2018 BAWA Woodworking Show

Tom Gaston

Sea cabinet


Size: 28 in 17 in 33 in
Wood: Mahogany, Maple Burl and various veneers
Technique: Carving, marquetry, mortise and tenon
Finish: Shellac, poly

"For beach house in Santa Cruz, buffalo kelp and rock fish, shells for marquetry wave motive for carving"

Chest


Size: 32 in 22 in 19 in
Wood: Claro Walnut
Technique: Dovetailed sides coopered top
Finish: Shellac, poly

"Visited Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty, saw chests immigrants used"