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Rose Inlaid Toddler Step

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Patrick Jaromin

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Just after our second child, Sean, was born, my parents came out for a visit. While they were here, my mother mentioned that she was planning to purchase a toddler step for my niece, Samantha. Apparently this has become something of a tradition for her. I promptly nixed that idea, insisting that I build one for her instead. 18mos. later, during another visit with my folks, I was reminded that the bench was yet to be delivered. Sigh.


The past two weekends I managed to scrape together enough hours to complete this simple bench/step. As my niece’s middle name is “Rose”, the plan was to inlay a rose into the top. I’ve done very few hand cut (see note) dovetails, so I figured I’d also take this opportunity to gain some practice. And while I’ve incorporated inlays into a number of my previous pieces, I always welcome the chance to gain some additional experience there as well. So a rather simple, blocky design was born. While it won’t likely win any design contests, I found cutting and fine tuning the dovetails very relaxing. It was also quite satisfying to assemble.

The sides are walnut, the top, is cherry. The inlaid rose petals are bloodwood and the stem is zebrawood. The finish is Watco Danish Oil, natural.


(full disclosure: by “hand cut” I mean using a bandsaw and chisels instead of a router template. If it’s good enough for David Marks... ;) )


UPDATE:
I decided it needed a couple top coats of a tung oil-based finish. This added a medium sheen to the piece and I think improved the look dramatically. I’ve replaced the second and third pics with new ones.


(originally posted at http://tenonandspline.com/blog/archives/80)

-- Patrick, Chicago, IL www.TenonAndSpline.com


16 comments so far

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jockmike2

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posted 49 days ago

Nice job. Actually a beautiful piece.

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Bigdogs117

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posted 49 days ago

Great work. I really like the choice of wood.

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CharlieM1958

3993 posts in 671 days


posted 49 days ago

Nice job on the joints and the inlay. Great wood choice.

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

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thetimberkid

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posted 49 days ago

Great table!

Thanks for the post

Callum

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Betsy

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posted 49 days ago

That’s destined to be an heirloom! Great job. I’m sure it will be cherished.

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trifern

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posted 49 days ago

Very nice looking step stool. Thank you for sharing.

-- Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit.

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brianinpa

531 posts in 175 days


posted 49 days ago

The inlay looks great, it almost shouldn’t be stepped on, but the wear will add character to the stool for your niece.

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

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Dusty56

1024 posts in 140 days


posted 49 days ago

WOW !!! this looks fantastic and the rose is just fine : )

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Woodhacker

450 posts in 175 days


posted 49 days ago

Great job on the inlay Patrick…and also on the dovetails. Thanks for posting it.

-- Martin, Kansas

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matt garcia

172 posts in 124 days


posted 49 days ago

It’s very David Marks!! Great job!!

-- Matt, Houston Texas

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Grumpy

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posted 49 days ago

Great job Patrick.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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EduWood

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posted 49 days ago

Very nice! I’m sure everyone agrees that it was worth the wait.

-- David, O.C., California

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Patrick Jaromin

208 posts in 285 days


posted 49 days ago

I appreciate the comments.

Thanks, all!

-- Patrick, Chicago, IL www.TenonAndSpline.com

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benihun

20 posts in 99 days


posted 48 days ago

The dovetails look awesome and the inlay is also very nice! The look of the whole piece is a pleasure for the eyes. Very good combination of woodtypes.
Thanks for sharing it!

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ND2ELK

2271 posts in 226 days


posted 48 days ago

Hi Patrick

Exquisite detail and design as always. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

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jeanmarc

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posted 38 days ago

Great job

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