Mission/Craftsman Music Stand
This was a custom design originally based on the Cherry Stand I had previously built. This design needed to both stand true to the early 20th century style but also be transportable. All parts were built from 1.5-2" thick quartersawn oak for the straight grain. I used exposed mortises for the main components of the music rest and dressed up most of the joints with walnut pegs. The center column is built with a double locking rabbet joint to keep everything straight and a key allows the height to be adjusted. Hex bolts were hidden in the base to allow for easy transportation. On the top, I inlaid a series of walnut strips to resemble a music staff-to include the bar lines-but didn't go as far as adding notes. Finishing was done with a mission oak stain, semi-gloss polyurethane and a coating of wax where the center post needed to slide. The saxophone is mine; I had to take a break from practicing Careless Whisper to take the picture. :D
Matthew White
Delta Black Custom Woodworking
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Good Morning. My name is Matthew White and I've been a woodworker since 1998. I'm mostly self-taught and I've been adding to my skills ever since.
By day I'm in the Air Force and I found woodworking to be an excellent creative release. It's also given me the opportunity to give back to those who have served.
I've burned murals for conference centers, built shadow boxes for retired Chiefs, and had my work grace offices in Washington D.C. I've had my work presented to Colonels and Airmen completing basic training.
It has been an awesome experience to share and I'm always open to a new project or challenge.
- JS
Janice Sanders
For whiskey presentation box5.0Matt did a fantastic job on the whisky box for my hubby's bottle of Pappy, really makes for a wonderful Christmas gift! Great Comms, super well built, fantastic packaging - thanks Matt will send you a pic!
AOAngela Olguin
For Retirement Shadow Box For Air Force Eod Technician (All Occupational Badges Available)5.0Matthew was very quick to communicate and was very thorough in his description of the item. It came exactly as described in a very timely manner. It is beautifully made and very sturdy. I'd definitely recommend and work with him again.
Thank you very much, Matthew
- AS
Amy Sides
For Retirement Shadow Box For Air Force Eod Technician (All Occupational Badges Available)5.0Friendly, knowledgeable, timely communication, and most importantly beautiful work. the piece arrived exactly as expected, Matt is a true professional. Highly recommend!
- JG
Jesse Garcia
For Air Force Occupational Badge Shadow Box5.0The shadow box I ordered turned out amazing! For future needs of this nature, I will look to Delta Black Custom Woodworking before looking anywhere else. The custom work I needed turned out perfect! Once the item was shipped, I was provided with information regarding how to affix accouterments and if in the event the item had defects, the door was already opened on how to get it corrected (this was not needed as the items was packaged extremely well). I cannot wait to present this item during an Air Force retirement ceremony!
ACAngela Cooper
For Air Force Eod Shadow Box5.0I purchased an "Air Force EOD Technician's Retirement Shadow Box." The craftsmanship was superb! Matthew was amazing to work with and offered a speedy turn around time. I can't say enough about his professionalism and the quality of his work. If you're looking to craft a one of a kind piece Matthew is your guy!
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