#wormymaple

[affinecreations]

Love pairing Ambrosia Maple with Walnut. Working on a couple cases. Inspired by @nrhiller to grab the maple off the stack. . . #woodworking #wood #woodwork #woodporn #maple #wormymaple #ambrosiamaple #walnut (at Silver Spring, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bob63Pvghwj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nfangms9nidu

[roundtripgoods]

I build 4 clothing racks in November of last year to use at markets and pop ups. I needed something flat pack, classy looking, and modular, something to work in many situations, while able to fold up and fit in my car. 

I spent a lot of time on a prototype, then built 3 more once nailing down the design. These racks are very light weight and collapse easily, taking up almost no room when not in use. At first I wanted the design to have 4 legs, but I could never get it to not wobble. The tripod came to me as a happy accident and so far is working great. 

I bought planks that were the thickness I wanted so all i needed to do was make strips of equal thickness to create square legs.  I build them with wormy maple wood, one of my favorites to work with. The worms that lived in the wood leave holes and marbled grain.

I chose copper for the racks to add a contrasting material, and the dimensions of the rack is based on the copper available, eliminating any waste.  I finished the wood with a non toxic tung oil after sanding. 

There are 2 adjustment points in the back leg of the tripod design. These are possible because the middle leg and the rail below slide along the copper and meet with a through bolt at different places. The wider stance allows for a more stable set up intended for uneven flooring or windy environments. The slimmer position takes up less room and is perfect for flat floors and indoor markets. 

I think as long as I take care of the racks, they should last a good while. If it makes sense, I might build more and sell them to local artists or stores, as there are not a lot of options for flat pack clothing racks on the market. 

[woodcraftedessentials]

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This is the glue up for the dresser top. Since I only have a 6" bench top jointer I skip planed the boards so they're not perfectly flat. To make sure they stay flat once the glue dries I used some beefy cauls to hold them down to the work bench. I used a router sled to flatten it when I built it so it should be dead flat. I also used some dominoes to help keep them in line with each other. The dominoes aren't glued in since they're just for alignment and not structural. To help keep the top flat over the years its going to get breadboard ends. I'll leave it clamped up until tomorrow night to give the glue plenty of time to cure. In the meantime I need to decide what finish I want to use. #woodcraftedessentials #woodworking #customfurniture #customdresser #wormymaple #ambrosiamaple https://www.instagram.com/p/CMLmrnIHFzC/?igshid=1tg2re7369nbm

[woodcraftedessentials]

The drawer runners are all fit for each drawer but they don't get attached until after the finish goes on. Now it's just down to making the top. I saved a couple of the more interesting wormy maple gor this and I just love all the colors. That's enough wotk for today. I think it's time to unwind with a little Doom Eternal. #woodcraftedessentials #woodworking #customfurniture #customdresser #wormymaple #ambrosiamaple #dresser #dressertop #finalstretch https://www.instagram.com/p/CMIyT7Pn6Wm/?igshid=1frrmv1z455v5

[62screws]

Introducing our new 6ft Ambrosia Maple Console Table 🍁 This table is only 10.5” deep, making it the perfect narrow piece for “behind the sofa”, entry way, or even office space 🏠 Customize and view it now at 62screws.com & don’t forget to use our 10% off July promo! #my62screws #ambrosiamaple #wormymaple #hardwood #customfurniture #custombuilding #consoletable #consoletabledecor #sofatable #livingroom #naturalwood #miltonga #modernfarmhouse #modernfurniture #northgeorgia #madeintheusa #woodgrain #greenliving (at Milton, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzeUbIPAiZM/?igshid=1vpppg5ldwt33

[andrewbetschman]

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Round two of the game boards. #woodworking #finewoodworking #handmade #walnut #wormymaple #figuremaple #monroevilleohio (at Andrew Betschman Woodworking) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvJwpZogVDb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1sa77irdy4lzb

[andrewbetschman]

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What do you like better the Wormy Maple and Walnut or the figured Maple and Walnut? #woodworking #finewoodworking #handmade #walnut #wormymaple or #walnut #figuremaple #monroevilleohio #gameboard (at Andrew Betschman Woodworking) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvHtUHTguJZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qjz3l6fhdkx0

[affinecreations]

Finished up the two Ambrosia Maple/Walnut cases. Definitely going to add a pedestal to the three-drawer Jewelry chest. Now to break down some Paulownia to make drawers, just so I have a reason to decorate with Yosegi. . . #ambrosiamaple #walnut #wormymaple #woodworking #woodporn #wood #woodwork #woodchest #woodcase #boxjoint #fingerjoint #chest #case #tansu #jewelrychest #jewelrycase #jewelrybox #apothecarycabinet #yesiAMtheartist #PGCFineCraftFair #paguildmasterartisan (at Silver Spring Park, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoeWnXigTO8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jyro2ba4hzto