https://chrisfitzpatrickwoodcraft.com/about daily 0.75 2020-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583007146264-Q05KMS6MC3HDQMOVATDN/Chris+Fitzpatrick+2.jpg About GMIT asked me to to design and make a gift for President of Ireland Michael D Higgins. The inscription on the front was taken from a poem written by Michael D in 2014. This desk organizer is featured in my portfolio. https://chrisfitzpatrickwoodcraft.com/contact daily 0.75 2020-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583531698255-IKPQCRWRJIYMBYMGLUYO/Chris+Fitzpatrick+Stamp+10+by+10.jpg Contact - Heirloom Furniture handcrafted in Westport https://chrisfitzpatrickwoodcraft.com/home daily 1.0 2020-03-25 https://chrisfitzpatrickwoodcraft.com/philosophy daily 0.75 2020-03-09 https://chrisfitzpatrickwoodcraft.com/portfolio-2 daily 0.75 52936570-05-31 https://chrisfitzpatrickwoodcraft.com/portfolio-2/flat-iron monthly 0.5 2020-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583791264268-ANV55TIXY5XAE356EX40/Kyle%2Btable%2B5%2Bby%2B7%2Bmain%2Bview.jpg Portfolio - Flat Iron Table - Glass Top I don’t use a lot of glass in my work, but this top really shows off the table’s beautiful shape and gives it a contemporary feel. The grain on this ebonized oak base was enhanced with a grey topcoat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583410759226-QS36NL6KOSW5IQAIHWGU/Birdseye+Maple+TOP+view.jpg Portfolio - Flat Iron Table - Birdseye Maple Birdseye Maple top with some texture and a hint of gold added to the ebonized oak base. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583791317900-QM5T95SKMWMPNTFXODB2/Table%2BFront%2BView%2B2.jpg Portfolio - Flat Iron Table - Charcoal Base This Spalted Ash top has an ebonized oak base finished in charcoal. https://chrisfitzpatrickwoodcraft.com/portfolio-2/pagoda-table monthly 0.5 2020-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583096012632-TG10ALUIMZF5TSKDSHI1/Rafter+table+1.jpg Portfolio - Pagoda Table - Made with Irish Oak Most of the oak in this table came from a storm-felled tree at the Irish President's residence, Áras an Uachtaráin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583096074930-42IW29XPR95PCRY7KONX/Rafter+top.jpg Portfolio - Pagoda Table - Pegged Breadboard Ends Cross grain construction requires breadboard ends to keep the top flat and provide an interesting detail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583096126906-FXEZ44WD080D2G783GLH/Rafter+Leg.jpg Portfolio - Pagoda Table - Quatersawn oak This leg displays the wavy ribbon-like patterns seen in this type of wood. Although decorative, it is also a very stable wood. https://chrisfitzpatrickwoodcraft.com/portfolio-2/tre-table monthly 0.5 2020-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583791441852-SWQKGQC47EUCZ6VFORTC/Charcoal%2BLegs.jpg Portfolio - Tré Table - Sleek Lines Arranged in a circle, which is tangential to the top, the legs of this table appear in a simple arrangement, which is actually quite complex. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583791493492-ATRUOXA1KCE902F53QAY/Tre%2BTable%2BAsh%2BMidnight%2BIndigo%2B2.jpg Portfolio - Tré Table - Oak & Ash Usually made from ebonized Oak and Ash, this table has an indigo topcoat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583530851289-17JWGPEL2IQ2OKNODVLP/Charcol+Leg+no+top.jpg Portfolio - Tré Table - Wire Brushed Grain The grain here is wire brushed before finishing to allow the natural beauty of the wood to shine through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/4e1f872b-7d12-4558-988f-1e9e1a1d9278/1601071327383_Edge+Close+Up.jpg Portfolio - Tré Table - Curly Oak & Ash This curly Oak top has a pomegranate finish which enhances the grain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/ed0b16f1-c827-42e9-b145-2c802f115b1e/20201122_182108.jpg Portfolio - Tré Table - Rippled Maple Top Pomegranate finish again enhances this rippled Maple top. https://chrisfitzpatrickwoodcraft.com/portfolio-2/moro-clock monthly 0.5 2020-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583469634018-EAXCQ0G93S9S0RJAJNRA/White+Moro.jpg Portfolio - Moro Clock - Bleached Ash A contemporary feel is achieved with this bleached ash finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583469682903-K8NF0FDOMA5APK56YREE/Pickled+Moro.jpg Portfolio - Moro Clock - Pickled Oak The natural character of the wood shines through this pickled finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583469740075-RKRIJAEONFAQEDIEDC7D/20180628_131320.jpg Portfolio - Moro Clock - Ebonized Oak Ebonizing the oak before the indigo top coat gives the colour great depth. https://chrisfitzpatrickwoodcraft.com/portfolio-2/singer-table monthly 0.5 2022-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583394603943-O943L0WMROZZWR23QJ53/Singer+Table.jpg Portfolio - Singer Tables - Cocobolo Top I had saved this rare Cocobolo board for years until I was gifted this discarded cast iron sewing machine base. It was a challenge to marry up the divergent elements of these items, but I felt they would compliment each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583411764256-AYE5HZ6CRMS21DC8RQL0/Singer+edge+of+desk.jpg Portfolio - Singer Tables - Live Edge Although currently popular, it can be a challenge to balance live edge material within a project. This top has mitred ends and underhung drawers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583510552953-VFSXIM1KN8YEB5O9F4D8/Singer+open+drawer+resized.jpg Portfolio - Singer Tables - Ebony, Yew, Maple & Brass Yew drawers with an Arts & Crafts feel display proud finger joints, softened edges, Rippled Maple, Ebony, and