Walnut the Wood of 2015
Walnut has rich brown tones that range from medium light streaks to deep dark brown. I have even seen, in some pieces, beautiful streaking of purple and violets.
Walnut has rich brown tones that range from medium light streaks to deep dark brown. I have even seen, in some pieces, beautiful streaking of purple and violets.
Over the last 20 years, I have worked in several different shops, from welding to woodworking. In each shop, I witnessed quite a few accidents, and in most cases, at least one of three things caused all.
Japanese Bench Buid. An architectural feature I saw several years ago in Portland, Oregon’s Japanese Gardens inspired the design.
Even if you don’t actually sit in a car and drive to and from work, take a few minutes before you start your day and after to plan for what you want to accomplish that day and the next.
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.