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freckly cupboard

Project by Ohad Milner posted 176 days ago 6039 views 35 times favorited 64 comments Add to Favorites Watch

plate squares are made of purpleheart and maple
legs of eucalyptus
body and doors are American walnut
hinges are yellowheart
freckles: Pink Ivory
eyes: soft maple populard. One of them was a knot
pupil: backeye burl


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DaveR

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posted 176 days ago

That’s pretty cool. Thanks for showing this.

-- Quantum materiae materietur marmota monax si marmota monax materiam possit materiari?

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savannah505

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posted 176 days ago

I thought I was having an acid flashback for a minute. That is some piece, very unique, and looks difficult as can be. I applaud your talent.

-- Dan Wiggins

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OutPutter

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posted 176 days ago

Now I see more better what you’ve got there. That is even more cool than I first thought.

-- Jim

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CharlieM1958

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posted 176 days ago

If Picasso had been a woodworker, this is what he would have made.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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Jimthecarver

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posted 176 days ago

That is definitly different. Very nice craftsmanship….Is there pics of the inside?

-- Can't never could do anything, to try is to advance.

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mtnwild

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posted 176 days ago

That table looks drunk! Fun stuff Ohad!

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

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oldskoolmodder

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posted 176 days ago

Definitely a mix of Picasso & Dr. Suess. Maybe even a bit of Dr. Doolittle thrown in. The second and third pics show me an animal of some sort. The way the pic is taken, the angle shows me an animal with a saddle of sorts, and then the third pic when the door is open, there’s a head. Some sort of mythical something or other perhaps.

No, I haven’t had a drink, yet. Maybe I should start.

-- Respect your shop tools and they will respect you - Ric

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lumberknowledgist

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posted 176 days ago

That is an incredible piece of art. It doesnt look like there is a straight piece of wood in there!

-- Jason

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BarryW

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posted 176 days ago

outstanding…

-- /\/\/\ BarryW /\/\/\ Stay so busy you don't have time to die.

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whitedog

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posted 176 days ago

wow… great work

-- Paul , Calfornia

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Todd Thomas

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posted 176 days ago

Wow…very cool…...I need some of what your taking..it seems to work…at least for you!

-- Todd, Oak Ridge, TN, Hello my name is Todd and I'm a Toolholic, I bought my last tool 10 days, no 4 days, oh heck I bought a tool on the way here! †

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kolwdwrkr

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posted 176 days ago

That’s a pretty unique piece there. I’d like to see the inside too. Good stuff

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

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duffeyduff1987

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posted 176 days ago

thats nuts. i really like it. it looks like something Disney would comission you to do. very nice work. and i agree with you oldskool definately looks like a animal. third pic reminds me of a english bulldog walking haha. i hope one day my skills can develope to making amazing pieces like this one.

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isetegija

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posted 176 days ago

That is absolutely awesome.
Its like made from modelling paste not wood.
Thanks for something totally different.

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pommy

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posted 176 days ago

WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i realy like your work

andy

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Mark D.

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posted 176 days ago

Absolutely amazing. You are as much of a sculptor as you are a furniture maker. I would love to be talented enough to create something like that.

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Douglas Krueger

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posted 176 days ago

Very very nice, a real lesson on how free form wood can be for us 90 degree, square corner boys. I applaud your artistic talents of using wood as a medium and allowing it to breath life into a project.

Now if I can just figure out how this fits into the secret compartment category or is it such a secret that not even you can reveal it’s existence.

-- I can so I wood but why are my learning curves always circles

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SteveKorz

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posted 176 days ago

Wow, this is great. You should blog out some of your next projects, I bet you would attract crowds of interest.

Great job, this looks terrific!!

Steve

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

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Thos. Angle

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posted 176 days ago

This fun furniture. LOL

-- Thos. Angle

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Zuki

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posted 176 days ago

man oh man . . . you’re amazing

-- The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them

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alx2000ag

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posted 176 days ago

this is art. for me…........

