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Shaker child’s chair, cherry
April 18, 2009

Made for our granddaughter's second birthday, the seat height is nine inches, the rear leg height is 19 inches. To darken the cherry, the assembled frame was exposed to direct…
Shaker style bookcase, tiger maple
April 17, 2009

Shaker reading was limited to religion texts and practical instruction, so there aren't many Shaker bookcases to follow as examples. This one has an ogee profiled cornise whose side pieces…
Shaker candlestand, cherry
April 16, 2009

This Shaker design confused me at first because it looked more Scandavian than Shaker. But the Shaker's were independent thinkers, so I decided it should be no surprise for them…
Shaker candle sconce, cherry
April 15, 2009

I've made several of these. A pair makes a nice wedding gift. The original is in the American Museum in Britain, Bath, England. I first saw it in John Kassay's…
Benches
April 15, 2009

Benchs
Shaker two-drawer chest, cherry
April 14, 2009

This began with John Kassay's great "The Book of Shaker Furniture" and the need for something to fit next to a sofa. Second photo is from the book. I modified…
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 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…
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…

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