Mother of invention equals design.
With a mountain of books needing a home, I put together this book case for the home office.
48×33 x 15. Fixed middle shelf, red oak home made moldings. Perfect for the home office with big heavy art books. Finished with a red oak and several coats of wipe on poly. Nice and solid.

Needed a TV console to house the components – center speaker for surround system. ( note Mission speakers ha ha ..I just noted that)
Made with quarter sawn white oak, (a few pieces of red oak in less conspicuous areas) and a piece of plywood or four for the adjustable shelves. Measures 67 long x 29H x 18W.
Finished with shellac, light oak aniline dye and multi coats of satin poly. First time using a dye and I am a believer especially when used in closed in area.
Had the leaded glass door inserts made to measure. I wanted glass so as to allow for infra red remotes also added some colored glass for effect. Trying to mimic Mission period.
All hardware from Lee Valley. I’m lucky as I have Lee Valley store in Ottawa.
Just love quarter sawn oak.!
surfdude

This is one of Norm’s from the Yankee workshop plans. Althought the original is made of teak, the cost was prohibitant so I made it our of Red western cedar. Lots of mortising all the back slats, no mechanical fasteners.
The stain has mellowed a bit over the past two years. Very sturdy and solid. I keep it stored inside during our harsh winters. We sit and watch the world go by with an adult beverage.
The table was not included with the plans so I improvised. The curve of the table legs match the bench front legs .

This is an exercise is using bits and pieces found in and around the shop. Found Mahogany end cuts at the local lumber yard. They were cut on the bias 6 feet long, one straight edge and the other about three inches wide at the top and 10 inches at the botton. Bought three pieces, added a walnut inlay for both top and bottom shelf. Made the legs with plywood and stained dark to give a beefier look. finished the top with satin poly and in the last four years has turned a richer darker red. It’s beautiful wood. Whole thing cost me about $40 to build.
Very sturdy too
surfdude

Simple is better sometimes
2.5 inch thick Maple edge grain butcher top with a simple stand, drawer, and bottom shelf.
My own design but have seen these in French Kitchens before.
Made with Pine and pickeled off white stain.
A few coats of poly on the stand and I treat the top with mineral oil a few times a year.
Look great at the cottage
surfdude

Made this a few years ago for the cottage in Maine ( note the vintage fridge beside it)
Southern yellow pine, beadboard back panel, flat panel doors with two slide out trays in bottom cabinet.
Golden pine finish with again, lots of poly for durability.
more to come
thanks
SD

Built for a first floor renovation. Included wine rack, raised panel back, side drawers and a big fron drawer for recycling bin.
Granite top finishes the look
thanks
surfdude