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Craftsman’s Corner
This area is devoted to celebrating and sharing creations made from white cedar (preferably Scouten White Cedar, of course, but not necessarily!)
Just send us a digital photo of your masterpiece, with a brief outline of what lumber was used, how the product was put together and stained or finished, as well as any hints that would help our readers produce a similar product.
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Idea #1 Adirondack Porch Rocker
This “Adirondack Plus” rocker by Veritas was made using one of the dozens of plans available from places like Lee Valley. Most of the pieces were made from 1 x 6 cedar, and the full-size pattern could be traced directly on the wood. The bottom rocker boards were made of oak (ash or some other hardwood would work as well) since the rockers would receive the most wear, and hard wood would last longer for that use than cedar. The cedar was finished with 4 coats of Outdoor (semi-gloss) Flectovarathane Diamond Wood Finish. It gave a beautiful totally transparent finish showing the natural colour of the cedar, nicely high-lighting the grain of the wood while giving a hard protective finish and “maximum uv protection”. Larry & June, Smiths Falls |
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The bridge has a steel frame and measures 5 feet wide by 20 feet long. I had to use 2 x 8 lumber for the deck as it is clear spanning the 5 feet width. 4x4’s make up the uprights and 2x4’s were cut for the handrails. Arnold |
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Idea #3 Flower Box
I built 20 of the flower boxes in the picture. The dimensions are 15 in x 15 in square and are 14 in tall. I used 1x4 cedar for these boxes. Arnold
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Idea #4 Coffee & End Table We made our coffee table and 2 end tables out of white cedar, and are very pleased with how they look, as well as how easy it was on our wallet! All the legs are planed 4 x 4, with 45 degree corners done with a router/shaper. The tops have a 2 x 4 frame, and the top surface is made of 1 x 4 tongue & groove with a v - joint. There is 1 x 5 trim on the sides with a 45 degree edge on the upper surface. The handy shelf underneath the coffee table is great for holding storage baskets, and is made from planed 2 x 2 with a notch to hold the 1 inch crossboards. The glass on the tops was from the original tables, and the new tables were built to fit the glass. The finished tables were stained with Minwax red mahogany stain, and then coated with Minwax fast-drying “high gloss” polyurethane. |
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Idea #5 Front Deck - Before and After
See attached pics of front of my house before and after. It is great for those summer afternoons when it is just too hot to be on the sunny side of the house. Also as you can see the step needed to be replaced anyhow.
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Idea #6 Pergola Here are some pictures of my project (Pergola). I actually extended the project to include a semi-private fence. It turned out better than expected and we all love it. The wood grain is beautiful and we will be staining it with a semi-transparent stain, as we want this piece to last long, i mean very long. We think that our experience having the Argentine Parrilla (BBQ) under this "beauty" will be much more enhanced now, and wait a few years when the climbing plants grow over it. I can just imagine having good quality time with family and friends. I am happy with the quality of wood and services you provided and look forward to contacting you for future projects. |
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Idea #7 Desiging With White Cedar Attached are some pics of the cedar projects I have done. The Hydrocabinet has your Channel Rustic siding on it. Neil Almonte    |
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Idea #8 Adirondack Chair & Swing
Both were made using the Veritas plans from Lee Valley. The swing is supported by 3/8 coated chain rated for 600 pounds.
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Idea #10 Gazebo
Finally I have finished making the Gazebo from the white cedar I had from you a long time ago. It is screened in with a door and works well. I had lots of fun making it.
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Idea # 12 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project You may be interested to see how your cedar was used on our solar PV project, as per the attached photos. Sue and Bill Carey Editor’s Note: White cedar was ideal for supporting the solar panels used to change solar energy into electrical energy.
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Idea #14 Stages in Building a Gazebo I hope this is a good picture of what we have been doing with all of your white cedar!!! It sure adds a great deal to our back yard!!! John put the last shingle on the roof Mothers Day! (In the snow!!). He has yet to put the little pieces over the edges where the roof sections meet, but all in all, the gazebo is done. We enjoy it so much! We sat out tonight in the Gazebo and the cedar smelled so good after that rain shower we had here!!
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As promised, here are the pictures of the fully decorated screen
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Idea #16 Octagonal Picnic Table |
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Idea #18 Cedar Room I was very happy with the cedar. Thanks again for the good experience. Marc Desjardins |
Idea #19 Screen Room Once again you both have come through for me in providing superior lumber. My customers have raved about the beauty of having Scouten White Cedar!! Attached are photos of the completed project. |
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