Brass accents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/b9d51428-e7a6-4a4b-b33b-4de8242f36e5/Insta+Arc+2.jpg Portfolio - Singer Tables - Ebony, Oak, Walnut & Brass This second Singer Table has many of the same features contained in the original. Walnut is the predominant wood here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/3b542db9-8e23-45e4-b811-bab21163f4f3/Insta+Arc.jpg Portfolio - Singer Tables - Tapered Top Edge This walnut top has a tapered shape, narrower at the ends than in the middle. This gives the beveled edge an interesting outline that catches the light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/b160ab12-c434-4388-89d0-5c87cdc648d3/Insta+Drawer+.jpg Portfolio - Singer Tables - Beveled Edge The beveled edge of the walnut top adds a contemporary feel, but the drawers still add an Arts & Crafts quality. https://chrisfitzpatrickwoodcraft.com/portfolio-2/assorted monthly 0.5 2020-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583413674531-WYP2VU999D43OBPB8NOE/Windsor+detail.jpg Portfolio - Assorted Project Details Butternut Chair Seat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583413725941-FXVWQNKMOC597825RWOL/Kumiko1.jpg Portfolio - Assorted Project Details Kumiko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583413794480-MPKOIXXR13WAG3YYXECL/Handle+detail.jpg Portfolio - Assorted Project Details Walnut Lap Desk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583413826142-D70RI13CM6LPDF3PZ90T/Corner+View.jpg Portfolio - Assorted Project Details Limbert Waste Bin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583413874755-KYNTOU8GZ37ZYG8FOQ2V/Stool+rail.jpg Portfolio - Assorted Project Details Ash Foot Rail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583413918698-P3ZIJM33A8NAQ46K0GGN/Stool+rung.jpg Portfolio - Assorted Project Details Ash & Walnut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583414072320-8Z1DMMRNFA5IDAXPE8ZS/Girl+on+swing+closeup.jpg Portfolio - Assorted Project Details Girl on a Swing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583533646083-5FRR1D640EUV92HEY9Z1/Shaker+Box.jpg Portfolio - Assorted Project Details Shaker Boxes https://chrisfitzpatrickwoodcraft.com/portfolio-2/marquetry monthly 0.5 2020-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583413108819-RM8D8ZH1VA08Y9IYY9WD/20190821_151026.jpg Portfolio - Marquetry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583413139527-EAMSU3W4PEUEH5DD65YK/Marquetry+Clock.jpg Portfolio - Marquetry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583413225174-509O2MAO1GWTCNKIONTT/20190821_151212.jpg Portfolio - Marquetry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583413304855-7V0Q2VMOKFXKCAKQQYCN/20181202_122226.jpg Portfolio - Marquetry https://chrisfitzpatrickwoodcraft.com/portfolio-2/arts-craft-bookcase monthly 0.5 2020-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583532999451-T77SWJC4GDF5D5U8KVOJ/DSC_0910.JPG Portfolio - Arts & Crafts Bookcase - Arts & Crafts I’ve always liked this type of furniture, but sometimes it can appear visually heavy. I’ve adjusted some of the details to give this bookcase a lighter feel, while also allowing it to remain true to its roots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583508636112-R5CWN0MSV31JJ8MUUWMC/20171007_152858.jpg Portfolio - Arts & Crafts Bookcase - Pegged through Tenons Normally this detail would be square with sharp angles, however, I felt rounding this detail gave the piece a softer feel, which compliments the walnut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583509416563-34ZXVNH1NIXZUV75OUO9/20170908_104534.jpg Portfolio - Arts & Crafts Bookcase - Black Walnut This wood is prized for its strength, grain, and beauty. It is a lovely wood to work with and softens the feel of this piece, which would traditionally be made of Oak. https://chrisfitzpatrickwoodcraft.com/portfolio-2/gift-president monthly 0.5 2020-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583505909271-5CNP0VRFL8E4HIJZGGII/Main+View.jpg Portfolio - A Gift for the President - A Poem This project began with a poem written by Michael D (see above “about tab” for the full text). It was my way of personalizing it for him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583505960481-7G959F768IEQEEVYU6CR/Top+View.jpg Portfolio - A Gift for the President - Yew & Ebony I love the combination of these two woods, and frequently use them on projects such as this. The Ebony is FSC certified, and some of the Yew came from a storm-damaged tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1583507093196-US4ZV91RGZA3E0VMQ2US/Trays+Under+Lid.jpg Portfolio - A Gift for the President - See the Wood from the Trees This desk organizer was included in the book “See the Wood from the Trees”, for which Michael D has written the forward. https://chrisfitzpatrickwoodcraft.com/portfolio-2/sligo-tuam-chair monthly 0.5 2022-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/1427a39c-52dd-4087-af96-66e0062e0eb8/20210811_222503.jpg Portfolio - Sligo / Tuam Chair - Old Meets New European quarter sawn oak with laminated curves and traditional exposed joinery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/947ed37e-66c9-4807-baf9-97825df3a673/20210811_222024.jpg Portfolio - Sligo / Tuam Chair - Pegged Thru Joinery Laminated and curved chair back made for challenging mortices with pegs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a3930c50ea102c51b6bfa/42451cbe-79b1-4b73-b740-e5b167a6ec28/20210811_222232.jpg Portfolio - Sligo / Tuam Chair - Curved Stretchers One piece laminated stretcher terminating in pegged thru tenons. Makes for a complicated assembly!