This octagon window seat is made of pre finished clr. Maple plywood inside and wrapped in vgrv.1×6 and painted poplar trim. The top is made of cherry. There are 3 dust free storage areas with lids.
It doesn’t look like it would be that hard to build but the outside walls were the worst I have seen. They were all different sizes by as much as 2″, leaned out 1/2″, and the floor dropped in 1/2′ and pitched 3/4″ from one side to the other. The 2 pc, tall base had to wrap around and tie in on the other side. The cabinet is level and a true octagon on the inside.
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To my dear Polish brethern of the Wood, How well you doth challenge me in seeking truth in the mathematical mystry of your mind and vision of the elusive Octagon.
Routing a grill is always a nice touch.
A Master cabinet maker, Steve D'incognito stopped by while making the jig and showed me how to keep the small pcs. from exploding or chattering while routing them by leaving a 16th of an inch. Then cuting them out with an exacto knife.
With its graceful curves, cabriole legs, and ornamental back splat, a Queen Anne side chair is a bucket list build for many woodworkers. Dan Faia had a very specific Queen…
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