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After I had finished the rehab and remodeling of the home I am currently living in, I was planning what pieces of mission and arts and crafts furniture I would build to furnish my house. One of the very first projects I did- were these curio cabinets. The reason I built two curio cabinets was – I wanted to try an experiment. I found that the price of red oak was so much less money than white oak and easier to work with – and more abundant and available. I had been experimenting with my 12 step staining process for some time and decided that this would be the perfect project to see if there was really a difference in the end result of the “mission look” I wanted to achieve. I found the naked or untrained eye it’s very hard to tell the difference between the white oak and red oak when using my staining process.
I realize it’s hard to tell in a picture but can you guess which one is the red oak and which is the white oak?
After completing one out of white oak – the other red oak- and using my staining process I found very little difference in the final appearance.
I then choose red oak for the reasons I stated to complete all my other furniture projects.
I found an existing plan and modified it to my needs and desired construction methods.
The cabinet’s specs are 36 inches wide 54 inches tall and 16 inches deep. I selected 4/4 and planed it down to 7/8 for the carcass. I used mortise and tenon construction as I do all my work with no nails or metal fasteners.
When possible I use the same log for the complete piece of furniture. I am careful when selecting grain patterns.
The hinges and hardware are hand forged copper.
The glass is beveled, polished and tempered. I used ¼ inch for the shelves. Soon I will replace all the front and side panels with my own custom stained glass panels, that I designed and build. I hand cut and installed all the glass including the back of the cabinet which is a mirror.
I finished the curio cabinets using my 12 step mission staining process.
-- Dusty
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David
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#1 posted 2287 days ago
Dusty – Your curio cabinets are absolutely beautiful! The lines, hardware and finish are perfect. Thanks for sharing the details of construction. I am a big fan of mission style and arts & crafts furniture. You are indeed very talented. Looking forward to seeing your stained glass.
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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#2 posted 2287 days ago
Very nice Dusty.
I’ll take a guess, I think it’s image number 3. I love working with Red Oak. Have you ever tried Black Ash. I think it’s easier to work with than the Oaks’, and looks almost similar to Oak.
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#3 posted 2287 days ago
I’ll take door #3 also. Looking forwared to the glass.
Max
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#4 posted 2286 days ago
I also believe that #3 is the red oak and #2 white oak. Both are very nice.
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oscorner
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#5 posted 2286 days ago
My guess would be #2 is the red oak. I believe that the white oak would have the larger grain pattern that is in #3. Other than that, they do look very simular in color. Very fine furniture, just like your table and chairs.
_White Oak is a ring porous species with a characteristic strong grain and rays that are more pronounced and longer than those in the Red Oaks._According to: www.baillie.com.
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#6 posted 2286 days ago
I wouldn’t know white from red oak – but I do know when I like a man’s artistry – Yours is fantastic, Dusty!
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#7 posted 2286 days ago
I can’t imagine living in a house filled with such beautiful furniture—that was made with my own hands.. WOW
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(and my guess would be COMPLETELY a guess. so I won’t bother.)
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Dusty
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#8 posted 2286 days ago
Debbie,
Every day I get up and still am taken back – not to mention – truly full of gratitude. iI am humbled by the fact I have been able to live out a dream- and to have such a extraordinary opportunity – doing a project(s) like this one.
It has been said -if you have a gift-your suppose to use it, develop it- in short – perfect that gift. In addition to using you – then should share it with those who want to share it with you.
Give it away freely- never take it for granted -that will be your gift to your creator in return.
I’m trying.
I’m not only humbled but blessed.
Dusty
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#9 posted 2285 days ago
Dusty I’m a huge fan of the Mission furniture – All your work looks great! I really enjoy seeing the work youv’e done and how you have placed in your home. Thanks for sharing this fine work!
Schroeder
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#10 posted 2285 days ago
well… since you are to give away freely…. :)
I live in Ontario, Canada :D
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