As I mentioned in my last blog post, I was recently inspired to build a period reproduction piece of furniture. I chose to do a side table in the Queen Anne style based on a Glen Huey design with cabriole legs, scrolled aprons and a single drawer. I like this style and it poses some challenges in developing new skills. The picture is Glen Huey’s version.
I’ve started down the path of building this piece and I hope that you’ll follow along as I post entries about its development. The first task at hand was to obtain the rough lumber for the entire piece and then to rough out the beautiful cabriole legs. Take a look at the post on my blog to get the details. Thanks for reading!
-- Mark, Webster New York, Visit my website at http://thecraftsmanspath.com
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Karson
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#1 posted 12-02-2007 05:35 AM
Great Blog. A nice start.
I agree about the maple. I don’t thing it would look right in this piece. I used curly cherry and satin maple in a baby cradle for my daughter and I like the combination overall. I’m just not sure on this piece.
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#2 posted 12-03-2007 02:42 AM
Karson,
Thanks! I agree on the maple for the drawer – that’s why I decided to stay with the Cherry. DOn’t worry, I’ll find some uses or that figured maple!
I made some ore progress on the legs today. Look for another progress posting soon.
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Dorje
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#3 posted 12-03-2007 05:08 AM
Way to dive into it! Impressive! Have you thought of making a spare leg…in case something goes, well…you know…or at least making one or two up in poplar to practice the turned portion on, and to practice shaping?
-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA
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#4 posted 12-03-2007 04:00 PM
Thanks Dorje!
I did think about making a trial leg out of framing lumber or something but, once I milled the leg blanks square I just went ahead with it. We’ll see how it goes – there’s nothing like a little pressure to get you to really focus, right?
I’ll keep you all apprised of my progress.
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Dorje
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#5 posted 12-05-2007 06:17 AM
Sounds like a plan!
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#6 posted 12-05-2007 03:50 PM
Dorje,
Next installment with a bit more progress has been posted!
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