Building a Cherry Wood Freestanding Mirror | WoodWorks with David J. Marks, Ep. 9

Описание: In this episode of WoodWorks, we build a contemporary freestanding mirror, featuring elegant bent lamination legs and a rich, oxidized cherry frame. This piece combines modern aesthetics with the timeless appeal of cherry wood, enhanced by dovetail-shaped ebony handles and brass pins.

Here's what we cover:

Prototype and Form Creation: We start with a full-scale drawing and use it to craft a prototype and a bending form. This form helps us shape the challenging curves of the mirror's legs using bent wood lamination.
Material Preparation: We slice cherry wood into thin strips to make it flexible enough for bending. A new, sharp blade ensures clean cuts without damaging the wood.
Bent Lamination Technique: We apply slow-setting resin glue to the strips and clamp them in our custom-made form. Proper preparation of the form ensures the glued wood doesn’t stick and maintains a perfect curve.
Final Assembly and Detailing: After the legs take shape, we join them to the frame using precision joinery. We also integrate ebony handles that contrast beautifully with the brass pins and oxidized wood.
Finishing Touches: We apply a potassium dichromate solution to deepen the cherry wood's color, followed by a protective layer of Tung oil to enhance the grain and ensure durability.

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