Woodworker: Mickey McCann

This bedside cabinet (14 in. deep by 13 in. wide by 30 in. tall) was inspired by an old smoking stand McCann grew up with, which “made the perfect nightstand except for the fact it had a hole in the center of the top where an ashtray used to be.” With that inspiration and the desire to do some curved veneer work, McCann created this cabinet during his second year at College of the Redwoods. The primary wood is African padauk, the interior is Tazmanian blue gum, and the door pull is manzanita. The shopmade hinges are brass and the finish is shellac and wax. Because of the color, McCann’s been calling his piece “Percival the Red Knightstand.” Photo: Michael Pekovich