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Stickley style Open Night Stand - #89-0909

I haven't actually built these night stands yet...

I will start building the night stands in March, but I have spent a great deal of time modeling them in Google Sketchup.  This may be the first time I completely modeled a project before cutting any wood, and I have to say that it's been beneficial in a number of ways:

  • I now have complete set of assembly and dimensioned drawings.
  • I was able to work out some design issues without experimenting on wood - saving time and materials.
  • I can accurately calcutate the amount of materials I'll need to complete the project.

This project will be one of my most thorough and detailed projects to date.  The drawings alone are a cut above most of my previous plans.  I'm excited about doing this project on video for myself and you, the viewer (not to mentioned my wife, who has been waiting patiently for 3+ years).

 

I took the liberty of simplifying the design of these night stands, thus they differ from the authentic version slightly.  I am constructing these night stands much like a kitchen cabinet - a carcuss, a face frame, and a recessed back.

 

I would like to thank Bob at http://www.ulmworks.com for his help with the dimensions on these night stands.  Bob measured an original piece at the Stickley store and made some very nice reproductions himself. 

 

Here's a picture of the night stand as offered by Stickley Today:

Stickley Night Stand

One of the nice things about the design of this night stand, is that a three-drawer counterpart would easy to adapt:

Stickley Night Stand

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Here's my interpretation of Gustav Stickley's No. 603 tabouret. This little round table works great in almost any decor.

 

The construction of the table looks deceptively simple, but it has it's fair share of challenges. You have to be accurate and precise in the execution of the joinery to make the through tenons and interlocking cross members fit perfect.

 

There is a multi-part video series for this project (Part 1 was released 12/7/08, the rest of the videos will be coming soon).  In the video, I make two of these tables side by side - each with very different methods.  I compare and contrast how to build an authentic version of this table versus an "imposter" table.  I think you'll enjoy seeing the choices in materials and construction that goes into each distinct method.

 

 

Update 12-12-2008 - I added a PDF to the file downloads that has all the dimensions for this table. The measured drawings are also in the picture gallery.

 

Video Series

Released Description  
12/07/2008 Part 1 - This video introduces the project and details the construction of the round top. Cutting circles on the router table using the motorized router lift is shown. Basic veneering techniques are also show.
12/13/2008 Part 2 - This video details the construction of the legs. I show two different methods for constructing a leg that show quartersawn white oak grain on all four sides.
12/14/2008 Part 3 - This video details two different mortise and tenon joints for the legs. The authentic table features legs that have a traditional through-mortise and tenon joint connecting the lower cross-members to the legs. The imposter table has a fake through tenon and uses loose tenon joinery to connect the lower cross-members to the legs.
12/18/2008 Part 4 - This video details the construction of the lower crossmembers. I'll show you how to make tenons on the MLCS horizontal router table, and use pattern routing to form identical curves in all the pieces. The interlocking crossmembers fit together with a precise dado.
12/26/2008 Part 5 - This video details the construction of the upper crossmembers. The authentic table has a dovetail joint that connects the upper cross member to the legs, while the imposter table uses a simple stub tenon and open mortise. The interlocking crossmembers fit together with a precise half-lap joint.
12/27/2008 Part 6 - This video details the assembly of both tables. You will see how loose tenon joinery can simplify the assembly of the imposter table. The benefits of a successful dry fit are stressed. For a lifetime of service, the mortise and tenon joints are pinned using dowels.
1/11/2008 Part 7 - This video details how to apply the stain and finish to the tables using simple techniques and off-the-shelf products. My simple finish schedule is easy to follow and gives great results.

Stickley Hall Mirror - 68

by John W. Nixon on January 7 2008 03:00

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Arts and Crafts style mirror inspired by Stickley's #68. It's a 3 pane mirror with pegged mortise and tenon construction. The top horizontal piece is called an inverted V (because it sort of resembles a broad letter v upsode down). The mortise and tenons were made on the MLCS horizontal router table.

Arts and Crafts Mirror

by John W. Nixon on January 7 2008 03:00

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This project details the design and construction of a Flag and Certificate Display Case.  I made a display case for my father-in-law that holds an American flag and certificate. The flag and certificate were presented to him by an active Navy Seal serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The certificate shows the date the flag was flown over Camp Patton in Fallujah. This was quite an honor for my father-in-law, and the flag and certificate deserved a special case to preserve and protect them.

 

The display case is constructed from red oak. The corners of the case feature a contrasting dovetail shaped inlay of walnut.


This video covers:

  • Mitering basics
  • Biscuit Joinery
  • Dovetail shaped inlay
  • Installing glass
  • Matte cutting

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