Woodworking Portfolio

Samuel E. Eckerson 45 Quincy Pl, NW, Unit A Washington, DC 20001 United States of America e: seeckerson@gmail.com p: 1 (203) 218-2520 wechat: sameckerson

Mark S. Palmquist Designs The following work was done under the supervision

of a professional cabinet maker.

“Oliver Coffee Table”

-tapered legs -mortise and tenon joinery -mid-modern -solid walnut -hand rubbed natural oil and wax finish -48”x21”x16”

“Katie Dining Table”

-designed to match vintage dining chairs and coffee table -recess with half-lapped horizontal ribs overlapping side rails -solid walnut -hand rubbed oil finish

“Marble and Walnut Mid-Century”

-walnut frame to support an inset marble slab -hand rubbed natural oil and wax finish -40”x40”x16”

“Custom Traditional TV Stand” -solid cherry stand with walnut inlay -tapered legs with mortise and tenon joinery -hand rubbed natural oil and wax finish -60”x27”x18”

“Dining Table” -solid oak with stainless steel bolts connecting table to legs -6”x6” book-end legs -hand rubbed natural oil and wax finish

Personal Work Work done as high school student

in technical education courses

“Miniature Clock” -solid cherry with poplar veneer and brass clock face -miter with wood spline and rabbet joinery -10”x4”x16”

“Half-Circle End Table” -solid walnut -mortise and tenon joinery cut on curve -polyurethane finish with wax -37”x33”x18”

Underneath view revealing mortise and tenon joinery

“Coffee Table” -solid walnut with poplar streaks -two front drawers -legs completed on lathe -polyurethane finish with wax -48”x24”x16”

Coffee table drawers -walnut face hand dovetailed to pine sides -red cherry veneer on bottom of drawer -weathered brass handles

“Bedside Table with Drawer” -solid oak -tapered legs -single drawer with iron knob -polyurethane finish with wax -mortise and tenon joinery -16”x14”x26”

“Coat Rack and Mirror” -solid poplar -miter with modified wood spline joints to eliminate expansion -white pain finish -holds up to 50lbs.

Sketches

“Reclaimed Oak Coffee Table” -3” thick slabs for top -solid iron legs, straps and side skirts -50”x15”x26”

“Modified Barcelona Chair” -solid bent cherry instead of polished chrome, paired with white upholstery -back straps of cherry for added support -30”x30”x32”

“Modern Sofa”

“Headboard With Mattress Stand” -brazilian rosewood with cherry drawers and headboard -base made of solid cherry -90”x100”x43”(headboard) -17” to bottom of mattress