2016 Woodworking Show
John Blackmore

• Office Side Table
• Office Credenza
• Torii Gate Queen Bed
• Spalted Willow Jewelry Box

Wood: Madrone Veneers and Solid Cherry Base

Finish: The finish is oil and urethane.

Size: 54in wide x 22in deep x 29in high

Technique: Madrone Veneers and Solid Cherry Base

Inspiration:
"The cherry cabinet, featuring dovetailed sides, floats on splined rails, free of the cabinet legs, creating a sense of lightness. The top, door fronts and the back panel are book-matched veneers of California madrone."

Wood: Madrone Veneers and Solid Cherry Case

Finish: The finish is oil and urethane.

Size: W44 x 24D x 2

Technique: Veneered Top, Back and Doors, Hand Cut Dovetails in Case

Inspiration:
"The cherry cabinet, featuring dovetailed sides, floats on splined rails, free of the cabinet legs, creating a sense of lightness. The top, door fronts and the back panel are book-matched veneers of California madrone."

Wood: Alaskan Yellow Cedar, Western red cedar

Finish: Pre catalyzed clear lacquer

Size: Headboard 46", Footboard 32", width 70"

Technique: Mortise and Tenon

Inspiration:
"The influence of Japanese architecture is evident in the design of this bed. Inspired by a Torii Gate I made several years ago, it is constructed of Alaskan Yellow Cedar."

Wood: Spalted willow & Claro Walnut

Finish: Oil & varnish

Size: 8 x 12 x 6H

Technique: Locking mitre joints, corner matched grain pattern

Inspiration:
"I harvested the willow from a tree I cut down in my front yard and air dried for several years."