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Monthly Archives: May 2008
Having access to original pieces
Some time back Adam Cherubini blogged about his experience “behind the ropes”. I think what he was trying to get at is how different pieces sometimes look in person than they do in a book or magazine. From the comments … Continue reading
Posted in General information
Tagged connoiseurship, education, period furniture, reproductions
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Upcoming appearance
Alas, daddy_O may be correct (eh, or not) that the time is soon coming where the only way you’ll be able to speak to me is through my manager. Today is not that day, however. I know, the title of this … Continue reading
Oxbow chest part 4
This post will hopefully be a little less lengthy than the last. I only want to work on fitting the drawer blades today and, maybe, throw in some runners. That shouldn’t take too long, right?
Posted in Projects - step by step
Tagged bureau, cherry, dovetail, how to make a chest, how-to build a chest, oxbow
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I’ve been checking out this blog
Ok, I know it isn’t Sunday (I said my postings would likely come Sunday and Thursday mornings) but The Rookster stopped by my blog the other day. I read his comment here and then checked out his blog where I … Continue reading
Posted in General information
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Oxbow chest part 3
Before we get into this segment, I wanted to address a question, or two, from daddy-O from the last installment. He asked “I think but can”t tell that the bit is putting 2 beads on the edge at the same time.”. … Continue reading
Posted in Projects - step by step
Tagged bureau, cherry, dovetail, how to make a chest, how-to build a chest, oxbow
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Oxbow chest continued
Let’s pick up from where we left off. I had milled and cut all the parts to size, cutout and shaped the blades. If you noticed, I did not bead the case sides. The reason for this is, I want … Continue reading
Posted in Projects - step by step
Tagged bureau, cherry, dovetail, how to make a chest, how-to build a chest, oxbow
7 Comments
Charles Bender on the web
This post is to give you a few links to places on the web where there is commentary on my work. I’ll add more as people let me know where to find them.
