After working with inexpensive pine from the big box stores for so long, I was anxious to try my hand at some genuine furniture building. I took a trip out to a lumber yard and bought some 8ft cherry boards. They were gorgeous. I decided that I would make a nightstand for my side of the bed. I also wanted to practice making mortise and tenon joints. So, for those of you who don't speak wood... it means there are no screws, nails or metal fasteners of any kind in the final product. It's all held together with tight fitting joints and wood glue.
I love this piece and am so proud of it. Not fancy, not a jaw-dropper, but elegant in its simplicity.
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| Cherry nightstand. No metal. Just love, patience and tight joints. |
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| Cherry nightstand, ready for some books and a lamp. |
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| Notice how the wood grains look when exposed to natural light. It's a remarkable difference. |
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| A close up of the table top. The swirly grain patterns add a cool effect. |
