Author Archives: Matthew

Prairie Couch in Eastern American Walnut

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Matthew

I recently completed the first of three prairie style couches. They are based upon a design by Frank Lloyd Wright and fit nicely in both an arts and crafts as well as in a modern setting. The one shown in … Continue reading →

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Also finished; Spalted Valet

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Matthew

This is meant to be a “man’s box” for keys, spare change, wallets- a catch all for your pockets at the end of each day. It was a lot of fun curving the sides with a handplane and the inside … Continue reading →

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Jewlery Box

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Matthew

Two years.  Two years it took me to finish this thing. Two years spent squinting at it- looking for possibilities. Two years of thinking about leg options late into the night. And now it’s done. I used brass plane iron … Continue reading →

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blanket chests

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Matthew

I recently finished a run of six milk-painted chests. These measure 19″ x 40″ x 16″ (height). They are constructed of southern yellow pine, finished in four coats of General Finishes Milk-Paint, then hand-rubed with oil and wax and fitted … Continue reading →

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New stuff keeping me busy, old stuff needing to get finished…

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Matthew

I’ve been pretty busy these days between hanging with my kids while my wife works a long stretch of days, as well as kindergarten round-ups, getting our home ready for sale and acquiring the oak I need for a recent … Continue reading →

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Stickley #72 Magazine Stand

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Matthew

Saw this in a blog by Chris Schwarz (here) and really liked the proportions. It was originally designed for Stickley by Harvey Ellis, who lightened the heavy Stickley look with a slight taper to the legs and the curved top … Continue reading →

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Bow-arm Morris Chair

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Matthew

This is my second attempt at the Morris chair shown in the gregory Paolini morris chair   built for Fine Woodworking (here) and for which plans are published by American Furniture Design Co.  The piece is still in need of upholstery; for which … Continue reading →

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Shaker Oval boxes

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Matthew

I’ve always admired the Shakers for the perfection of their forms. That and their work ethic. They got a lot of stuff done in their short time here. They are not credited with the invention of the bentwood box, but … Continue reading →

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Harvey Ellis 9-Drawer Dresser

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Matthew

My adventure in large carcase construction began with the acquisition of what appeared to be some very nice 12/4 quartersawn white oak stock. In the past, I’ve had really horrible luck picking decent thick oak stock from my local hardwood … Continue reading →

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I love Pintrest!

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Matthew

Most every designer and woodworker keeps a collection of images that inspire. I’m no different, only I’ve recently discovered a fantastic way to do so – and it makes sharing the collection easy and fun as well. If you have … Continue reading →

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