Popular Post wnaziri Posted February 24, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 I have been rather busy with my career for the past few months. I try to spend my free time working on projects, leaving me little time to interact with WoodTalk community. My hope is to make some time for WoodTalk forum this year. I have been reading posts but not posting much. So, it is time to get caught up. Here are some of the projects I have worked on since last June. I made two jewelry cabinets for my daughters. One is inspired by a box made by Matt Kenny. The second one is based on a design by Kyle Toth. I chose this project because I had just one board of sycamore. I added padauk and basswood complete the project. The above piece is made from QS sapele and tiger maple, with yellow poplar as the secondary wood. I made these Chippendale style mirrors to test out my new DeWalt scroll saw. The lumber here is Hoduran mahogany with pommele sapele veneer. It has a garnet Shellac spray finish. In going through my lumber collection, I found a single flame birch board. I decided to make a table for my daughter who is a fan of mid-century modern furniture. I saw a table like this one in Instagram and made my version of it. The big project for me was a chest of drawers based on an article in FWW. It is Japanese styling and I made it out of cherry. The main challenge was that the sides and front are both sloped by about 4 degrees. In the end, it turned out OK. I gave it to my son, who is in college. He has a keen appreciation for fine furniture. The back of the piece is probably overkill but it does look pretty. The finish on this piece is wash coat of shellac followed by 4 coats of Satin Arm-R-Seal. The hardware is hand forged. Thanks for viewing. 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjeff70 Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 Love the bureau. Very pleasing, subtle wood grain choice you made there. I dislike flashy contrasting woods and grain patterns that are too much and don't grow with you over time. Nice work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 Ok, we'll forgive you for not chiming in for a while. All that work is worth it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 Beautiful stuff. I particularly like that hall table. But honestly, unless your day job is furniture building I don't see how you got all that done since last June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 Great stuff as always Wade. Glad to see you are staying off the streets and out of trouble. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 Every piece is gorgeous! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 Ya know bud, you're shaming almost all of us with that beautiful work. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 You've been missed, Wade! Outstanding work - I agree with Rick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wnaziri Posted February 24, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 Thank you all. When I began woodworking about 4-5 years ago, I had no idea what I was doing. I decided to make 100 pieces to get better at my hobby. I am at 47 projects now. I am getting better at making my projects but the more interesting aspect is that I am beginning to understand how design sense develops. I used to want plans and measured drawings, etc. Now, I just see a pic and it gives me ideas on how to make something. So, I hope to make about 50 more projects as I develop my own ideas on design. As I get better, it seems that projects takes less and less time to complete. I suspect this has to do with my shop set up and the tools that I have at my disposal. Anyway, thank you for all the kind words. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 People were joking with me for getting a lot of projects done.... Those are all beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 Super nice work! Looks like you've had lots of shop time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 All I can say is WOW! Some amazing craftsmanship right there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmac Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 Thanks for sharing those and I esp love that hall table. Very neat piece, great work. The bureau is a real beauty also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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