How I Create Art – The Build Process

The geometry of my design seemed overwhelming at first. I wanted to incorporate Dovetails into the box. I wanted it to be the featured piece, so it needed to be more than just dovetailing the corners together.

Next up in the shop, I will build this custom-designed 9-drawer hickory dresser for a client. It will feature exposed dovetail joinery […]

The customer had other pine furniture with an arch on top. To match the existing furniture, I traced the arch from one of his other pieces and used it to custom-cut the arch at the top to match their furniture style.