Our 1st Carving!!
Though this has been “on the list” to try for some time, we needed a special order to give us the push and it happened.
The font style and size of the T needed to be chosen. Our client picked Merriweather, we recommended the size and away we go!
The template for the T took some time and with a few adjustments the carving begins. We did have a backup large board – just in case.
Cherry Wood – from the fabulous Cherry Tree – a favorite for many, but not horses. Toxic to horses, who knew? Okay, back to the beautiful wood.
Small – Medium in Rustic Cherry.
Cherry heartwood is light brown when initially cut – but over time it will deepen in color – darken and become even more beautiful. The sap wood – however – will not change. The little cutting boards shown above have sap wood included on purpose for rustic character. Do you see it? Do you like it?
Furniture and cabinetry in cherry wood can be quite stunning – but the cabinetmaker needs to be able to select the wood properly. Who know’s what I’m talking about?
Hope Chest in Cherry Wood – Natural Finish
This hope chest – shown in cherry natural and when it was just completed – is soooo much darker now – wish I had an updated picture. We favor the natural wood grain, but some stain cherry (walnut too). It’s just a preference thing, don’t judge.
See the bead-board cabinet behind it? This is not cherry – any guesses?
We have yet to make a live edge piece in cherry, so we would like to feature one by a fellow woodworker – who happens to also be located in Windsor, VT. What do you think? Is this gorgeous or what? Paul is super talented, we’ve seen his work and are thrilled to find out he is so close. A meet-up is in order, hint, hint.
Cherry Table by Paul Wilson
Check out this coffee scoop in wild cherry – so unique and fun. Want one? Click on the picture to find out more…
Wild Cherry Scoop by Boot Hill Blades
What are your thoughts on cherry wood?
I have a hunch, I mean a hutch for you. This design is a winner, from the molding cap to the glass shelves.
Molding Cap
Glass Shelves Anyone??
Open shelving above weighted with a base cabinet with doors below. Raised panels on the doors, and the finished ends, the ogee curve in the gives a bit of a formal look. A small bead is attached to the open frame (afterwards) so pretty. The cherry wood is so blonde when new – this piece has deepened in color tremendously. (I’ll try to get an updated pic)!
Our Cherry Hutch
A new version of this would have LED lighting (not sure of the detail yet). Next up? Floating Shelves!!
Floating Shelf from Reclaimed Wood!!
Remember, we are all about special orders, so tell us about your project!!