QSWO Console Table

[Christopher Clark]

This spring I found a beautiful QSWO board set on that 'auction site' and knew I had to build a small table with it.
Before heading to the basement, I started with a quick Sketchup drawing.

During the construction, I wanted to try some new techniques: The legs are tapered and have face grain on all four sides, ala Stickley. The aprons all have mitered, haunched tenons. The bottom shelf uses a Ebony wedged through mortise.

Since every project requires at least one new tool, I picked up a nice PM 719T mortiser on sale. Following the, 'If you have a hammer, everything is a nail' philosophy, this project is full of mortises!

Using Jeff Jewitt's Stickley finishing techniques. I substituted his oil based finishes for GF water borne dyes, glazes, and High performance top coat. I did need to use a shellac wash coat over the dye. Previously, i found the water-borne sealer pulls the dye up into the glaze and is just too muddy.

I completed this yesterday, had some fun with this, and the LOML is pleased.
Thanks for looking,
Chris
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[Bruce Page]

Beautiful work Chris. It fits the room decor very well.

[Mike Wilkins]

Methinks you did the QWSO proud. Nice touch putting those hand tools in the photo.

[Christopher Clark]

Thanks guys.
My house in Vermont is vintage 1918 and was built just as the Arts&Crafts style was losing popularity for the 1st time... I live with a constant reminder of how the style should be done. We actually lived in the house 10 years before even changing any wall colors or wallpapers. Original windows and plaster walls still intact. One is just a steward of an old house.
As far as the those hand tools go, I do use them fitting the joints. The Veritas apron and medium shoulder are my go to tools. I never would have discovered this without Sawmill Creek.
I am extremely grateful for all who post here.
Chris

[Jim Becker]

Beautiful work!

[lowell holmes]

How about some photo's of your house. I'd be interested in seeing them.

[George Bokros]

Very well done.

George

[glenn bradley]

Beautiful clean lines and a wonderful warm setting.

[Christopher Clark]

Hi Lowell.
It's a Colonial Revival style house. My impression is that it has more and larger windows than you would see in a Craftsman house.
All the woodwork is Doug fir and Southern Yellow Pine. All the floors are Vermont maple. The ceilings are 9 1/2 feet.
The knob & tube wiring was replaced in the 70's. I let the pros replace the slate roof a section at a time.
I've replaced the utilities and installed central vac. Pex replaces the plumbing as time allows.
Always something to do!
Chris

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[lowell holmes]

I don't know why I didn't respond earlier. I really appreciate your house. It looks like a warm welcoming place to live.

I'm sure you will find more projects to add to the ambiance.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

A well done project for a beautiful home! Nicely done Sir!

[Von Bickley]

Great looking table, and a great looking house.