-- ALEX, from Texas, ( jewelry boxes)

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alx2000ag

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posted 176 days ago

you may sell this for DISNEY, CO.

-- ALEX, from Texas, ( jewelry boxes)

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scottb

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posted 175 days ago

Yes – from the Great Doctor (Seuss) or perhaps from beyond the looking glass.
I guess I don’t have to bother making anything to put in the contest anymore… This is great! (But please show us the secret in this one – we won’t tell!)

—and/or write some more about your pieces… Share with us a step by step, or where your inspirations come from! Love these pieces you’ve posted today!

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso -- http://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

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woodworm

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posted 175 days ago

why eyes? Don’t you ever let you wife home alone! ....unless you’re not a jealousy type.
great creation!

-- Regards, Woodworm - KL, MY.

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Sef

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posted 175 days ago

This one is my favorite. Looks like something right out of Monsters Inc. I can almost see it eating a todler for lunch! I do admire people who can think so far out of the box, and then pull it off so well.

-- I may not know a lot, but at least I know that I don't know.?.?. I think. http://chathampenworks.com/

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dustygirl

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posted 175 days ago

That is so unique Chad. Nice job.Thanks for posting.

-- Dustygirl...Hastings,Ontario

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Jim Crockett

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posted 175 days ago

Amazing! I’m not sure I would want one in my living room and, to be honest, I can’t really decide whether I like it or not. But I certainly appreciate the craftsmanship and talent that allowed you to design and construct this memorable piece. When I look at the images, it looks like it could walk across your floor. I hope you are entering this in an art exhibit somewhere because it certainly should be shown!!!

Jim

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SCOTSMAN

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posted 175 days ago

Really beautiful never seen anything like it .It’s very inspirational well done regards Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

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titmas

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posted 174 days ago

that is really neat. the side profile looks like a DR. Seuss elephant.
where is the secret compartment?

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Miket

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posted 174 days ago

I was going to ask the same thing as titmas, where’s the secrete compartment?

Looks like something from Salavedor Dali. Pretty interesting!

-- It's better to have people think you're stupid rather than open your mouth and remove all doubt.

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lew

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posted 173 days ago

Ditto what Miket said about Dali and that eyeball knot is really something.

I was having difficulty getting a handle on the scale of your work until I saw the center picture.

Good Luck in the contest!

Lew

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jnimz

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posted 172 days ago

Any chance we can get you to at least describe your technique for forming that “melted wood” look?

Amazing stuff!!!

-- Jace - http://rumplestiltskeins.etsy.com - http://www.lessthanunder.com - http://www.shopsmith.com --

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mmh

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posted 171 days ago

So, what do you store inside of it? Wobble-winks? I think I saw the right eye wink at me. I’m not coming over. Knottingly cool! I love the eucalylptus. Do you know what species it is?

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

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motthunter

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posted 171 days ago

Each piece you post is more amazing than the last

-- making sawdust....

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jim1953

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posted 170 days ago

Wow One of a Kind Great Job

-- Jim, Kentucky

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itsme_timd

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posted 169 days ago

What a cool cupboard, it looks like it’s trying to run away! ;-) Love your creativity, thanks for sharing this awesome piece.

-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA

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aldente

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posted 163 days ago

wow!!! so cool, looks like something out of a Dr. Sues book. Excellent job.

-- Rodd, Texas grandpa

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daltxguy

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posted 162 days ago

I think I see a mistake…

Just kidding – this is very fun. Very nicely done

-- Steve, New Zealand, www.steveracz.com

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rikkor

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posted 162 days ago

I think I’d call this “whimsical.” I like it.

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iannlb

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posted 161 days ago

amazing!!!

