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Jack King

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Jeffersonian Bookstand

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Jeffersonian Bookstand
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I made this bookstand as a donation for a silent auction next month benefiting the local breast cancer unit. It is a copy of one at Monticello, Jefferson’s home in Charlottesville, Va. It allows you to have up to 5 open books at one time and it turns 360 degrees. Jefferson is given credit for its invention by some, others say he merely improved on an older French design. I used General Finishes Jel stain and a coat of Jeff Vandenberg’s wax.

Jack

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Brian commented over 9 years ago

That is beautiful and a piece inspired by one of the greatest thinkers America ever produced. Great project and beautiful execution. I hope it gets top dollar at the auction. I’m sure it would stand well on it’s own, but being a Monticello replica, it will go for an even higher price. Good luck and let us know how it comes out at auction.

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Madts commented over 9 years ago

Very interesting project. Amazing what those old farts thought of. Wonder if it will work as well for smart phones?

Madts.

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Thorreain commented over 9 years ago

Well done Jack, great take on a classic. I hope it fairs well at auction.

CHRIS, Charlottetown PEI Canada. Anytime you can repurpose, reuse, or recycle, everyone wins!

a1jim commented over 9 years ago

Very nice work Jack

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Steve Tow commented over 9 years ago

Really unique, I’ll bet they will be bidding
Like crazy on this piece!

Steve Tow

Jeff Vandenberg commented over 9 years ago

Very cool project jack. How did the wax work for you? The finish looks awesome.

Jeff Vandenberg aka "Woodsconsin"

lanwater commented over 9 years ago

A great project for a great cause.
I hope it takes in serious money.

Abbas, Castro Valley, CA

James L Wilcox commented over 9 years ago

Very nicely done. Looks fantastic. Hope it gets big bids at the BCA auction, very worthy cause.

Jamesw

Wheaties - Bruce A Wheatcroft ( BAW Woodworking) commented over 9 years ago

Never seen one before , but You did a really nice job

Wheaties

Rosebud613 commented over 9 years ago

Great job. I need ones of these.

Jack King commented over 9 years ago

Thank everyone for the kind words. The wax did a great job Jeff, thank you. Brian I am hoping it will be received well in this area because Jefferson’s summer home, Popular Forest in Forest, VA is only about 25 miles away. Thank you.

Jack

kiefer commented over 9 years ago

I like the look of this and I hope that it will bring top dollar as it is a rather rare and historic item .
You did a great job on this and it shows true care and craftsmanship and good selection of materials and hardware .

Klaus

Jack King commented over 9 years ago

Thank you Klaus for the very kind words, means a lot coming from you.

Jack

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