Yesterday, I went down to the shop with the intention of completing a piece of furniture. I had no idea what I was going to build, but knew it was likely to be sculpted. As always, I documented my progress live on Twitter using hashtag #FlairWW (follow me @FlairWoodworks) which was useful because each update had a … Continue reading Deconstructed, Session 1
Black Locust Wall Table, Part III: Testing Blind Mounting Hardware
In Part I and Part II, I built this prototype table which was to be mounted on a wall. The next step in the design and construction of the table was to install hardware that would allow it to be mounted to a wall. The simplest way to attach the table would have been a pair of big … Continue reading Black Locust Wall Table, Part III: Testing Blind Mounting Hardware
Black Locust Wall Table, Part II: Putting it Together
In Part I - Visualizing in Wood, I selected and prepared the table components. Part II - Putting it Together covers everything else - joinery, sculpting, and assembly. To facilitate laying out and cutting the long tusk tenon, I first flattened one face of the upright. I used three round, wooden bench dogs to immobilize … Continue reading Black Locust Wall Table, Part II: Putting it Together
Black Locust Wall Table, Part I: Visualizing in Wood
This table was inspired by a coffee table design of Brian VanVreede with a daring cantilevered top. I worked out my design in my head over the next five months until I built the first wall-mounted version. How I Chose My Materials The entire table was made of black locust because it was hard and strong enough, and … Continue reading Black Locust Wall Table, Part I: Visualizing in Wood
Mechanical Puzzle Box
After Woodworking in America, I hitched a ride to Phoenix with Paul-Marcel. In his shop, I built a puzzle box with a mechanical lock. In this video, I demonstrate the operation of the box while talking about wooden jigsaw puzzles and the design and construction of the box. (Duration - 10:04) Read about another of … Continue reading Mechanical Puzzle Box
Child’s Loft Bed, Session 6 – Mortising the Posts
I have been using this Tweet-Along to experiment with and refine the format of Tweet-Alongs on this blog. For this Session, I have included only my own tweets and removed my username and the #flairww tag. I am undecided about the timestamps and I would like to know what you think of them. Take the poll … Continue reading Child’s Loft Bed, Session 6 – Mortising the Posts
Child’s Loft Bed, Session 5 – The Rails
My next project is a commissioned loft bed for a child. It has a set of stairs up to the bed on one side and a slide down from the other side. There will be drawers in the side of the stair case and the top will be draped with cloth to complete the canopy. … Continue reading Child’s Loft Bed, Session 5 – The Rails
Child’s Loft Bed, Session 4 – Assembly of the Headboard and Footboard
My next project is a commissioned loft bed for a child. It has a set of stairs up to the bed on one side and a slide down from the other side. There will be drawers in the side of the stair case and the top will be draped with cloth to complete the canopy. … Continue reading Child’s Loft Bed, Session 4 – Assembly of the Headboard and Footboard
Child’s Loft Bed, Session 3 – Headboard and Footboard
My next project is a commissioned loft bed for a child. It has a set of stairs up to the bed on one side and a slide down from the other side. There will be drawers in the side of the stair case and the top will be draped with cloth to complete the canopy. … Continue reading Child’s Loft Bed, Session 3 – Headboard and Footboard
Child’s Loft Bed, Session 2 – More Stock Prep
After Session 1, I received a lot of feedback showing interest in this build so I will continue to document my struggles with straight lines and flat surfaces. :) My next project is a commissioned loft bed for a child. It has a set of stairs up to the bed on one side and a … Continue reading Child’s Loft Bed, Session 2 – More Stock Prep
