Project updates

At long last, the Petersburg, Mi cherry project is finished! I will be posting pictures soon. The owner will be decorating the new library/fireplace surround for Christmas, and I'll be doing a photo shoot to post on the website. Keep an eye out for it!

Moving on to other projects, I have begun work on the Executive desk. Similar to my other projects, I am doing the staining up front. Again, there are many benefits to this, but what I am trying to avoid is stain build up in the corners of the finished piece. That would ruin the whole project. So, the wood has been planed, and the shop is filled with maple that is in the staining process. I expect to begin construction next week, at which time I will post pictures as the desk is being built.

Stay tuned!

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Box making 101 - Part III

Here are the final pictures of the finished boxes with the hardware attached. With darker stain I like to use a brighter brass hardware, and with lighter stain I like dark or antique hardware.

Happy thanksgiving!

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Box Making 101 - Part II

Here are some pictures of the next step of box making. I've cut the lids away on the table saw, and have made and mounted caps for the lids. You can also see the inside of the box - it is suitable like this, or lined with felt.
All that's left is to touch up the finish, and add hinges and a handle! These make great Christmas gifts!

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