By Request, Pictures of some of my furniture
09-06-2011, 03:21 PM
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Wonderful pieces ! A true craftsman
My grandfather was a furniture designer and cabinet maker in the WWI era. I have a few of his pieces and some of his early design sketches. He taught me how to use a scroll saw and how to stain and refinish furniture. :)
My grandfather was a furniture designer and cabinet maker in the WWI era. I have a few of his pieces and some of his early design sketches. He taught me how to use a scroll saw and how to stain and refinish furniture. :)
09-06-2011, 03:33 PM
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What a wonderful, skilled craftsman. The pieces you have made are certainly a legacy for your family. My DH (gone since 2000) was also a wood worker and made 2 cradles, 2 china cabinets, several wall cabinets and many, many, fancy wall shelves. Now all my children have something he made. Such great memories of their father and grandfather. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us.
09-06-2011, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Fixedgearhead
I have had a number of requests for pictures of some of my furniture. I know that this is sort of off topic, as to quilting related pictures, but as a one time concession, I will post some pictures.
The Chippendale desk in mine. Behind the upper doors, are three shelves holding books. The Glass Display Armoire is Solid Cherry.
The Pine Hutch is Solid Southern Pine. All of these three pieces are made in 17-19th century style out of solid wood, no plywood, with no nails or modern attachments holding them together. They represent my best impression of how a period correct piece of furniture would have been made in those times, by a skilled hand craftsman. The other things are done in a similar vein. Generally made with mortise and tenon and dovetail construction and no nails or other modern methods. Some made completely by hand tools and true to the style and period.
The Chippendale desk in mine. Behind the upper doors, are three shelves holding books. The Glass Display Armoire is Solid Cherry.
The Pine Hutch is Solid Southern Pine. All of these three pieces are made in 17-19th century style out of solid wood, no plywood, with no nails or modern attachments holding them together. They represent my best impression of how a period correct piece of furniture would have been made in those times, by a skilled hand craftsman. The other things are done in a similar vein. Generally made with mortise and tenon and dovetail construction and no nails or other modern methods. Some made completely by hand tools and true to the style and period.
09-06-2011, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by JayCee
What a wonderful talent! I have a rocking crib that looks exactly like yours. It is doll size and belonged to my greatmother as a child and has been passed down through the little girls in the family. It has square hand forged nails in it.
John
09-06-2011, 04:48 PM
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WOW. You are sure talented. When you say you have to be careful in your shop, its the same with quilting. Just ask me about rotary cutters and my fingers. LOL Again you do beautiful work!!!!!!!!!!!!
09-06-2011, 05:04 PM
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How I wish my husband was a woodworker--actually, I think I would enjoy working with wood, too, especially if I could find someone like you close by who would let me stand back out of the way and watch to learn.
09-06-2011, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by San Luis
I once made a list of things I want to learn in my lifetime. Woodworking is one of them. Your skill is amazing!
John
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