This week, we wrap up our series that, for lack of a better term, is called: “Things made of stuff.” Today, we’re moving into my happy place: Things made of wood.
My featured photo is of me enjoying the bench I made last summer, and trying to draw some attention to my books. I’d be remiss in my marketing if I didn’t mention that the next book comes out on Wednesday.
Next week, we begin a new series—photos from a specific perspective or point of view. Sorry, I get those two confused. If you want to see where we’re heading, you can check out the home page for this challenge. If you want to add something to that list, mention it in the comments, but remember, it needs to be something most people have in their archives or can easily create—so no “underwater macro photos.”
Good luck finding your photos, as you travel or in your archives. That’s how this works. Have a nice week.
This might be the new home for the bench unless I want it where I can use it more oftenThe bench sides look good from the backI love this benchThis is a Mission (almost Green and Green) style writing desk. This is where I write.Drawer – The slate drawer front appears to be framed in wood, but only the bottom is. The top and sides are part of the bookcase.This is a narrow bookcase that I made from the recycled bits of a waterbed I had made earlier. MiMi likes it fine.This is a Mule Chest before finishing. The Mission style drawer pulls had to be pre-installed and the removed for finishing.I made these bookends for a friend.BookendsMore of a lid, but. I made the box while testing the device I used to cat the inlaysThe “Helping Hands” will hold things in place until I can add some temporary supports.The large door is complete. The clamp is holding one of the sides that wanted to be a little bowed.The bowl serves as a candy dish in my office. No one seems to mind that there’s a section missing.The missing section made the blank vibrate a lot on the lathe, so I kept a stub to allow me to use the tailstock for support.This Queen Anne hall table might be the finest piece of furniture I’ve ever made.Mission Lengerie Chest – Companion to the Mule Chest, although this is oak and the Mule Chest was mahogany. I was using up wood that I had in the shop.
Thanks Pete. I’m starting to enjoy the bench this summer. Woodworking is cathartic. Not everything makes it to the finish line, but I always enjoy the ride.
Fabulous projects Dan. I would worry about going backwards off the bench but it’s a fine looking bench
The desk description needs a writer to help out 😁
Thanks Brian. That bench isn’t tipping in any direction. Thanks for catching the typo. Actually, an editing-indued error it was “I’ve written…” but needed to be trimmed.
Thank you. Most of these projects took an entire summer of finding a few hours here and there. I enjoy the work, and I treat myself to a few hours in the shop after other things are done.
Thanks Judy. I’m getting ready to start a summer project. Then, late in the summer, my daughter is hoping to build a kitchen cart. I think she’ll let me help.
As with Judy’s quilts, all I can do is gasp in wonder. I swear I can see your dad hovering! That Queen Anne table is so beautiful! Each one of these makes me marvel at the understanding you must have of sequence: first this, then that, and if you mess up sequence you have to start over. Maybe that was good training for writing a novel! p.s. I never knew anyone to complain about a candy dish as long as it was full of candy,
Thank you. I do feel my dad’s presence more often in the shop than other places. I still use some of his tools on occasion. There is a sequence, but after glue is applied, there’s no going back, so the sequence has to be correct, or design changes have to be made. This I know from experience ;-)
No one ever complained about those candy bowls until they were empty.
Your woodworking skills are so impressive, Dan. The Queen Anne table is a beauty, but that Mission desk you write at is a work of art. Ha! I remember that photo of Mimi in the bookcase! I am glad she approved.
Dan, I’m in awe. For a long time I’ve known that you have great woodworking skills. However, seeing all of these together… I really am wowed. I love all the design-thought you put into the everyday pieces as much as the artistry of the beautiful ones. Hugs.
Thanks Teagan. With some of the pieces, it’s like the characters we write, the wood speaks about the way it would like to be used. The process is cathartic. Time in my shop is time well spent.
Wonderful photos, Dan. Your Queen Anne hall table is superbly crafted and perfect in the style. I love it. You also blended different wood colors in a mosaic style…Wow!
Your bench is fantastic, and it’s a great photo of you with some of your created works. Most excellent. As is that elegant and comfortable bench at the edge of the porch.
Wonderful theme for this week. As always, your examples are inspiring.
P.S. I don’t have any possible conceivable access to snap such, but I would not mind seeing some …
“Underwater macro photos.” Lol.
Thanks Suzette. I Was trying to pick an obscure topic, but I’d like to see those, too. I enjoy the time I get to spend in my shop I hope to complete a couple projects this summer.
I have long admired your woodworking skills and applaud your ability to renovate your shop.
I remember that shot of MiMi claiming her spot in the bookcase. She was a hoot!
The Queen Anne table and your writing desk are awesome, as is the bench.
I definitely remember those bookends! The first time around I couldn’t decide if you were showing a huge roast beef or a huge meatloaf cut in half! Boy! I laughed my you-know-what off when I read your caption.
Thanks Janis. The bowls were actually a little challenging since the pieces were split.I thought they made interesting bowls when finished. There was a third one that didn’t survive the process.
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An interesting selection of Furniture there Dan. I enjoy seeing your woodworking – did a little at school but that’s long in my past. I do still remember those first cuts with the chisel as the wood rotated and the vibrations through the tool into my hands and wrists! In the end I was happier with electro-mechanical things and telephony became a home for me 😅
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