The Woodshop Shed

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Chippendale stool

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Chippendale stoolWe needed a stool to match an old Chippendale wingback chair that was to be reupholstered for the bedroom in the new basement. It looked like an easy project, and I had some cherry on hand, so here I went. Construction took an afternoon; the mortise and tenon joints took the most tmie, as they were cut buy hand.After staining and the first coat of finish on the base came the dilemma – how to get the small spatters of black on it to match the chair. Finally clipped 4 or 5 straws from the plastic broom in the shop. Taped them together , dipped them in black enamel and flipped droplets on the base – worked perfectly.The result matches the chair quite well (and a lot cheaper than buying one!).



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Christmas Cookie (table)

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Christmas Cookie (table)This table project was for a family member for Christmas have a few small items left to iron out but it is close to completion. The tree section is about 38 at its widest point and I discovered it is not easy to move this around. The (5j walnut bow ties were installed to provide extra strength at some cracks and one of the larger cracks I decided to install some dryed branch segments for accent.I sanded and sanded and them used epoxy for fill and finish coat. The (4) legs are Ambrosia maple which I turned from some 4×4 sections to get them to 3.5 for the table.



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My first cutting board

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My first cutting board So this is my first cutting board. It's also the first time using a jointer, planer, and first time using my new to me unisaw. I have to say, i love the unisaw as it's a huge upgrade from my 1950s craftsman table saw. No more checking for square everytime i move the fence. The unifence is a great fence. It's also my first panel glue up. I used a cherry board and a few scraps of maple for the inlay. It's approximately 18x12. Sanded with 80, 120, 150, 180, and 220. finished with tried and true original wood finish. I wanted as a good food safe finish. I think the linseed oil and beeswax is perfect since it doesn't contain any solvents or petroleum based products. I almost dropped it when moving it after finish and made a small dent in it. So I used the wet towel and iron trick to swell up the wood to remove the dent. Worked like a charm and I was nervous because it's a present for me wife Christmas morning, only 12hours away. I then gave it a rub down with 0000 steel wool and another light coat of finish. I'm happy with it. I learned a lot. I wish I didn't have the knots but it will do. Can't wait to make more things now.



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