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Shaker end tables, birdseye maple
April 13, 2009

Bed side tables. The tops are tapered underneath to thin the edges. Birdseye maple is colored with water-based aniline dye and finished with gel varnish, five or six coats rubbed…
Shaker dresser, milk-painted
April 12, 2009

Based on a famous piece at the Shaker Museum in Chatham, NY. The original is huge, with two banks of five drawers and a cupboard. This was for an apartment…
Shaker step stool, cherry
April 11, 2009

A close reproduction of a stool in John Shea's book, "Making Authentic Shaker Furniture." I've made three or four of these and worry about anyone ever standing on the top…
Jefferson style writing desk
April 11, 2009

FWW had an article that inspired me to build this. I can't remember which one but the project turned out well. Their version was mahogany. I decided to try it…
Shaker oval boxes, dyed
April 10, 2009

Shaker boxes are often colored in somber tones, but the Shakers were passionate people and could be very lively. That's how they got their name. Many of their boxes were…
Shaker side table
April 9, 2009

One advantage of being a woodworker is making furniture to fit spaces in your house. Which means you're not just designing furniture, you're designing rooms. This sidetable was made for…
Shaker hanging cupboard, cherry
April 8, 2009

Made for a friend who has too many fishing flies, it has three adjustable shelves inside. Joined at the corners with through dovetails. The door is one piece of 1/2"…
Shaker sewing steps
April 6, 2009

I come from a family of knitters, so a few Christmases ago I made these sewing steps. Very small (8"h, 8 1/4"w, 8"d), they're for resting your feet, not for…
Miniature Cupboard with Drawers
April 3, 2009

This small cupboard is based on an original piece displayed at the Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vermont as part of their 2007 exhibit "Out of This World: Shaker Design Past,…
Kitchen Cabinets
April 2, 2009

Solid rock maple kitchen cabinets, with bird's eye maple panels. The trim has been installed since the pictures were taken. I get lots of "oohs and aahs" and invitations to…

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