Furniture

Complicated entertainment center

This entertainment center looks simple but it was incredibly complicated. The arch of the drawers matched an architectural element in the same room. The curve was a 15-foot radius, so my router was on a trammel that extended almost from end to end of my shop. Not many pieces make me nervous to cut out these days, but this one did. The wood is solid curly cherry; every door and drawer is carefully matched. Black metal speaker cloth hides the stereo system speakers.


Cherry Huntboard


Credence tables


“Something” drawers

This set of drawers came out of a conversation with someone who said, “Here’s some money, make me something.” I had just run across a stack of curly maple and wanted to use it. Everything is solid wood, no panels, no veneers. The wood is stunning and “ripples” as you pass by it. Light Asian accents make the leg.


Old-school china cabinet

The workmanship is all old school: mortise and tenon joinery, dovetails, and shop-made crown molding. I really enjoyed building this. The antique white finish was done by my friends at A Master’s Touch in Monroe, Washington.


Church altar

One of the greatest compliments of my woodworking skills was being asked to make the altar for St. Claire’s Episcopal Church in Snoqualmie, WA.


Armoire

Seven-feet tall and four-feet wide with bi-fold doors and a secret compartment


Bench

Designed by Julietta Kenny (see Links), this piece is half retro and half futuristic. Ebonized poplar. Upholstery by The Country Upholsterer.


Chair

My signature chair in cherry with evergreen pattern cutout. The most comfortable chair in the world.


Chest of drawers

All dovetailed work with hand-planed finish. This is part of a set that includes an armoire and an upright.


Office furniture


Dentist Office

Dentist office interior, cherry with birch burl in the style of Greene and Greene.


Maple bed