Cutting and Glueing in the Snow

Here we are at the shop, pretty as a picture. This snow didnt last very long and turned the dog run into mud. Not good for a white english setter. So far we have been concentrating on the Kitchen Islands. The tops are being made out of 8/4 (2") thick hard maple. The base will incorporate 12/4 (3") cherry legs, and 8/4 (2") cherry for the cross members and corner braces. These islands are for a client with a post and beam house. The base will incorporate post and beam cons truction techniques, with the corner braces matching those in the house.





Glueing up the top which is 72" x 34" by 2" thick was a heavy and large undertaking. The legs were also a bit of a "large" undertaking. Since I don't have a power saw that will cut 3" thick stock I rough cut the material to length by hand. Then using the band saw I was able to cut them into 3" squares. Next up will be planing the legs square.

Here's a few more pictures of whats going on. Of course I need to show one more of the shop in the snow.

Welcome to Bradfordcustomfurniture

This blog will be about current projects I'm working on for clients here in the shop. Currently these projects range from Kitchen Islands, a Rocking Chair, and two Side Chairs. The purpose of this blog is to illustrate how I go about making commisioned pieces of furniture.