Frank Pellow Posted March 9, 2017 Report Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) I have cut away back on my scroll saw projects in 2017. That's because I have taken on a lot of furniture making projects. The biggest of these, so far, has been a large bookcase made out of quarter-sawn white oak and using traditional techniques such as mortise/tenon joints and lap joints. We started with the rough sawn oak shown in the first attached photo and, after about a total of 120 (wo)man hours, ended with the bookcase shown in the second photo. One of the objectives of this was for me to pass on a lot of knowledge to my niece Jessica. Jessica is quick learner and a joy to work with. Two summers ago we built a small cabin together. Both the bookcase and the cabin are now hers. Jessica is getting married next autumn but we hope to be able to work on other projects after her marriage. Edited March 9, 2017 by Frank Pellow Lucky2, woodknots, jbrowning and 6 others 9 Quote
Frank Pellow Posted March 9, 2017 Author Report Posted March 9, 2017 This project was not entirely scroll-saw-free. Here are a couple of photos of the plaque attached to the back of the bookcase. Lucky2, meflick and woodknots 3 Quote
Scrolling Steve Posted March 9, 2017 Report Posted March 9, 2017 What a great project to work on with your niece !....You guys should be proud ! Quote
Lucky2 Posted March 9, 2017 Report Posted March 9, 2017 Frank, your a lucky man to have someone to pass your skills on to. I have a daughter who likes to do woodwork projects, she's always into something. Len Quote
Bill WIlson Posted March 9, 2017 Report Posted March 9, 2017 Outstanding! Nice work on the book case. Love the look of QSWO. Even better that you are mentoring your niece. The memories and the legacy you are creating with her are priceless! Quote
oldhudson Posted March 9, 2017 Report Posted March 9, 2017 Five stars from me on your build and wonderful that you've taken time to pass on knowledge and skills! Quote
Rob Posted March 10, 2017 Report Posted March 10, 2017 That's a lovely cabinet Frank and the handles you chose compliment it perfectly. Rob Quote
amazingkevin Posted March 10, 2017 Report Posted March 10, 2017 I have cut away back on my scroll saw projects in 2017. That's because I have taken on a lot of furniture making projects. The biggest of these, so far, has been a large bookcase made out of quarter-sawn white oak and using traditional techniques such as mortise/tenon joints and lap joints. We started with the rough sawn oak shown in the first attached photo and, after about a total of 120 (wo)man hours, ended with the bookcase shown in the second photo. One of the objectives of this was for me to pass on a lot of knowledge to my niece Jessica. Jessica is quick learner and a joy to work with. Two summers ago we built a small cabin together. Both the bookcase and the cabin are now hers. Jessica is getting married next autumn but we hope to be able to work on other projects after her marriage. Keeping wood working as an interest for her can't be all bad.Beautiful job. This project was not entirely scroll-saw-free. Here are a couple of photos of the plaque attached to the back of the bookcase. Lasting memrobilia! Quote
meflick Posted March 12, 2017 Report Posted March 12, 2017 Congratulations to you and Jessica. Looks like a top notch job. I would love to have that bookcase in my home. How wonderful that she wants to tap into your knowledge and skills and you are willing to "share" and teach. She will treasure all those pieces and have no doubt they will be come family heirlooms. Thanks for sharing. Quote
banderson Posted March 15, 2017 Report Posted March 15, 2017 Great job. Love it when the younger generations want to learn. Quote
Frank Pellow Posted March 16, 2017 Author Report Posted March 16, 2017 I thank everyone who responded about the bookcase that Jessica and I built together. I'm very fortunate in that I have many family members and friends that enjoy working with me and, together, we have tackled countless projects over the years. Looking back, Jessica is probably the person who I have spent the most time instructing. I'm attaching four photos of a small cabin (we call it a bunkie) that we designed and built together in the summer of 2015. Quote
EarltheScroller Posted March 16, 2017 Report Posted March 16, 2017 Great job. Mission style is my favorite style, anyway, so you couldn't go wrong and did right...a beautiful job. I'll bet Jessica (and you) are very proud. Quote
Sycamore67 Posted March 19, 2017 Report Posted March 19, 2017 You are a talented man and what great projects to share with hew. Quote
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