When Eric got his hands on wood from one of the cedar trees given by France to James Madison in 1824, he handcrafted a custom table with constitutional themes abounding. The top has solid copper inlay and 10 solid copper butterfly keys with an abbreviated amendment on each, representing the Bill of Rights. The panels below are solid copper hand acid-etched with scenes that depict the American Revolution, the Constitution, and all three branches of the federal government.

CEDAR, 42D X 88W X 30H

– Eric Horton, Winston Salem, N.C.

Photo: Jason Byers

From Fine Woodworking #296