WoodNet Forums member ash has just posted a couple photos of his latest project, a traditional coffee table, made, not surprisingly, of ash.This is my version of a classic coffee table. Wood is northern ash, stain is Gemini custom made + NGR tints. Finish is SW Pre-catalyzed over vinyl sealer.
For years, I relied on a simple board clamped to the end of my workbench to keep a workpiece in place whenever I had to smooth it with a hand plane or belt sander. But I finally grew tired of the hassle of positioning and clamping the stop every time it was needed--I wanted a more convenient solution. And Ted Raife at Woodsmith Magazine had one.
positioning it in the appropriate set of vertical slots. Or you can drop the stop below the surface of the benchtop, as also shown.
Looking for an interesting winter carving project? Look no further. For yourself or your favorite iPhone fanboy, this looks like a winner.
Those of you who are regular Woodsmith readers will recognize the Classic Cherry Bed in the photo. It complements several bedroom furniture projects that had appeared in earlier issues.This bed is a combination of many plans I have seen. Many of the features are from the Woodsmith plans (classic cherry bed), however, I did not curve the upper rails and all of the slats are real M&T joints. The side rails are 1.5" think and attached with KD fasteners (the mortise type, not surface mount).
The rails on the headboard/footboard, the side rails and the legs are all laminated from 4/4 stock and "veneered" with 1/16th shop sawn "Veneer", the rails are also capped with a decorative piece that hides the lamination.
If nothing else, it's really beautiful. And it's a true tour de force in bent lamination technique.
Over in the WoodNet Woodworking Forums, member Steven has posted several photos of rocking horses he's making for his grandchildren. In doing so, he's carrying on a family tradition begun by his father who made a rocking horse for Steven's children.Family built items hold that special appeal. Around 30 years ago my Father built this rocking horse for our first child. She is now married and starting a family of her own and her daughter now has her rocking horse.... Over the years this simple rocking horse will get built many more times as needed as our 6 children start their family's.
As the exception proves the rule, here's another wonderful example of a use of wood to complement the experience of using a computer.
Workbench Magazine has been doing some interesting things with plywood, paint and stain--creating beautiful furniture that's well-made, easy on the eyes, and surprisingly in expensive. The current issue, Number 311, is no exception with a couple terrific cabinets for living rooms, family rooms or where ever you display your favorite books and curios or watch wide-screen TV. But they also focus on storage, and I especially liked the roll-around garage storage cart in this issue. It's a clever, multi-sided cart that has loads of storage space in a compact footprint. They call it a garage storage cart, but I can see this in use anywhere you need lots of storage, but don't have much space.
WoodNet Forums member NoTalentRookie has posted an interesting step-by-step photo essay of his making of the reindeer (actually several of them as gifts) in the photo. He shows where he started: at the firewood pile.I have no idea whether or not they'll hold up in the long run and not crack apart. I didn't take any time for acclimation, or sticker drying. However the firewood has been cut for a year or so, and the tree was standing dead when it was taken down.
Apparently I'm not the only one bemoaning the usually poor design of computer cases that use wood. Rob Beschizza at Boing Boing Gadgets calls this one ugly.
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