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  1. 03-10-2021, 9:59 AM #1
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    Thanks Jim Becker

    Some time ago I read one of Jim Becker’s posts and he wrote that he “upped” his woodworking after he retired. I was inspired by Jim’s words so I challenged myself to do the same. I have tackled Martin Milkovits’ Country Hutch.
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    I am still working on the top and will post pictures when completed. Wood is cherry and finished with BLO and wipe on Poly.
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  3. 03-10-2021, 10:36 AM #2
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    Nicely done Ed. That cherry will warm over the years and become even more beautiful.
    "A hen is only an egg's way of making another egg".


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    Well done Ed. That's a great piece.

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    It's a nicely executed piece Ed with some beautiful wood! Nicely done Sir!
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    So much to learn, so little time.....
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  6. 03-10-2021, 3:33 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by glenn bradley View Post
    Nicely done Ed. That cherry will warm over the years and become even more beautiful.
    In the plan Milkovitz used a combination of stains to simulate many years of aging. When I did a test sample, it looked a lot like stained poplar. I thought, why spend the money on cherry to make it look like stained poplar. Nature will do a more beautiful job. The hutch will be in an area that gets plenty of sunlight.
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  7. 03-10-2021, 4:01 PM #6
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    Ed, that’s a very handsome piece. Great job. Inspires me to try even harder. Thanks for sharing.
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  8. 03-10-2021, 4:56 PM #7
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    You didn't just tackle that project...you slayed it! Great work, sir!!!!! I love classic designed like that, too.
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    Beautiful work, Ed. Cherry is at the top of the list for me. It will age nicely. There are a lot of folks at SMC that inspire me daily. I enjoy every project posted.
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  10. 03-10-2021, 7:31 PM #9
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    That's a beautiful piece!
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  11. 03-10-2021, 10:03 PM #10
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    Simply gorgeous piece...well done.
    A wannabe woodworker!
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  12. 03-10-2021, 10:52 PM #11
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    Congratulations on a job well done. I think the cherry looks great. No stain needed. Beautiful piece of fine furniture.
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  13. 03-11-2021, 1:12 AM #12
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    Beautiful warm piece. Interested in what room it will be used.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mel Fulks View Post
    Beautiful warm piece. Interested in what room it will be used.
    Our home has an open floor plan with plenty of windows and a sliding door leading to a deck. The kitchen, dining area, and living room all come together. The hutch will go near the eating area. With all the windows this room gets lots of sun.
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  15. 03-14-2021, 1:27 PM #14
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    Here is the top. A few more details until I can say I'm done.
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  16. 03-14-2021, 1:57 PM #15
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    Looks great Ed love cherry
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