Side Table in Cherry and Maple

tom,

Stunning piece! Love the modern interpretation of a familiar form and the scale of the whole piece. Gotta love those hand cut half blind dovetails. Going to add this to my favorites.

-- Brian, Folsom, CA http://www.brianfullerdesigns.com

Tom a great design and interpretation on your part. A stunning piece of furniture.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Unbelievable! Your craftsmanship and attention to detail are outstanding.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

Beautiful piece. I’ve been looking at a similar piece that has turned legs…I wanted to do the tapered legs though just like this…great piece. Thanks for sharing

Very inspirational work. The wood tones and hardware go great together. And the hand joinery…. definitely give me something to aspire towards. Great project.

-- Michael, Fort Worth, TX. "I wood if I could!"

Nice job! It really looks good with that sunlight on it.

-- --Chuck

very nice. I love it.

-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever...

Beautiful work- really captured a true shaker piece. The drawer construction is excellent!

-- Bill - - Ad-Marketing Guy, Ramsey NJ

Beautiful! Love the wood selection and the hand cut joinery. Definitely a favorite and on my list of must build pieces. Did you build it from any plans?

-- When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt! Henry J. Kaiser

This table is beautiful. Cherry and maple are a favorite combination of mine.

Thanks for the post.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Tom; this piece is spectacular. Quite eye-catching, very intriguing. I love the overhang on the top and the drawer proportions. Good show!

You are quite a craftsman. I think that I have become a fan of your work. You obviously take a lot of pride in the pieces that you produc. Good addition to LumberJocks.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

All I can say is CLEAN. Great lines and perfect execution, congratulations.

Tom, what a great piece. Well designed and everything done with perfection. Love the look of the maple with the cherry. I’ve heard of the T&T finish and saw a video, from one the the many sites I go to…FWW maybe…on one of the big guys who uses it exclusively. Does provide a very nice finish. Can you post a picture of just the top? Can’t see what it really looks like here and I’d love to see it. Great piece of work.

-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA

yes, clean is the right word. definitely a peaceful shaker quality about it. also reminds me of garrett hack’s work. very nice job.

-- Greg, CT

This is the cover project on Taunton Press’s “Great Designs from Fine Woodworking” – nice job!

-- "No Board Left Behind"

Interesting design and great craftsmanship, Tom.

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

Simply wonderful. I like the massive dovetails.

Superb! I also use the Tried and Tru product – really like the stuff. It’s so thick, that I typically heat it up a bit to apply it.

I wish that third photo was a bit more crisp!

Where did you get the knobs from?

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

Beautifully done piece. Especially enjoyed seeing hand cut dovetails-always a nice touch.
Cherry and maple are a great combination of woods.
Who manufactures the cast iron knobs? I’m always on the lookout for unique hardware, which I believe really adds to the “class” of the piece.

-- Gerry

Lovely piece, right up my alley.

-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso

That’s one of those drawers that cramp your knees after you went to get a pair of socks and end up getting lost in the detail. Wow. I’d be late to work if that was in my bedroom.

-- Jason, AL

That is the quintessential side table. Your work is very effective.
I hope you’re building a strong following of clients.
Gary

-- Gary, Florida

looks even better the 2nd time. you must of added some detail photos. drawers are cool

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

There are many things I could say about this lovely piece. The finely tapered legs give it a light appearance and the selection of woods compliment each other. The dovetails are a used only by great craftmen and your are done well. But we know you are a great at what you do. Thanks for sharing your work and taking the time to post your project.

-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida...Lets be safe out there.

Nice job, I like the bird’s eye choice on the drawer fronts. I also like how you reverse bevelled the top so as to maintain the strength of the structure, yet providing an illusion of a thin, delicate top. Goes well with the undersized pulls. One question, why the usage of the heavy grained wood of the drawers frames with such a blond coloring of the maple fronts? Again, nice job.

-- Do we do this for purpose or passion?