Overall view of the dresser taken at the Mountain State Fair in 2003. Blue ribbon in furniture division, judges choice award and overall Best of Show blue ribbon for crafts division.
Another end view showing the walnut burl bookmatches, through mortise & tennons with ebony pyramid pegs, handcut dovetails, relieved edges on top with sub-frame support.
Close-up of the front showing the reverse tapered legs, through mortise & tennons, solid walnut drawer fronts, arts &crafts style pewter hardware.
Quartersawn oak, fummed finish with Danish Oil & lacquer, leather upholstered cushion, this piece is my own design, had been built and in use (abuse?) in our home for several years before picture was taken, notice the baseboard paint on the legs.
Hi Everyone, Still kinda new to this site. I purchased Amish Royal Mission dining chairs at a consignment store. I have been trying to find plans for either a Royal Mission table or plain Mission table. Would apperciate any help someone could give me on finding a set....thanks in advance for...
After only a year and a half, it's finally done. So much sanding. Forty four spindles with spacers both top and bottom, plus a whole lot of other parts that aren't seen.
Arts and craft stuff was designed a long time ago when people were smaller and probably sat up straighter, so there are a few...
For those who can remember my post from middle of last year, I tackled the popular Arts & Crafts Mission Bed from Wood Magazine. Well I finished it up right at the end of the year and am just finally getting around to posting pictures in my gallery. You can see my various photos here...
I picked up my brand new Delta DJ 20 8" jointer from WWS this morning. Man, is that mutha heavy! I do have a question from someone who knows absolutely nothing about shop wiring. The DJ 20 says it is a 120/240v machine. Does that mean it will work on both? The plug has two horizontal lugs and a...
I'm about to tackle the largest project to date, the famous Mission Stylel Bed form Wood Magazine (http://store.woodstore.net/arcrbemist.html). I feel confident that I will be able to handle this project, nothing seems to complicated although it will probably take me a while since I'm a weekend...
I just finished this mission style window table, for lack of a better name. It is made from red oak, has mortise and thru tennons; and a classic oak stain with two coats of satin wipe on poly on the top.
I intend to go back later and remake the drawer boxes using dovetails. I don't know why...
Just had to post this (hope I can get the pictures attached), not that it's that good but because its finished. Started the table on Friday and messed up knee cartledge Sat. morning. After surgery and rehab (and another set-back) its finished. Only took a little over two months. This was...
I just finished the construction of 4 mission style dinning chairs. Now I need to make the seats. Could the experts here give me some guidances on the dimensions for the seats. I want to use plywood for the seats. The seats then will be covered with foam and leather.
Thanks.
Qui