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Two Day Shaker Table: Build Process
22
Mar, 2012
Two Day Shaker Table: Build Process
Morton Furniture 13 Com.

I struck out to make a small shaker-style table in one day.  Well, it took two – at least in

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13
Sep, 2011
One Straight, One Curved
Morton Design 4 Com.
Part 6 of 52 Designs

 The idea for this design has been kicking around for a little while. It started with a conversation with some

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06
Sep, 2011
Hall Table Design
Morton Design 4 Com.
Part 5 of 52 Designs

 This table is based on my chandelier design.  I’ve been wanting to create something using the same technique or shape

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26
Aug, 2011
Flippable “Z” Step Stool
Morton Design 2 Com.
Part 4 of 52 Designs

 Another iteration along the “Z” step stool path.  I think this one may actually be built, but I’d have to

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09
Aug, 2011
52 Designs: Z Step Stool
Morton Design 4 Com.
Part 3 of 52 Designs

 Continuing on the same theme – here’s a quick sketch of a small step stool made from 4 chunks of

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29
Jul, 2011
52 Designs: Stacked Lamination Step Stool
Morton Design 0 Com.
Part 2 of 52 Designs

 Continuing on the stacked lamination theme, I’ve again taken cues from the Wendell Castle chair from the MFA and my

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22
Jul, 2011
52 Designs: A Wendell Castle Stool
Morton Design 5 Com.
Get Woodworking: Teach the KidsWood Expo 2012: Favorite WoodTwo Day Shaker Table: Build ProcessBuilding Another BenchImportance of Vacuum CleanerPart 1 of 52 Designs

 It’s work I want to put in: creating a design each week for the next year and try to play

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17
Apr, 2011
Toy Chest: Designing the Details
Morton Uncategorized 3 Com.
Part 8 of For Kyra

  I spent a lot of time designing not only the entire chest proportions, shape and construction – but also

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30
Mar, 2011
Toy Chest: Details’ Construction
Morton Furniture 1 Com.
Part 5 of For Kyra

  I wanted to share how I constructed the various small details that are on this Toy Chest.  They are:

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09
Mar, 2011
Toy Chest for Calico Critters: Design
Morton For the Kids 0 Com.
Get Woodworking: Teach the KidsWood Expo 2012: Favorite WoodTwo Day Shaker Table: Build ProcessBuilding Another BenchImportance of Vacuum CleanerPart 1 of For Kyra

  A friend came to me with the idea of a toy chest for her daughter’s first birthday.  What a

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M. Scott Morton builds custom furniture designed specifically for each client at my shop in Harvard, MA. My design features traditional lines with modern flair and elegant details. M. Scott Morton uses time-tested building techniques ensuring heirloom furniture that will be treasured by future generations. Solid wood is sourced locally and hand picked for each project. Beautiful wood leads to stunning, functional furniture.

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For Kyra
Floating Elegance
Dissecting Circle Bench
Striped Tiger
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Lift
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