Wood 'n' Soul

This is the start of construction on the built-in cabinets. First the sheet goods are cut to size. Then I rough cut the solid wood pieces.





I was going to thickness them (the solid wood pieces), but I found I needed to change blades in my planner. Normally this is a simple, quick operation. It was, however, one of “those” days.

The blades I went to install were, you guessed it - the wrong ones. They were for a two bladed planner, and my planner takes three blades - also, the ones I had were shorter and didn't fit the bolt pattern. So I went into Santa Rosa to pick up a set. The two places I usually buy them always have them in stock - well, as it turns out, not always. Both were out of stock (sigh). One, at least had them available in Sacramento and so, for a nominal fee, they will be here tomorrow -- or, perhaps Friday.

Fortunately, I have some more sizing to do...

I’m finishing the drawings for some built-in cabinets surrounding a fireplace and mantel. It is a simple elegant look - sort of neo-federalist/shaker fusion. I like it. I think we are going to add a fluted stile on the ends to match the fluted mantel pieces.

This piece is of Red Oak, with a Golden Oak finish. Definitely a classic look.

I decided to add something new to my "repertoire"...

A lot of customers have been asking for a distressed finish for their pieces. Here is an example of a dictionary/bible stand with a golden finish distress to look a bit older than it really is.

This piece is made of poplar. The tenons are through tenons and the piece will likely last until is is as old as it looks. I wonder what it will look like then?






Pieces like these can be made of more inexpensive hardwoods like poplar and alder. They are quite stable and still are made using my usual high end furniture methods. They are a tad more wallet friendly.

This piece is designed to stand in a room with no other pieces around, or it can fit flush against a wall. It would also make a nice lectern. to test for strength, I sat on it for a while. I think it will safely hold about 250 lbs. of books, should anyone desire.

I ‘m trying something new on my blog with this piece - it is for sale - or I can make another with a different color or wood or ??