Sort of simple, but I thought I would share it.

This is my third of four G&G pieces that are grouped together. Based loosely on the Bush Curio Cabinet, I changed the sides to match the G&G bookcase below it along with adding box joint drawers in the cabinet and inside the base that the cabinet rests on. Don’t forget to check out the 3 secret drawers. I was hesitant to use box joints especially on drawers as small as 2 1/4×2 7/8 but I think it came off OK. The top is a much larger version that is similar to the one on the clock that is on the opposing wall. Still not sure if I might alter the top but for now I will see if it grows on me. This was my first effort doing leaded glass and will find something else to make to do it again.

I started out getting a used furnace fan but kept putting off using it because of it’s size hanging from the ceiling in my small shop. This filter made from 1/2 inch MDF uses a fan from an old stove top unit that seems to do an adequate job. H 9 W 21 D 28 1/2 12 D on the bottom. It would be easy to take 3 or 4 inches off the D if wanted. Still have the furnace fan and will make a floor unit when I get a couple other projects done to make room for it.

After cutting a larger piece of wood into useable peg sticks for some Greene and Greene projects I am making, the remaining piece gets to small to safely push through. I came up with this a solution. It is adjustable for length and uses adjustable height hold downs. The sacrificial hold downs are made of MDF and are easy to cut down and reuse or replace. Easily and safely cuts peg sticks down to under 3/16”.

Made from cherry and makore with a amber shellac and satin Seal Coat finish. Slightly shorter and a bit wider than the original. Both sides have hidden compartments under the insert shelfs. Made to match a previously posted shoe bench project. I have two more matching wall pieces started that will complete the set.

Steam box from extra wood hanging around. 58” x 8” x 7” I used a $50 wallpaper steamer for ease and safety. I cut the hose end off and attached to the copper pipe. One end is contoured to channel the water to the center so it can drip off the end and drain into a pan. Takes about 15 minutes and your in business. Used it last for some pieces on my entry shoe bench.

This cherry and makore shoe bench is small in size because it has to fit in just off the entry door. Made from a back yard cherry tree from my folks house. I kept trying to stain samples to try to make it look more like the store bought cherry but decided to keep it plain. Each side is from two boards and it is hard to tell where the joint is even up close. I edge banded the front of the sides by steam bending thin pieces of makore to match the hand rests. I added a little contrast to the hand rests with cherry stain. The center Tsuba inlay is a copy from Greene and Greene. I recommend a mask when working with makore.

Someone liked the card holder I made for myself, so they asked for one. Made from one peice of cherry, with bubunga sides and accents.

Arts and Crafts book and magazine rack, made out of QSWO with mahogany accents.

Made this simple jewery box for my young daughter. The box is made of makore, keys from purple heart, inside dividers are fir and I used a bandsaw to cut off a piece of splated maple and glued it to a plywood backing for the tops insert.

I made a clock and a wall shelf earlier so I thought I would put the two together in the G & G style. Just have to find the right spot to mount it. First time working with mahogany, really great wood. Face is burnt from Cpt Scully’s post design.

My young daughter wants to be a rock star so I made this tongue drum so she can pound away on it. It sounds really good. I made another one with more tongues but it doesn’t have the same deep sound.

I added these so the bottles would be at an angle. The front support slides so it can adjust to different size bottles.

Quartersawn oak with mahogany accents and inlays at the top. Through tenons on the sides except for the bottom compartment, which has faux tenons. It was made to hold books, remotes, mail, computer supplies and decorative items. It fits above my oak desk and chair so it’s convenient. I had finished the cabinet a few months ago but finally decided on and finished the design of the two doors. Stain, seal coat, glaze and then lacquer finish.

I have seen a few of these on LJ’s so here is my version. Guessed on the dimensions but it came out ok.

Frame and panel front and back with mitered corners to tie the sides in. A little different construction but frame and panel on all side would have been awkward looking. Big handles so it’s is easy to pick up. To be used for incoming mail in the office.

Some kid safe toy trucks for gifts. Made from many types of wood.

Christmas gift clock made mostly from oak, walnut and imbula. It can be used as a large mantle clock or on the wall. Lacquer finish.

Simple Arts and Crafts wastebasket that holds a paper grocery bag. It could also be used to hold books and magazines. Fits in nicely with other Arts and Craft items.

I had leftover hickory flooring so I took the factory finish off and trimmed the edges to use for this lap-desk. The design was altered from the original. No side drawers, there is a removable pen tray at the top back and a sliding box over the lower two compartments. I used cherry as the accent wood and finished all with tung oil.