APLJaK Woodworking
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Cherry Blanket Chest
Cherry Blanket Chest
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This blanket chest was constructed out of solid Cherry panels. All joints in the box and drawers are through dovetails. The interior is lined with Aromatic Cedar. The 3 drawers are fully functional and the drawer boxes are constructed from clear Poplar. The finish is hand rubbed Danish Oil in Dark Walnut (4 coats - so far) and the hardware is solid brass. Inspiration for this chest comes from Woodsmith Magazine.
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Pine Book Shelf
Pine Book Shelf
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This is one of two pine bookshelves that I have made for the kids. The kids are bigger now and the shelves are finished to match the rest of the pine bedroom suite.
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Fish Tank Stand
Fish Tank Stand
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The fishstand project was a quick one designed to replace our particleboard table which we had been using for the past 12 years.
This stand is solid oak (with oak plywood sides) and is designed to support a sherman tank. The top of the stand has an inlaid 'leather look' arborite inset to protect the cabinet from any water stains. The feet detail is identical to the detail on the blanket chest above (I made templates when I built the blanket chest, so rather than reinvent the wheel, I reused the old templates.)
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Wristwatch
Wristwatch
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I have built several of these very popular pieces using a variety of woods. The Dark Walnut straps with a lighter Oak or Maple face are the nicest visually. I will get a new picture soon!
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Caterpillar
Caterpillar
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This is a great kids pull toy. Constructed from solid Maple with Mahogany highlights it is a fully articulated pull toy that will stand up to the roughest of use. If anyone knows where the plans for this originated, I would appreciate knowing myself.
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Picnic Table
Picnic Table
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This table is made entirely from clear Western Red Cedar. It is finished in tung oil (reapplied once a year) and continues to look pretty good even after 7 years outside. The table has since been drilled for a market umbrella. I will have another picture sometime soon. The plans were from Woodsmith magazine.
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Chess Board
Chess Board I
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This chess board is constructed of solid Eastern Maple (bird's eye) and Blood Wood. The figured maple border has no bird's eye in it. The playing surface on this board stands about 1/4" proud of the border and is finished with a high gloss lacquer. It is so smooth that the men remain in motion after moving them - maybe this is a problem?? ;-) . The squares are 2-1/8" and are made for large men 4" plus tall. Overall the board is approx 22" square and weighs almost 15 lbs!
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This chess board is constructed of solid Western Maple (burl) and Walnut. The border is lightly figured Eastern maple. The playing surface on this board stands about 1/4" proud of the border and is finished with a satin lacquer. The squares are 2-1/4" and are made for large men 4" plus tall. Overall the board is approx 22" square and weighs almost 15 lbs! The men are hand painted ceramic in Antique Pewter and Gold finishes. The bowed edge is a photographic anomaly, it really is straight!
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Coffee Tables
Cherry Coffee Table
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Large Cherry Coffee table (top is 27" * 48"). Finished with Watco Danish Oil - Dark Walnut. Plans are from Woodsmith
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Cherry End Tables
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Matching End Tables under Done! The top is 24" square. Constructed of Cherry to match the coffee table above. The tops are 24" * 24". They turned out pretty nice. I used the same pewter finish hardware as on the coffee table.
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Cherry Entertainment Cabinet
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