http://www.ericfurstenberg.com/flame-birch-desk daily 0.75 2025-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1461346120323-GT3HVOHR3QE3MDRK6EGG/IMG_2460.jpg Flame Birch Desk - Flame Birch Desk Writing desk of flame birch, wenge and copper inlay. Features mortise and tenon construction, hand dovetailed drawers, splayed tapered legs and a special interactive surprise. Donated to the Montshire Museum's 2016 Annual fundraising auction.   Dimensions: 44w x 21d x 29h   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1461343774299-PGIR42UK2YEBP4GUS9WD/IMG_2460.jpg Flame Birch Desk - Flame Birch Desk Writing desk of flame birch, wenge and copper inlay. Features mortise and tenon construction, hand dovetailed drawers, splayed tapered legs and a special interactive surprise. Donated to the Montshire Museum's 2016 Annual fundraising auction.   Dimensions: 44w x 21d x 29h     https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1461346120323-GT3HVOHR3QE3MDRK6EGG/IMG_2460.jpg Flame Birch Desk - Flame Birch Desk Writing desk of flame birch, wenge and copper inlay. Features mortise and tenon construction, hand dovetailed drawers, splayed tapered legs and a special interactive surprise. Donated to the Montshire Museum's 2016 Annual fundraising auction.   Dimensions: 44w x 21d x 29h   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1461335643252-UHA8U4JQU1HQJ1D4FUUX/IMG_2358.jpg Flame Birch Desk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1461346178425-8IJCQ9LT9W6T10NGO7KK/IMG_2517.jpg.jpg Flame Birch Desk - Flame Birch Desk Writing desk of flame birch, wenge and copper inlay. Features mortise and tenon construction, hand dovetailed drawers, splayed tapered legs and a special interactive surprise. Donated to the Montshire Museum's 2016 Annual fundraising auction.   Dimensions: 44w x 21d x 29h   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1461346165960-FH71W3GOUU3XDJHJ8QAV/IMG_2540.jpg Flame Birch Desk - Flame Birch Desk Detail of hand dovetailed drawers.           https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1461346147336-QH4U1F115TMMS6ZL6K2S/IMG_2500.jpg Flame Birch Desk - Flame Birch Desk Detail of small drawer, inlay and legs.           https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1461346119936-3YROJ5NGET99RU1KWI60/IMG_2493.jpg Flame Birch Desk Detail of small drawer and inlay.           http://www.ericfurstenberg.com/cherry-chest daily 0.75 2025-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1461345088880-U2N3F759MQXR8GHT0U1L/IMG_2423.jpg Cherry Chest - 5 Drawer Cherry Chest Shaker inspired chest constructed with cherry and ebonized maple. The carcase is constructed with dovetailed corners and sliding dovetail drawer dividers. Graduated drawers are all hand dovetailed.   Dimensions: 17w x 14d x 36h.     https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1461345088880-U2N3F759MQXR8GHT0U1L/IMG_2423.jpg Cherry Chest - 5 Drawer Cherry Chest Shaker inspired chest constructed with cherry and ebonized maple. The carcase is constructed with dovetailed corners and sliding dovetail drawer dividers. Graduated drawers are all hand dovetailed.   Dimensions: 17w x 14d x 36h.     https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1461336225934-MKRJVNCKMJEP8N2OO2PG/IMG_2423.jpg Cherry Chest - 5 Drawer Cherry Chest Shaker inspired chest constructed with cherry and ebonized maple. The carcase is constructed with dovetailed corners and sliding dovetail drawer dividers. Graduated drawers are all hand dovetailed.   Dimensions: 17w x 14d x 36h https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1461345041091-0SJ96IM3KFAGPLTPYS1J/IMG_2401.jpg Cherry Chest - 5 Drawer Cherry Chest Dovetailed, graduated drawers.       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1462828967937-9E2UUV7PFJJEJ3QU1Z3E/IMG_2433.jpg Cherry Chest - 5 Drawer Cherry Chest More Dovetails.     http://www.ericfurstenberg.com/butternut-whiskey-cabinet daily 0.75 2016-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1461345573842-E42J2OELZ7H1PM47PJTU/IMG_2286-001.jpg Butternut Whiskey Cabinet - Butternut Whiskey Cabinet Constructed with butternut, walnut and spalted maple. Store and display your glassware and finest bottles of whiskey or wine in style. This cabinet features curved coopered doors, splayed flared legs, Brusso knife hinges, handmade door handles and a slide out shelf for serving.   Dimensions: 52h x 16d x 24w   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1461345573842-E42J2OELZ7H1PM47PJTU/IMG_2286-001.jpg Butternut Whiskey Cabinet - Butternut Whiskey Cabinet Constructed with butternut, walnut and spalted maple. Store and display your glassware and finest bottles of whiskey or wine in style. This cabinet features curved coopered doors, splayed flared legs, Brusso knife hinges, handmade door handles and a slide out shelf for serving.   