Mission bookcase and Mantle pics

[Bob Marino]

This is my first attempt at picture posting on SMC, so I hope it turns out ok.
These are pics of a Mission bookcase and mantle project I did a while ago. It was loosely based on the plans in Wood magazine. It took way longer than had initially thought though. Mostly qswo, the carcases are oak ply and the panels on the doors are qswo veneer. The wood was stained with a forgotten mix of aniline dyes, then Sealcoat, then a glaze. Topcoated with the Maloof oil/varnish mixture and for some reason, I felt the need to but another coat of wipe on poly. Not glossy, though it appears so in the pics.

The joinery was loose tenons and bisquits.

Thanks for looking.

Bob

[Jim Becker]

Outstanding, Bob!! Great work and the pics are nice, too...

[Christian Aufreiter]

Very nice job, Bob. I really like the design of the glass.

Regards,

Christian

[Jim Harsha]

Well done Bob! The finish looks superb.

[Tyler Howell]

Too Nice Bob. Love the Old styles.

TJH

[John Miliunas]

Damn, a woodworking tools rep with WW skills to match the tools he sells! What'll they think of next?! Awesome job there, Bob! Very, very classy look. I'm impressed!

[Todd Burch]

Great job Bob! Gotta love that QSWO! The color looks great. Everything looks like a nice fit too.

So, you have to tell us Bob - what Festool tools played a part in its construction? (besides sanders!)

Todd

[Bob Marino]

Great job Bob! Gotta love that QSWO! The color looks great. Everything looks like a nice fit too.

So, you have to tell us Bob - what Festool tools played a part in its construction? (besides sanders!)

Todd

Thanks guys for the comments.

Oh, the usual cast of charactors toolwise. The saw and rails probably made the most difference in handling the oak ply, the router for edge work and the sanders,..well for sanding. Since some of the project was done indoors, the system worked superbly as far dust collection goes.
This is the last project done without the benefit of planer and jointer...thank God!
I am currently working on a mission sofa, (with panels instead of rails).
Now that I figured out how to post a pic (with some help), I will post some pics as I go along.

Bob

[Tony Sade]

I think QSWO just might be my favorite. Keep the pictures coming!

[Kirk (KC) Constable]

Looks good, Bob. Is that a Craftsman house? The windows above look 'Craftsmany'...

KC

[Jack Diemer]

Very, Very nice.

[Bruce Page]

Beautiful work Bob, I really like the warm & rich color. Are the glass panels beveled?

[Waymon Campbell]

Beautiful Bob. And I especially like how the green wall sets off the finish. Very nice.

[Bob Marino]

[QUOTE=Kirk (KC) Constable]Looks good, Bob. Is that a Craftsman house? The windows above look 'Craftsmany'...



Kirk,

The house was built in 1925 and the style is a blend of styles; probably more of a Dutch colonial, but my wife and I do love the Craftsman look. She chose the pattern for the stained glass windows.

Bob

[Bob Marino]

Beautiful work Bob, I really like the warm & rich color. Are the glass panels beveled?

Bruce,

If you are referring to the glass panels in the bookcase, no, they are cut and "framed" with lead and set into a rabbet in the door. I then made the muntins (mullions?) for the glass. If I were to do it over, I would have done that part differently though - wasn't the look I was after.

Bob