Mission Sideboard

You have really achieved something here. It is clear that the style is Mission, but I have never seen another piece quite like it. That is a beautiful result. Oh yeah, I like Red Oak and you made this wood sing with the color and hardware you applied.

-- Terry Roswell, L.A. (Lower Alabama) "Life is what happens to you when you are making other plans."

Very nice work.

I know what you mean about red oak. There can be a lot of color variations in the wood itself before you even have a chance to finish it.

You are right about building anything for Christmas. They always love it. My problem is I always want to build something for everyone and overbook myself a little bit. Oh well. Its the thought that counts, right?

Great job in the sideboard!!

-- Dennis, http://www.maplegrovewoodworks.com/

Great Lookin Job Mom Will Love It

-- Jim, Kentucky

Wonderful work. Excellent result!

-- -- Neil

Your right about the gift thing except my wife wants a new camera. I can’t make that. I can build a nice place to store it though. I guess I have my gift for next year.

-- If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail!

Nice work and clever opinon

if you notice in the prefinish pic, the oak didnt match before you stained it

i wonder if using dye (instead of pigment stain) would make it easier to get the colors to match?

What Mike suggests is a good idea, just take it one more step. I have had good luck with dye THEN stain on red oak. Try it on some scrap pieces first. I think you will be happy with it.

-- http://www.grandprairiewoodworks.com http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6453794

Very Nice!

-- Dennis Zongker

Nice looking sideboard!

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

Great design. Construction looks very well done also.

-- Bob A in NJ

I love your design. I know what you mean about Christmas giving. Works great in my family. I would always hope we learn from each project. Great job and I’m sure “Mom” loved it.

-- John @ Myrtle Beach

Very impressive piece. You did a nice job on it. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

good Job Dave looks great.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

A great piece of Mission furniture. I love the Mission look.

-- Stanley, North Georgia