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Musings of a Furniture Maker: January 2012
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Musings of a Furniture Maker. Saturday, January 28, 2012. J Wade Beam is one of America's most iconic furniture designers. After several years working at the legendary Dunbar Furniture Company of Berne, Indiana Wade became Design Director and VP of Sales and Marketing at Brueton Industries Inc. It was during this time we worked with Wade to develop many new products for the Brueton. Collection, including the Virginian Credenza. The elliptical shape of the plywood bend on the Virginian. When I was very sm...
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Musings of a Furniture Maker: February 2011
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Musings of a Furniture Maker. Monday, February 28, 2011. Mosaic Inlay Keepsake Box. After building his custom Mosaic Desk. Last year Kevin felt inspired to continue the theme with this Mosaic Inlay Keepsake box. Overall dimensions are 10-1/4" long x 7-3/4" deep x 3" high. The exterior is a combination of Walnut, Walnut Burl, Birds Eye Maple, Cherry and Carpathian Elm Burl veneers. The interior is natural cherry. The stop hinges are solid brass. Mosaic Inlay Keepsake Box. Sunday, February 27, 2011. The st...
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Musings of a Furniture Maker: Happy Birthday, Wiggers Custom Furniture Ltd.
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Musings of a Furniture Maker. Friday, January 13, 2012. Happy Birthday, Wiggers Custom Furniture Ltd. Wiggers Custom Furniture Ltd. The company was founded on January 13, 1967 by my parents Ann and Johan Wiggers. Just like today that day also happened to be a Friday the 13th. Although some consider Friday the 13th to be unlucky, I guess it doesn't work that way for everyone. The first actual workshop wasn't built until 1968. My son Kevin is now working with me as well. It's great having my father around ...
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Musings of a Furniture Maker: June 2011
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Musings of a Furniture Maker. Thursday, June 30, 2011. Today marks the 1st anniversary of starting this blog. After one year and 213 posts (Wow, has it been that many? It's time to declare: Happy Anniversary to "Musings of a Furniture Maker"! In addition to this blog I have also made a few other changes in the past year with respect to my marketing efforts via social media. I have also joined Linkedin. And started a Facebook fan page. For Wiggers Custom Furniture Ltd. From a business standpoint what good...
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Musings of a Furniture Maker: Delta Rose Console
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Musings of a Furniture Maker. Saturday, January 28, 2012. J Wade Beam is one of America's most iconic furniture designers. After several years working at the legendary Dunbar Furniture Company of Berne, Indiana Wade became Design Director and VP of Sales and Marketing at Brueton Industries Inc. It was during this time we worked with Wade to develop many new products for the Brueton. Collection, including the Virginian Credenza. The elliptical shape of the plywood bend on the Virginian. Awesome Inc. t...
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Musings of a Furniture Maker: April 2011
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Musings of a Furniture Maker. Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Custom Cabinet to the Four Seasons Hotel. Over the years we have made a variety of custom furniture pieces for many 5-star luxury hotels including Four Seasons. And Umstead Hotel and Spa. Typically the pieces we make are either the specialty pieces that get showcased in public areas, or custom furnishings that go into the restaurants, cocktail lounges and the most luxurious of penthouse suites. Umstead Hotel and Spa. Friday, April 22, 2011. Most peop...
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Musings of a Furniture Maker: March 2011
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Musings of a Furniture Maker. Monday, March 28, 2011. The De-Industrialization of America - Liberty Vintage Motorcycles. This is an interesting video that gives voice to the ongoing de-industrialization of America. Handmade Portraits: Liberty Vintage Motorcycles. I agree with the basic premise of what Adam Cramer saying, namely that there are too few young people today who have either the interest or the aptitute to work "old school", and know the difference between a Phillips and a Standard screwdriver.
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Musings of a Furniture Maker: March 2012
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Musings of a Furniture Maker. Saturday, March 3, 2012. Strong Evidence That Trees Do Have a Higher Intelligence. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Is an international not-for-profit organization that was founded in 1993 by environmental groups such as Greenpeace. And World Wildlife Fund. Its mandate is to protect the world's forests through globally recognized principles of responsible forest stewardship. Between 2000 and 2004 I served on the board of FSC Canada. During my tenure on this board I lear...
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Musings of a Furniture Maker: Custom Chess Table
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Musings of a Furniture Maker. Monday, January 9, 2012. A few months ago we received a request to make a Bow Tie Pedestal Table in a custom size of 19-5/8" long x 19-5/8" deep x 20" high. The purpose of this table was to provide an elevated playing surface for a stone chess board the client already had. The resulting table was crafted from a bundle of quarter cut figured Walnut veneer. Bow Tie Pedestal Table. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Fun Flicks and Fabulous Finds.
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Musings of a Furniture Maker: Custom End Table for a Ski Lodge
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Musings of a Furniture Maker. Sunday, January 8, 2012. Custom End Table for a Ski Lodge. A few months ago an interior designer from Utah called expressing interest in Kevin's Portage Cocktail Table design. After finalizing the details with drawings for approval we began work on the table. The timeline was short, since the table had to be delivered in time for a large party taking place just before Christmas. The above image shows the completed table. A last minute revision was made to use extra heavy...