generations. In order for this Sam Maloof rocker to survive all those years and what I hope all children that will be rock to sleep, it has to be well made. So I order the plans that came with CD which plans was also lot paper templets. I spent weeks making jigs out of MDF(at that time it was cheap) which was several templets. Away I went, sleepiest nights wanting to add some of my personal touches that would help separate my rocker from 1000’s of others. Well some of those touches went well while others not so much. For this rocker to have meaning there’s no do over’s, just get one shot at it with design touch mistakes, so I let it fly. Todays posting is showing its age, so far my grandson Jacobi 13 yrs age and granddaughter 8 yrs age Izzy. Oh, let me add one dog chewing on one of rocker
If I may add that y’all are awesome true woodworkers. So many I admire, but I am also following machinest tool box thread. Tks for looking
quadrcr87
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A few random projects over the past 5 years. I really started to enjoy woodworking when I bought a router. Walnut seems to be my material of choice for furniture, it's so nice to work with.
Walnut side tables
Rubio Monocoat finish
Walnut coat rack
Pine and steel ashtray for a friend.
Dog step (learning to make box joints)
Walnut monitor stand
Baltic birch ply bike basket
Fitted to a 1971 Schwinn Double Deluxe
Garage cabinet/ hardware storage
Router cabinet organizer
Walnut side tables
Rubio Monocoat finish
Walnut coat rack
Pine and steel ashtray for a friend.
Dog step (learning to make box joints)
Walnut monitor stand
Baltic birch ply bike basket
Fitted to a 1971 Schwinn Double Deluxe
Garage cabinet/ hardware storage
Router cabinet organizer
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Good stuff. I need to build a monitor stand like that for my desk.A few random projects over the past 5 years. I really started to enjoy woodworking when I bought a router. Walnut seems to be my material of choice for furniture, it's so nice to work with.
Walnut side tables
Rubio Monocoat finish
Walnut coat rack
Pine and steel ashtray for a friend.
Dog step (learning to dovetail)
Walnut monitor stand
Baltic birch ply bike basket
Fitted to a 1971 Schwinn Double Deluxe
Garage cabinet/ hardware storage
Router cabinet organizer
quadrcr87
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Thanks, I’ve made a few of them of different styles. This is the most recent I made for my wife with white oak legs.
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I did much of the finished carpentry in the 2800 sq ft house I had built in 1996. I made all the trim and 2 stair cases from the rough cut oak harvested off the building site. I cut the oak trees down then hauIed the logs to a 100+ year old saw mill that was powered by a 250hp diesel. I was able to save some money by assisting the saw mill owner taking the boards off the mill as he sawed the logs. Per the Sawyer’s instructions on how to remove the boards from the mill, he explained that it was similar to a table saw except if you screw up, instead of losing a finger, the saw will cut you right in half!!!
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Bodj Built
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Now that's some cool history!