About this Product
Over sixty to more than eighty hardwood pieces come together to form intricate geometric patterns which are enhanced by the positioning of various wood species. The wood used includes Alder, Walnut, Maple, Padauk, and Cherry and is notched to lock together. The more precise the length of each piece and angles at the ends, the more seamless the pieces integrate with each other and the entire unit. All of the pieces of wood needed in these constructions are small, but some are extremely so and present particular challenges to produce. Deciding on how best to safely and accurately produce these forms successfully is a satisfying experience .
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How it’s Made
The overall shape of the piece is put together generally using a lighter wood such as Alder or Maple. Then the patterns are added using an assortment of much more colorful hardwoods such as Cherry, Walnut, and Padauk. Almost every tool in my shop is used to create these, from the largest to the smallest such as table saws, band saw’ jointer, planer, drum sander, radial arm saw, and miter saw, along with an array of jigs made specifically for each piece of wood.