Dimensions: 52h x 16d x 24w   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1461345612452-OESF9HDGU0G61C6G0HOZ/IMG_2312-001.jpg Butternut Whiskey Cabinet - Butternut Whiskey Cabinet Constructed with butternut, walnut and spalted maple. Store and display your glassware and finest bottles of whiskey or wine in style. This cabinet features curved coopered doors, splayed flared legs, Brusso knife hinges, handmade door handles and a slide out shelf for serving.   Dimensions: 52h x 16d x 24w   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1461345633282-CVQQX0GB8T7BDL14QHTS/IMG_2310.jpg Butternut Whiskey Cabinet - Butternut Whiskey Cabinet Detail of doors and handles.           https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1461345550746-Z8MBDGNW8HBJRRL6YCF2/IMG_2279-001.jpg Butternut Whiskey Cabinet - Butternut Whiskey Cabinet Storage for glassware and bottles.           https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1461335696589-19Y6VGATX603KG3GDXJD/IMG_2286-001.jpg Butternut Whiskey Cabinet - Butternut Whiskey Cabinet Constructed with butternut, walnut and spalted maple. Store and display your glassware and finest bottles of whiskey or wine in style. This cabinet features curved coopered doors, splayed flared legs, Brusso knife hinges, handmade door handles and a slide out shelf for serving.   Dimensions: 52h x 16d x 24w     https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1461345539438-YVC7B933RC5MEGRQB071/IMG_2275.jpg Butternut Whiskey Cabinet - Butternut Whiskey Cabinet Slide out shelf for pouring.           https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1461332063772-9YJ66U27ZY3TPTR6DHPR/IMG_2284.jpg Butternut Whiskey Cabinet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1461333963838-CP8055NECFBZ19R81AIN/IMG_2312.jpg Butternut Whiskey Cabinet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1461332298113-R2QKVDT5IASBND3MC28O/IMG_2284.jpg Butternut Whiskey Cabinet http://www.ericfurstenberg.com/cherry-end-tables daily 0.75 2025-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1478618879723-IAO170C7NQMWWGRB9AS5/IMG_2613.jpg Cherry End Tables - Cherry End Tables A pair of slightly modern cherry end tables. These tables are constructed without traditional leg-apron joinery. Instead the legs are joined to the top with wedged through mortises and the shelf is mortised directly into the legs and fastened with a wenge peg. All of the joints are mechanical, so even if glue fails the joints will remain together.   Dimensions: 28"w x 28"d x 26"h   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1478618879723-IAO170C7NQMWWGRB9AS5/IMG_2613.jpg Cherry End Tables - Cherry End Tables A pair of slightly modern cherry end tables. These tables are constructed without traditional leg-apron joinery. Instead the legs are joined to the top with wedged through mortises and the shelf is mortised directly into the legs and fastened with a wenge peg. All of the joints are mechanical, so even if glue fails the joints will remain together.   Dimensions: 28"w x 28"d x 26"h   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1478619027565-SWIRXPI67CYD44Y428S6/IMG_2663.jpg Cherry End Tables - Closeup of a single table         https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1464705306331-I2X2BNC6A28Z0TLYU9NH/IMG_2607.jpg Cherry End Tables - Cherry End Tables A pair of slightly modern cherry end tables. These tables are constructed without traditional leg-apron joinery. Instead the legs are joined to the top with wedged through mortises and the shelf is mortised directly into the legs and fastened with a wenge peg. All of the joints are mechanical, so even if glue fails the joints will remain together.   Dimensions: 28"w x 28"d x 26"h     https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1464705307058-SAOP3L2MXWZMXCGNTRV7/IMG_2624.jpg Cherry End Tables - Cherry End Table Detail of wenge peg fastening mortise and tenon joint between the leg and shelf.         https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1464705360920-LO9TQOICD0XG6GWB5Q17/IMG_2698.jpg Cherry End Tables - Cherry End Tables Detail of figured cherry and double through tenons wedged with wenge.           http://www.ericfurstenberg.com/cherry-coffee-table daily 0.75 2016-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1478615124664-DW6X6HM2ZB8J74VBHUR4/IMG_2892.jpg Cherry Coffee Table - Cherry Coffee Table Floating top cherry coffee table with wedge accents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1478615124664-DW6X6HM2ZB8J74VBHUR4/IMG_2892.jpg Cherry Coffee Table - Cherry Coffee Table Floating top cherry coffee table with wedge accents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1478615977492-T21MMT05LLQF4YAU8314/IMG_2892.jpg Cherry Coffee Table - Floating Top Coffee Table Floating top coffee table built from cherry and wenge.   Dimensions: 19h x 29d x 60w.       