-- Iannlb

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MsDebbieP

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posted 153 days ago

extraordinary. Not sure how I missed this one.
Great “eyes”

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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mjdinsmore

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posted 151 days ago

Nice! I like the creative work and quality execution of your idea. Its much more difficult to make something that isn’t all straight edges and ninety degree angles. Fitting things must have taken a lot of time!

Good luck on the contest!

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HenryH

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posted 149 days ago

Wow…That’s creative! Well done.

-- HenryH - PA

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wood_wench

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posted 146 days ago

Toooo. . . . . cool!

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dustygirl

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posted 145 days ago

Congratulations on your win Chad.

-- Dustygirl...Hastings,Ontario

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MsDebbieP

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posted 145 days ago

Congratulations on your Awards Honour!!! :)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Karson

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posted 145 days ago

Congratulations on your win.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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GaryK

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posted 145 days ago

Congratulations!

Sorry I have not commented until now, but that is one truly amazing project.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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mmh

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posted 145 days ago

Congratulations! Great imagination and workmanship. I really LOVE this piece. It’s so fun and beautiful. Would you be willing to share how you are holding the wooden hinges in place?

I also like the doors you made for your Dad’s studio. I’d like to see more photos of them.

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

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cmonSTART

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posted 145 days ago

Wow. Very cool! It’s a little Salvador Dali-ish…

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James Richardson

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posted 144 days ago

So much character!

Nice work

-- JR.

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a1Jim

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posted 144 days ago

The most original coolest outrageously wonderful creative furniture piece, great design beautiful execution.

Thanks for this treat

Jim

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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James Frederick

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posted 144 days ago

That is one awesome project, really one of akind. Well done.

-- James F., San Antonio TX.

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Danette Smith

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posted 143 days ago

Congrats on your win! Your piece was very deserving and unique. You thought “out of the box” with this piece. Hugs…Dannie

-- Dangee's Pyrography by Artist Danette Smith

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dustygirl

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posted 143 days ago

Congratulations on your contest win Ohad.Such a great project.

-- Dustygirl...Hastings,Ontario

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brianinpa

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posted 135 days ago

I must have been living under a rock! I never saw this one. Great build and design.

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

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SteveBirdman

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posted 132 days ago

amazing construction. envious of ur adventerous detail in this furniture piece, ive been able to find way to show unique artsmanship in sculptures but not as great as this. amazed, where you from man?

-- Steve Birdman Jr. - Flying high in any weather to give to those around me

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jcees

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posted 119 days ago

What a hoot! Great stuff. Must have been a blast making it. Lovely.

always,
J.C.

-- "Imagination is more important than knowledge" -- Albert Einstein

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Eugene

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posted 119 days ago

You’re an artist in your own right. Excellent work

-- Eugene, North Carolina, slimderx@yahoo.com

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mrdull

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posted 119 days ago

What I like Best about this piece is the woodworker isn’t there, you are seeing the wood talk to you and expose itself to you. Every piece conceals the worker who put his enormous talent into the piece and it became completely concealed (at least to me). The wood speaks out loud and clear, it laughs, it smiles, it invites you to feel the joy it has collected within and of course it shows you the beauty of the maker, both the earthly one and the heavenly one. I’ve never seen such a masterful piece of engineering become so natural.

-- “Duty is the sublimest word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less.” General Robert E. Lee, C.S.A.

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APLJaK

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posted 117 days ago

I absolutely love this ‘funky furniture’. How do you begin designing this stuff? Do you see it in your mind’s eye and let it evolve during construction or is it planned out ahead of time? Wow!! Congratulations.

-- APLJaK Woodworking, Okanagan Valley, BC

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woodgrain411

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posted 112 days ago

you truely must have sawdust in your viens awesome job

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jenniferljl

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posted 60 days ago

You’ve got to be kidding! What tools did you use to make this? Not a table saw for sure. Hand planing? Jigsaw? The mind boggles!

-- --If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten.

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mcoyfrog

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posted 44 days ago

completely amazing your work rocks

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