creating a rather large bubinga table

 

I just recently finished a commission to turn this large bubinga slab into a sizable dining table.
The slab I estimated weighed over 600lbs. in the raw. The completed table I believe weighs over 700lbs. The base is solid figured Bubinga. Although the table is held together with 4 joints (two mortise and tenon, and two sliding dovetails) It is structurally strong enough to park a Toyota on top. This table will last for generations. Moving and delivering this table brought a few challenges but things went unbelievably smoothly. The video below is a rather log slide show of the construction details.

 

contemporary walnut mantle

This is another project that I recently finished for a customer. The video is a short essay of construction details.

Medium and Muse at the Guild Shop

This is a cabinet that I collaborated on with Toronto jeweler Liz Kain. The cabinet is solid white oak with ebony details and is finished in a natural oil. The pulls are silver plated copper. The drawer dovetails are hand cut. This piece can be viewed at the Guild Shop for the Medium and Muse show.

Medium and Muse: Wood
August 12 - September 8, 2013
Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, August 15, 5:00 - 7:00pm

The Guild Shop | 118 Cumberland Street | Toronto |   http://www.theguildshop.ca/

 

Liz Kain

Liz Kain Jewellery was established in 1994 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The studio is situated in the heart of Toronto’s vibrant arts community - Queen West. The creative force behind the company, Liz Kain launched her business with her now signature Shakespearean collection. Drawing from a background in graphic design, Liz Kain’s jewellery is sculptural, whimsical, and visually engaging. Liz’s ongoing fascination with metal has led to a deep exploration of surface treatments. This is reflected in all of her collections. All the work is created from sterling silver, or a combination of 14k gold and sterling silver, often with the addition of gemstones. As well as designing several lines of jewellery. Liz also makes custom eyeglasses and one-of-a-kind flatware. Collaborating with clients and identifying their desires, provides an ongoing inspiration for coming up with new and challenging designs.Liz's jewellery is adornment in the best sense of the word.

http://www.lizkain.com/

creating white oak interior doors

I created a batch of interior white oak doors for a customer recently. The video is a brief photo essay of the construction details.