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1478615986712-XIRVR9XDWFQ9GXII0VDG/IMG_2947.jpg Cherry Coffee Table - Closeup of wenge feet and bead         https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56da355904426203947fd90d/5821df48b3db2b2d71b806bf/5821df76b3db2b2d71b808c1/1478614902196/ Cherry Coffee Table https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1478619447133-TD8IOT1XCRALCRPF1DFX/IMG_2901.jpg Cherry Coffee Table - Detail Another view of wenge feet and bead. From this angle you can see the top float above the structure of the base.       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1478615041066-KQY8RK0CF7VPXD5WLEV3/IMG_1002.JPG Cherry Coffee Table https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1478619459176-03XWOBMGV4NFLYIPZ8IU/IMG_2944.jpg Cherry Coffee Table - More detail of floating top wenge bead           http://www.ericfurstenberg.com/walnut-slab-desk daily 0.75 2025-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1478617241105-FWXAE3FVUL06M2NW7G3K/thumb_IMG_3778_1024.jpg Walnut Slab Desk - Walnut Slab Desk This live edge slab desk is constructed of walnut, cherry and red elm. All lumber sourced from salvaged trees grown in Lyme NH. The owner, a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, liked the idea of locally sourced material.     Dimensions: 29h x 24d x 60w   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1478617241105-FWXAE3FVUL06M2NW7G3K/thumb_IMG_3778_1024.jpg Walnut Slab Desk - Walnut Slab Desk This live edge slab desk is constructed of walnut, cherry and red elm. All lumber sourced from salvaged trees grown in Lyme NH. The owner, a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, liked the idea of locally sourced material.     Dimensions: 29h x 24d x 60w   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1478616604564-JOA3YWJETK94RRQOMM85/thumb_IMG_3780_1024.jpg Walnut Slab Desk - Drawer and slab detail The drawer pull is a copper enshin, a tool used for pediatric acupressure. The copper inlay on the slab edge began as a way to disguise defects in the edge and the finished pattern forms a symbolic yin-yang.       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1478616605316-GW3DTM4ENMFRBHZJ7NSX/thumb_IMG_3807_1024.jpg Walnut Slab Desk - Slab detail Crotch figure and cherry butterfly keys inlaid to stabilize central crack.       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1478617238205-HKBQ5IVKXU8NLN9AGDIE/thumb_IMG_3802_1024.jpg Walnut Slab Desk - Leg detail Copper pins used to secure the mortise and tenon joint meander up the leg, forming another symbolic yin-yang.       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1478616056092-SZO4JL6440T6MYIGY5AQ/thumb_IMG_3780_1024.jpg Walnut Slab Desk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1478617240283-1GTFQCLECSE7P1JY1WGF/thumb_IMG_3788_1024.jpg Walnut Slab Desk - Slab Detail Another view.       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1478616612844-OJNI1TWONDX0TPR0LNRV/thumb_IMG_3830_1024.jpg Walnut Slab Desk - Slab Detail Another view.       http://www.ericfurstenberg.com/small-shaker-tables daily 0.75 2017-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1486576833618-9D304NQSMIUSP7LRCEU4/IMG_3860.jpg Small Shaker Tables         Small Shaker Tables, Walnut and Cherry. Trio of the classic Shaker round stand: simple, elegant, functional.     https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1486576833618-9D304NQSMIUSP7LRCEU4/IMG_3860.jpg Small Shaker Tables         Small Shaker Tables, Walnut and Cherry. Trio of the classic Shaker round stand: simple, elegant, functional.     http://www.ericfurstenberg.com/cherry-bookcase daily 0.75 2017-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1491678888629-SAY1OGZ4VY7Z7LL2MPPV/P1040897.JPG Cherry Bookcase https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1491678888629-SAY1OGZ4VY7Z7LL2MPPV/P1040897.JPG Cherry Bookcase https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1492006965048-HJMJ7LJWUGX9VF6OKW9L/IMG_3910.JPG Cherry Bookcase - Cherry Bookcase Elegant cherry bookcase constructed from a matched set of cherry boards with a wenge accent bead. Dovetailed case, frame and panel back, and mitered bracket feet.       Dimensions: 48"h x 30"w x 14"d. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1492007128805-2EH54SH1SY2Q0QHTSRQT/IMG_4003.JPG Cherry Bookcase - Cherry Bookcase Front view of wenge bead and bracket feet.     https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1492007082367-QQAW3CAIYY7ZSOF48VMY/IMG_3950.JPG Cherry Bookcase - Cherry Bookcase Detail of front apron and feet.     https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1492007040075-NABRIAJBSZ8W2UKEG1IG/IMG_3933.JPG Cherry Bookcase - Cherry Bookcase Hand cut dovetails. The top board and side pieces are each glued up from two smaller boards from the same log, yielding perfect color and grain matching. Can you see the glue lines?   