Here is a photo of the finished reproduction Ephrata Cloi
ster cupboard along
side the original. Some parts of the door (the handle for one) on my version are thicker pieces of wood because I was concerned that the wood might split when I drove the dowels in.At right are close ups of the bottom corners.
If anyone would like to have a cut list and construction notes for the cupboard, send me an email: goodwoodworkshop@comcast.net. One reader was interested in plans, so I'll write them up in pdf format.
Wow - that came out really great VC! Nice job!!!
ReplyDeleteTerrific! I like the simple designs much more then the more ornate. Things are often nicest when the simply are what they are! Thanks for this.
ReplyDeleteThanks! : )
ReplyDeleteExcellent work! I've just come across your fine blog and see lots of interesting stuff.
ReplyDeleteDo you have some info on that plane in Osage Orange on the sidebar?
Thanks Roger! What would you like to know about the plane?
ReplyDeleteI forgot—I did write some information about that plane in the September 17, 2007 post. If you would like to know anything else, just let me know.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info. I didn't scroll down far enough. I've always wanted to do a plane in Osage Orange but yours is the first I've seen. The details are awesome.
ReplyDeleteOsage Orange will holler at you if you plane it in the wrong direction, but boy, does it ever hold a nice edge.
ReplyDeleteThe only fault I can see is that your reveal on the top edge of the door is too perfect. You need to take an ax to the top edge of your door and really mung it up.
ReplyDeleteOther than that, excellent piece.
Chris
Maybe I should spread peanut butter on it and let my dogs have at it...
ReplyDeleteBoy, that really came out nice. I finish most of the things I build with oil and wax, if it was good enough for furniture that has lasted thru the years it's good enough for me. I love it when someone sees one of my pieces and starts stroking it.
ReplyDeleteI ordered a copy of "The Village Carpenter" today and I eagerly await it's arrival.
Thanks, Ace. I agree with you about an oil/wax finish. Just beautiful and impossible not to touch.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the book!
Nice piece, VC.
ReplyDeleteThe figure is so subdued in the original. Were you able to tell what kind of wood was used? Is it quarter-sawn?
John, I'm guessing it's poplar or maple, since the grain is so subtle, but I'm not positive. I saw the original in person some time ago but didn't inspect the wood closely.
ReplyDeleteIt looks nicer with the more subtle grain. The grain in the one I made is a distraction and I should have used a different species.
ace,
ReplyDeleteWHERE did you find a coipy for less than $100??? It is looking more and more as if I might have to order it from the U.K.
I will wait to hear from you :) .
Wow, I had no idea it was selling for that much! It was given to me as a present. (I hope I was a gracious enough recipient). I just checked amazon and there is a used one for $25.25.
ReplyDeleteJust checked, and that book cost $18 a year ago. Not sure when the price jumped. Sorry!
ReplyDeleteNO reason whatsoever to be sorry, VC. Well, maybe yes, in that you have just driven up the price to...maybe over $200 :) .
ReplyDeleteThis is to let everyone know that I may have just bought the last copy for under $100, and it is coming from the U.K. So, as VC has suggested, look around, and be patient.
Correction, that book cost $9.95 a year ago...
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ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing piece of furniture, and I think you've improved on the original; the wood has more texture. Very nice.
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