Wood'n It Be Nice

Maple Armoire

Bob Dickey — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:50:34 +0000

This comtemporary piece is made of Hard Maple with Cherry accents. There are 7 shallow drawers and 2 larger ones. Both sides swing out and allow for hanging storage on both exposed surfaces. The top section can be separated from the stand for ease of moving and transport. All drawers, some with dividers, are lined with a microsuede like material. The entire piece is finished in satin lacquer.

Mahogany and Spalted Maple Keepsake Box

Bob Dickey — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:41:08 +0000

This keepsake box is made of genuine Mahogany with a lid of Spalted Maple. (Spalting occurs as the tree dies and is attacked by fungi.) Kiln drying stops the process, leaving each piece unique in its patterns. The box has tapered sides which expose a blind Maple spline with a bow-tie effect.

Custom Collection Box

Bob Dickey — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:35:29 +0000

It’s both fun and a challenge to come up with a design that gets the most out of the woods used, and, satisfies a unique customer requirement. In this case I think both were achieved, thanks in large part to the customers ideas and wood selections. Two trays and a divided lower level provide over 100 individual storage spaces. The woods are Birdseye Maple and Bloodwood.

Dresser-Top, Cherry Jewelry Chest

Bob Dickey — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:25:23 +0000

This all Cherry armoire easily fits on most dresser tops and can accommodate a sizable collection of jewelry. There are 4 drawers with interior dimensions of 8 1/2″ x 7 ” by 1 3/8″ deep, and 2 drawers with 2 3/4′ depth. The shallower drawers come with removable divider grids, The deeper drawers are open. Two side wings open to provide storage for hanging necklaces. Drawer and wing knobs are brass with Cherry wood inserts. The drawer bottoms are lined with faux suede. The entire piece is finished in satin lacquer. Overall outside dimensions are 14″ wide, 11″ deep, and 17″ high.

Featured in Woodcraft Magazine

Bob Dickey — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:35:57 +0000

My second article for Woodcraft Magazine is out and featured on the cover of the Holiday Issue. I cover all the steps for making my signature Pagoda Jewelry Box. The issue is current on newstands through January.

Kettle Moraine Living Article

Bob Dickey — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:31:48 +0000

Received some good press recently in the Kettle Moraine Living Newpaper. Click here for a link to the article on the newspapers web site.

Curly Maple and Ziricote Jewelry Box

Bob Dickey — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:14:45 +0000

The two drawer box was commisioned by one of my clients. The two very different woods, both in texture and color, really turned out to work well together. The Zirocote is from the Yucatan Peninsula, while the Maple is from Northern US. The box has divided storage, a sliding tray, and two drawers of differing size. The lid is hinged with solid milled brass hinges, and held open with a brass Chain.

Show season starts soon

Bob Dickey — Mon, 30 May 2011 00:58:58 +0000

My first show is in Racine …. the Monument Square Art Fair, June 11th and 12th. More info on the show can be found at the show web site. Hope to see you there!

News

clay — Sun, 22 May 2011 18:45:41 +0000

Be sure to check back on this web site for announcements about events and new inventory.

Tiger Maple Keepsake Box With Zebrawood Lid

Bob Dickey — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:36:38 +0000

This small keepsake box is made of Tiger Maple, and has a lift-off lid of Zebrawood. A unique aspect of the box is the angled sides that expose a bow-tie pattern of the hidden walnut spline at the corners. The inside bottom is lined with faux suede. the finish is satin lacquer. Overall dimensions are 6 1/2″ x 9″ x 4″ high.