It's been a while since I've posted any completed projects, since I've been unusually busy with work and haven't had much shop time. I started this project last December, originally intended as a Christmas present for my Father-in-law. Obviously, I missed that deadline. I got it cut out and mostly assembled back in December and it has been taking up floor space in my shop ever since. I finally got a couple of days in the shop and finished it.
Here are the details:
wood: Solid maple with birch ply back
size: Height 79", Width 45 1/2", Depth 13"
finish: 1. aniline dye, 2. tung oil, 3. 2 lb cut shellac (sprayed on)
This design was my own, although I spent some time looking at lots of pictures of others done to get ideas. The major challenge was the scoop cut pieces up top- The first try, when I assembled it, they flexed when clamped and I wasn't happy with the tightness of the Mortise and tenon joints. Then, I maded support braces on the back of each piece to stiffen them, which worked just fine.
I'm fairly satisfied with the project and intend to make another one sometime in the next year or so, since I've already cut out most of the pieces for it. Any constructive criticism is welcome.
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Originally Posted by Greg Koch
