For those of you that haven't visited my studio since last spring, the exterior trim, siding, gutters and site work is finished. Just like my furniture, the detailing on the studio is very precise and refined.
Curly Maple...Wow.
The morning sun on the table top. The angle of the light makes the curl in the maple just explode. That is raw maple, no finish. Just hand planed.
Curly Maple and Rosewood, a Handsome Couple
The rosewood edging has been attached and cleaned up with a block plane and scrapers. The combination of rosewood and curly maple is really sharp.
East Indian Rosewood
I'm working on the rosewood edging for the table top. It's about 1/8" square in cross section. Working it with a block plane is an enjoyable challenge.
A Pressing Issue: Veneer Presses
Someone asked me about my veneer press. Here it is: Douglas-fir reinforced with some 3/16" steel plate.