Popular Post Evans_Woodcrafts Posted May 2, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 As part of my commitment to share my work more, here is a console table I finished in early April. After browsing Stickley's site, I became inspired to produce some Arts & Crafts style furniture for our entry way & living room. I really like the lines of this mission style furniture, particularly the use of QSWO. Construction mainly consisted of floating tenons, the drawer construction is dovetailed soft maple. I ended up using side mount drawer slides and wish I would've just used some light duty under mounts instead; I was concerned about losing drawer depth. The finish on this piece (as well as the clock) was achieved by following Jeff Jewitt's mission oak finish technique. It's a multi step process that takes some time but its all worth it in the end I think. I went back and forth on different drawer pulls but ultimately went with authentic Stickley hardware that was purchased through Rockler, while not cheap, I thought it only made sense to go authentic. Thanks for viewing. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Beautiful piece, and that finish is wonderful. I'm going to try and remember that i have a fair amount of QS oak on my rack still that i need to find a use for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan G Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 I always love Stickley pieces. This is no exception. Great job...love the QSWO and the finish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Very well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Some of the grain patterns look like they escaped from a kaleidoscope. Sign & date those pieces ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbutcher Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Incredible piece. That finish looks really nice, ill have to look that up. I love that clock. One like that might make it onto my project list soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Really nice piece there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evans_Woodcrafts Posted May 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 12 hours ago, Chestnut said: Beautiful piece, and that finish is wonderful. I'm going to try and remember that i have a fair amount of QS oak on my rack still that i need to find a use for. Thanks! I've been hoarding select pieces for a while. I just finished a coffee table that matches this and will post soon. My pile is depleting fast. 12 hours ago, Alan G said: I always love Stickley pieces. This is no exception. Great job...love the QSWO and the finish. Thanks! I'd love to build one of everything in their catalog if I had the time, and money of course! 12 hours ago, K Cooper said: Very well done. Thanks Coop. Hope the humidity isn't too bad in Houston yet. I grew up there. 11 hours ago, wdwerker said: Some of the grain patterns look like they escaped from a kaleidoscope. Sign & date those pieces ! I was fortunate to had pick these pieces, just wish I had access to more! 11 hours ago, woodbutcher said: Incredible piece. That finish looks really nice, ill have to look that up. I love that clock. One like that might make it onto my project list soon. Thanks! I wish I knew who to issue credit to on the clock, its something I've found online. I've built a couple for gifts too. 3 hours ago, pkinneb said: Really nice piece there! Thanks! I'll upload the matching coffee table soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evans_Woodcrafts Posted May 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 For those interested in the Jeff Jewitt finish technique; its as follows. trantint; dark mission brown. GF seal a cell GF brown mahogany gel stain 3 coats of GF ARS 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 13 hours ago, Evans_Woodcrafts said: Jeff Jewitt's mission oak finish technique. I have used his techniques and they are spot on if you follow it step for step. I used one recipe twice, the second time was almost out of curiosity to see if his would create a consistent result. I am sold on his steps. He has pdf's on his site explaining everything. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chestnut Posted May 3, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 10 hours ago, Evans_Woodcrafts said: For those interested in the Jeff Jewitt finish technique; its as follows. trantint; dark mission brown. GF seal a cell GF brown mahogany gel stain 3 coats of GF ARS 10 hours ago, Chet said: I have used his techniques and they are spot on if you follow it step for step. I used one recipe twice, the second time was almost out of curiosity to see if his would create a consistent result. I am sold on his steps. He has pdf's on his site explaining everything. http://homesteadfinishingproducts.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/mission_oak_6-2016.pdf For future reference Mission oak finish. Thanks! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Triebe Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 Awesome piece. I'm working on a Mission nightstand right now and the Jewitt finishing schedules seem to be incredible... I'm not yet sure which color I'll be going for, but it'll be one of his recipes. When did you do the glue-up in relation to the finishing? Did you pre-finish any of the pieces? I'm always nervous with stains/dyes, about my inability to get consistent color application when I'm working on something that's already glued up- I'm trying to figure out how much of my nightstand I can finish before doing the glue-up. If I could do the dye & stain processes, then glue-up, then all I have to do afterward is apply ARS... that might make life MUCH easier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Weill done. I like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Beautiful job! I have to try that finish. I've seen several pieces done with it and all have been spot on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evans_Woodcrafts Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 On 5/3/2018 at 10:14 AM, Kurt Triebe said: Awesome piece. I'm working on a Mission nightstand right now and the Jewitt finishing schedules seem to be incredible... I'm not yet sure which color I'll be going for, but it'll be one of his recipes. When did you do the glue-up in relation to the finishing? Did you pre-finish any of the pieces? I'm always nervous with stains/dyes, about my inability to get consistent color application when I'm working on something that's already glued up- I'm trying to figure out how much of my nightstand I can finish before doing the glue-up. If I could do the dye & stain processes, then glue-up, then all I have to do afterward is apply ARS... that might make life MUCH easier. Thanks Kurt, I'm enjoying your build as well. The only pre-finishing I did was pre-raised the grain and sanded to 180 before gluing anything, the top and drawer fronts were finished pre-assembly too. I think your plan is spot on, I would do exactly as you mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 You hit the nail on the head! It looks like it is old in new condition. Perfect! Finish, joinery, and wood selection just right. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Dang that is a beauty there Dustin! Did you build the clock too? Where are you buying your wood from around here? Your store? I have done almost 90% of my shopping at Central Hardwoods, but I dont get to handpick any wood from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinartman Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 Hi, could you tell me what TransTint dye you used. I followed Jewitt's directions for this Limbert chair that I restored. It is redder that I wanted. Also, I used Waterlox instead of the General Finishes Arm R Seal he recommended. Thanks, And Great job by the way, Kevinartman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted June 29, 2021 Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 @Kevinartman, the original poster, @Evans_Woodcrafts, has not logged in since 2019, so you may not get a direct reply. Feel free to open a new thread discussion to get input from more members. @Kevinartman, the original poster, @Evans_Woodcrafts, has not logged in since 2019, so you may not get a direct reply. Feel free to open a new thread discussion to get input from more members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinartman Posted June 29, 2021 Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 On 6/28/2021 at 8:52 PM, wtnhighlander said: @Kevinartman, the original poster, @Evans_Woodcrafts, has not logged in since 2019, so you may not get a direct reply. Feel free to open a new thread discussion to get input from more members. @Kevinartman, the original poster, @Evans_Woodcrafts, has not logged in since 2019, so you may not get a direct reply. Feel free to open a new thread discussion to get input from more members. Thanks, upon further review of the post, I realized that the original post had the information I needed. Sincerely, Kevinartman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle City WW Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 Very nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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