Not having posted for some time now due to taking time off during the hoildays, I thought I'd bring this prior project over from another site I used to post on:
All cherry, no secondary woods were used. The wood was from a private purchase last summer, a widow wanting to rid herself of the lumber in her basement. The wood was not FAS, in fact after going through it for project selection, it became apparent to me it didn't even qualify as number 2 or number 3 common in most cases. There were no full length 8 ft boards usable for furniture due to knots - splits - open knot holes, etc., although most were 6 to 9 feet in length. Most boards had either bark and / or sap wood on two sides, which indicates to me that these were saw mill scrap from the outer cuts off the logs. The boards were air dried, but without stickers, and a lot were cupped with long splits up the middle of the convex side of the board. So I cut what was usable for visible areas, and used the remainder as secondary wood. This was my most extensive project to date, from a view point of large size and many components. I've made raised panel doors before, as well as drawers, but this time I opted for tombstone doors to add a new challenge and learning experience. I like to add new methods of work and new processes with each new project. This way I'm trying to incorporate the use of all my tools. All moldings were cut by hand, molding and other planes, of course the tombstones were cut by hand, these bracket feet were a first for me, as well as resawing the boards for the backs of the cabinets. I left some tools marks in various places, to add a note of "hand made". Besides, I think it adds character.
Well, that's it for now. I have a small project in the works which I should post shortly. Thanks for viewing.
Nicely done. Thank you for posting this older project. I especially like the hand-cut moldings and shiplap cabinet back. I also appreciate your description of the lumber. It reminded me of the wood I deal with for my Mesquite projects! Again, nice work. Looks great...
Than, you all for the nice comments, very much appreciated. Mr. Splinter, not much darker now, very little if at all. The post-it not, it's safely stored now, a note from my granddaughter who spent the night in that room, said she loves me. How can I discard such a note, it is a keeper.
Super nice job. The wood picks alone are very well done, and without you telling us different it would be assumed you had your picks come from a huge pile of FAS. I love Cherry, and this piece will keep changing over the years as the sunlight darkens it, so it will keep heading to total awesomeness. Sweet work.
Thank you all for the compliments, I appreciate them. Mr. TheWoodGuy, I can't remember how long, all I can say is that was 2 years after I retired, so I took my time. I find woodworking both a challenge with all the various ways to accomplish the outcome, and very relaxing & rewarding.
I made this piece from a book by Glen Huey, titled something like Making Traditional American Furniture. I altered some of the design aspects, like the arched doors, his were rectangular.
Great job O't'... however, the use of only hand tools sounds crazy to me... not for the use of hand tools, but for the wear and tear on the body... endorsed by,
Pottz ..... my hands hurt just thinking about all that hand tool work.
and he's just a young pup in retirement.
Like the time for "teeth" = 2:30, the should invent a time for "hand hurty".
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD
