It’s Too Big For A Dutchman
The rotted area may have been too big for a Dutchman, but it was perfect for a custom accent inlay.
The rotted area may have been too big for a Dutchman, but it was perfect for a custom accent inlay.
When I find a piece of furniture that really speaks to me and I want to use it for inspiration, I study the design. I try to determine what parts I like and are drawn to and what parts I am not drawn to.
Recently I was on a flight from Denver to Portland Oregon. The flight attendant felt the need to pass the time by striking up a conversation with me about building furniture
When designing furniture, one of the things that make a piece go from the mundane to “WOW, that’s a nice piece” is choosing an awesome-looking piece of wood to feature in the project.
I had three book-matched slabs; two of the slabs were matched really well and were to be used for the top. Unfortunately, they were too narrow to make for an adequate-sized tabletop.
My final design is based on the mission style. The main body of the bed is made from hard maple. The accent spindles are walnut, and the panels between the walnut spindles are figured maple.