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RE: wood working part deux - 5/16/2007 11:48:32 PM    zanes_antiques Posts: 2009 Joined: 9/3/2006 From: Steubenville, Ohio Status: offline Thanks L C and Lobey,   I built replica Sheraton Style Furniture out of Tiger maple and Cherry for a few years. Most of my furniture, like the table belong to members of my family, friends, and old girl friends. I used Mortise and Tenon Joinery and also got fairly proficient at hand dovetailing. It was always a goal of mine to Make furniture for a lving but I could never seem to get the money out of my pieces for the time spent.   I used a friend of mine's Conover Lathe to turn the legs and also made a few Tiger Maple rolling pins and potato mashers. They were a big hit and I had to buy a masher back so I'd have one.   I've always believed that Design and symetry are the most important keys to building a fine piece. I take pride in the replica I produced and as far as I know every piece I made is still being used(no returns).   Lobey you definitely have the eye for design. Did you go off of prints or design those pieces yourself? I'd like to see a few more pieces of your work if possible and I'll try to get a few photos on here for your opinion.   this is one of my first pieces. I used no hinges except two round ears on the lid running through the side like a blanket box till. It took me a while to learn how to dovetail. you should have seen my practice pieces. Attachment (1) _____________________________ I buy, sell, barter, and beg....Zane (in reply to L C) Post #: 21

RE: wood working part deux - 5/16/2007 11:50:02 PM    zanes_antiques Posts: 2009 Joined: 9/3/2006 From: Steubenville, Ohio Status: offline This is a copy of an antique shelf my dad has. His is made out of a cranberry crate mine is Walnut. Attachment (1) _____________________________ I buy, sell, barter, and beg....Zane (in reply to zanes_antiques) Post #: 22

RE: wood working part deux - 5/16/2007 11:51:36 PM    zanes_antiques Posts: 2009 Joined: 9/3/2006 From: Steubenville, Ohio Status: offline One more to show off for now. This a small dovetailed box made of Bird's Eye Maple. I used analine dyes and shellac on it. Attachment (1) _____________________________ I buy, sell, barter, and beg....Zane (in reply to zanes_antiques) Post #: 23

RE: wood working part deux - 5/16/2007 11:55:20 PM    zanes_antiques Posts: 2009 Joined: 9/3/2006 From: Steubenville, Ohio Status: offline Last one  swear. A wall shelf made of Curly Maple and Curly Cherry. Attachment (1) _____________________________ I buy, sell, barter, and beg....Zane (in reply to zanes_antiques) Post #: 24

RE: wood working part deux - 5/17/2007 12:15:44 AM    L C   Posts: 1484 Joined: 3/17/2007 From: Ohio Status: offline I always wanted to make building furniture and cabinetry my trade as well. I never found it easy to get any fair price out of a good piece of furniture or cabinetry. I actually had People that would say to  me at times that I could not count my time for making it ??  I would say to them,, DO YOU WORK FOR NOTHING, and they would say back to me,, WELL, THAT IS DIFFERENT. Never could grasp the mind set. I only make things I want to now, whether it be furniture, or something plain outrageous, such as the project I am working on at present. Three feet seven inches in closed position. I figure everyone needs to own at least one wood straight razor.......... I know I do ! Here it is Spencer, finally got my other computer back, and again, am able to take pictures finally. I still need to engrave the blade yet, and possibly the bolsters,  thinking towards KEEN KUTTER, once I get that done, I will put a clear finish on it. I will do no more to it for now till I get through with the Springfield Show this weekend. Attachment (1) < Message edited by L C -- 5/17/2007 3:26:53 AM > (in reply to zanes_antiques) Post #: 25

RE: wood working part deux - 5/17/2007 12:41:03 AM    zanes_antiques Posts: 2009 Joined: 9/3/2006 From: Steubenville, Ohio Status: offline Yeah, I made that able for my sister and charged her for the materials. I think it would retail for $1500 or better in the right market. I build things to last for a century or more. I think between my designs and the craftsmanship I should have made a decent living but some things aren't meant to be. Do you have any other pieces you can post for us? The hanging cupboard is sweet. < Message edited by zanes_antiques -- 5/17/2007 12:42:08 AM > _____________________________ I buy, sell, barter, and beg....Zane (in reply to L C) Post #: 26

RE: wood working part deux - 5/17/2007 12:53:23 AM    L C   Posts: 1484 Joined: 3/17/2007 From: Ohio Status: offline Just tried to send you a personal email Zane in reference to the blue scroll flask a while ago, and was informed your mail was too full to receive it. Bummer ! Would not be so bad if a person could still retain the email thet typed up, and be able to send it later.     I do not have a anything  here in the way of furniture of any kind, most everything I have made , I gave to my two Sons and their Wives as gifts at one time or another. May try and get some pictures of them when I am there if I do not forget. (in reply to zanes_antiques) Post #: 27

RE: wood working part deux - 5/17/2007 12:59:19 AM    L C   Posts: 1484 Joined: 3/17/2007 From: Ohio Status: offline I like the dovetailing you did on this piece , as well as the style of the shelf. Darn, making me want to go out and buzz up some wood ! (in reply to zanes_antiques) Post #: 28

RE: wood working part deux - 5/17/2007 1:03:20 AM    L C   Posts: 1484 Joined: 3/17/2007 From: Ohio Status: offline UHMMM, good uniformity as to the dovetail here too. You and Lobey are quite a bit better at it than I am. (in reply to zanes_antiques) Post #: 29

RE: wood working part deux - 5/17/2007 2:14:54 AM    zanes_antiques Posts: 2009 Joined: 9/3/2006 From: Steubenville, Ohio Status: offline A lot of practice and hours, I got paid peanuts for working. As long as you can read a tape and judging by your cupboard, you can, then you can build anything we can.  < Message edited by zanes_antiques -- 5/17/2007 2:16:55 AM > _____________________________ I buy, sell, barter, and beg....Zane (in reply to L C) Post #: 30

RE: wood working part deux - 5/18/2007 2:33:01 AM    Flaschenjager Posts: 1105 Joined: 12/21/2002 From: Central Virginia - USA Status: online Nice WWing guys (Lobe - Zane - LC) !!! Kinda makes me want to get some pics of my projects posted ...built-in, display cabinets and oh yeah, the bookcase I started years ago. _____________________________ 'Meech' Our websites: http://members.aol.com/meechuta/bottles.html Member of FOHBC - RABCA - APBCA Editor of 'The Digger' in full color! Please support the forums with a donation or purchase! (in reply to zanes_antiques) Post #: 31

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