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Thanks for visiting my web
site.
In 1993, I retired from
the US Air Force and built a small woodworking shop in Ada, Oklahoma. While
serving in the Air Force, I collected wood samples from around the world.
Combining my "retirement" free time, exotic hardwoods, and new workshop, I began
designing and building small wooden boxes with intricate inlay designs.
You can see many of my designs by paging through the
box
pictures.
My
"hobby" has always been building handmade furniture.
The
whole process of building furniture is intriguing. Conceiving a piece of
furniture. Designing the best joints. Selecting the right pieces of
wood. Cutting precise joints. Sanding the wood until it feels soft.
Applying the oil finish and watching the grain jump out. And finally
rubbing the wood smooth with wax until it's a joy to touch.
I've
included a few pictures of my
furniture.
In
1962, my uncle taught me how to cane chairs. My woodworking apprenticeship
was restoring and caning old chairs. These old chairs date from around
1820 to 1900. I still have an addiction to buying old chairs and
have many piled in storage. Occasionally, I even find time to restore one.
As I finish them, I'll add their photographs to the
antiques.
I
use the update
page to highlight my most current
projects and schedule.
I
hope you enjoy looking through my web site.
Gary
White
gary@jgwhite.com
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