Jeph had made a changing table for each of his children when they had their first child. When his fourth child announced that she was pregnant with her first, she wanted a lighter-colored wood and a more modern feel. At 26 weeks into the pregnancy, she and her husband were told that the baby had a problem that would require surgery soon after birth. Inspired by Steve Latta, Jeph added an inlaid bird as a symbol of hope. Cecilia Jane was born Oct. 10, 2019, and had a very successful surgery four days later.

WHITE OAK AND SPALTED MAPLE, 20-1 ⁄ 4D X 45-1 ⁄ 2W X 37H

– Joseph (Jeph) Harrison, Wilmette, Ill.

Fine Woodworking #279

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