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Cherry Dictionary Stand

By FWW_Gallery, member Oct 24, 2012

Woodworker: James A. Harper, Jr.

James A. Harper Jr. was inspired to build this stand as a very late wedding gift, after a friend received a two-volume dictionary as a first anniversary gift from her husband. The cherry stand features a hand-dovetailed drawer for pencils and paper, a pull-out, leather-faced shelf for taking notes, and shelves for storing two books. As a final touch, Harper created two hidden compartments for hiding documents. The finish is gel varnish and paste wax.

Photos: James A. Harper, Jr.

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