My first commissioned piece is being built for our dear friends, Dale and Sherri, who asked for a simple wooden headboard.
My first commissioned piece is being built for our dear friends, Dale and Sherri, who asked for a simple wooden headboard.
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This is the inspiration piece they chose.
This is the inspiration piece they chose.
Here's the first dry-fit mock up.
Here's the first dry-fit mock up.
Ready to assemble.
Ready to assemble.
Done...but I'm not tickled with that finish... it needs more work.
Done...but I'm not tickled with that finish... it needs more work.
That's better. A second application of a different stain and a good waxing makes all the difference.
That's better. A second application of a different stain and a good waxing makes all the difference.
I've been making sawdust for 40 years...
I've been making sawdust for 40 years...
...and I'm still learning the nuances it takes to get things right.
...and I'm still learning the nuances it takes to get things right.
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