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I built this shelf from the plans in Fine Woodworking magazine #193. We were needing a shelf for our living room, and the inlay on the columns was something that made this shelf stand out. The shelf is constructed of QS white oak. The flower and petal are mahogany, and the stem is curly maple. I finished the shelf with dye, stain, and a top coat. There is a great article by Nancy Hiller in the back of this issue for a finishing Arts & Craft furniture. I have been using the Safe and Simple Arts & Craft finish in FWW #157 for years and it is a great finish for this period of furniture. In Nancy Hiller article she takes it one step further, and applies a gel stain to add signs of aging. A very fun project to build.
-- Greg Mitchell--Lowell, AR--gdamitchell@sbcglobal.net
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Nils
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posted 239 days ago
Very beautiful work! I’m excited to see this because I’m thinking of making a similar shelf myself. Do you have any lessons learned you can share with us?
-- Nils Davis, Menlo Park, CA
gizmodyne
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posted 239 days ago
Very nice. Great finish. I remember this piece.
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Max
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posted 239 days ago
Great piece, I will have to see if I can find that FWW and read the article about the finiishing. I used to take FWW but don’t anymore (ARGH!!!!)
-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
DAN
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posted 239 days ago
fun looking project. I really like the A&C style
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cajunpen
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posted 238 days ago
That is a nice looking shelf Greg. The wood, craftsmanship and finish are really nice.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
RonH
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posted 238 days ago
I saw that article and really liked the shelf. I have that issue still sitting out with that shelf on my short list of projects. Great job, I hope that I can do as well as you.
Todd A. Clippinger
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posted 238 days ago
Instant classic!
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Dick Cain
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posted 238 days ago
Very nice Greg!
Great craftsmanship.
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miles125
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posted 238 days ago
Gotta love that QS White Oak! Great job.
-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""
Thos. Angle
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posted 238 days ago
Great work, Greg. I really like Nancy’s projects. You did a great job on this one.
-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon
TomFran
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posted 238 days ago
Greg,
This is a BEAUTIFUL piece with an excellent finish! I love this. Just might have to take a stab at making one of these. I’ll just have to find a place in the house for another bookcase (I already have five…).
-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28
relic
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posted 238 days ago
What a good looking shelf, the QS oak is great.
-- Andy Stark
Greg Mitchell
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posted 238 days ago
Thanks everyone for the kind comments. I got it mounted on one of the walls in our living room today. Thanks again everyone.
-- Greg Mitchell--Lowell, AR--gdamitchell@sbcglobal.net
Grumpy
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posted 238 days ago
Nice work Greg, professional job.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
Craig
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posted 237 days ago
Nice work! Love the inlay!
-- Woodbutcher extraordinaire
Dorje
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posted 236 days ago
Looks great Greg!
-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA
TreeBones
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posted 201 days ago
Very nice, love that oak.
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Peter O
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posted 201 days ago
A good choice – I really like the details … and of course, the wood! Is the back T&G or beaded shiplap? I can’t make it out on my monitor (but it has nose prints from me trying!).
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