http://www.ericfurstenberg.com/walnut-bed-frame daily 0.75 2019-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1548255888031-UUX1RDOLF1JLE8ZTBZ4K/fullsizeoutput_d84.jpeg Walnut Bed Frame - Walnut Bed Frame Queen size bed frame constructed with solid walnut and walnut crotch veneer. All this material came from a local tree. Veneer sheets sawn by me in the workshop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1548255888031-UUX1RDOLF1JLE8ZTBZ4K/fullsizeoutput_d84.jpeg Walnut Bed Frame - Walnut Bed Frame Queen size bed frame constructed with solid walnut and walnut crotch veneer. All this material came from a local tree. Veneer sheets sawn by me in the workshop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1548257968848-MYR2F72GZCRMHI2W57Q5/fullsizeoutput_d87.jpeg Walnut Bed Frame - Another Angle... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1548256116664-OIGMHMJFJ7QUOBF1A0Z4/fullsizeoutput_d81.jpeg Walnut Bed Frame - Detail of crotch veneer panels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1548256139590-5SI49N2BK39UGY5HH8ET/fullsizeoutput_d85.jpeg Walnut Bed Frame - ...more detail of panels. http://www.ericfurstenberg.com/photos-from-the-shop daily 0.75 2025-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1750443617192-QND0VD20TQLN54ELIDT0/IMG_2926.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Recently completed OM size with red spruce, mahogany and K&K pure mini pickup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1750443617192-QND0VD20TQLN54ELIDT0/IMG_2926.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Recently completed OM size with red spruce, mahogany and K&K pure mini pickup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1750443619012-KTZC5U0UL04AP4V5AKPP/IMG_2884.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Rosewood headplate with MOP inlay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1750443620099-45EQFRW5ZD45L40KHHM7/IMG_2877.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Red spruce and mahogany! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1748966179072-522SDUE1VTYQMCYRPO0N/IMG_2711.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Done! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1728065232314-LKPGAHZ7YMP488RWMRD8/IMG_1598.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1748966199812-L7PZ03TTXBKNIZDWEOCF/IMG_2715.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1748966144347-2UFDWSCRJUC8OM7PDKL6/IMG_2808.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Bracing and sides mounted I build from the soundboard up. I don’t use any molds or forms during the build — this allows me to build the box without tension, which contributes to the open sound of my guitars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1748965925034-PVA9X3JK61C7HBKZWDXS/IMG_2822.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1748966041226-15UBLU6CLQY3XFXMEPT0/IMG_2863.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Aligning the neck This is critical. Playability is king. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1748965815183-WCR5P9PU32QPWOWNRV9B/IMG_2864.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - My initials, in Morse Code https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1748965995040-OQYP77KY0LBVRFZR2NS1/IMG_2821.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1748965756919-SAMQR0XIYOYYIQSYBDV4/image-asset.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Hand tools are all that is needed for shaping the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1744305353831-13HMIF2DYF9NJB65U5HZ/image-asset.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Signed This is not my guitar, but I made it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1744305205424-0OFT6XIMWJG7WIMYSCHS/image-asset.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - More bracing I’ve been working on hybrid scalloped/tapered bracing, to provide fast attack and lots of overtones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1744305094095-RBQMBPB8MTS3NI4E192Z/image-asset.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Fan inlay on custom dread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1740594478984-SEDBMEEUZISA24P5L3N3/image-asset.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Frontside Red spruce, rosewood fingerboard and cherry burl rosette. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1740594533118-2SFOJMXQ0B4KRUN8UBHZ/image-asset.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Binding and purfling Cherry binding with black/maple/jatoba purfling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1740594503404-G7P0ZK82WFAV02UG8V9F/image-asset.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Back side Wenge back and sides, mahogany neck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1740594379491-ENXLDPTSHA4K9FZ2IA3N/image-asset.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Planing bindings and purflings I love the striped shavings from a handplane https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1740594308055-GSAP391SIDAE6Z2NPK6T/image-asset.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Cherry burl! Detail of Cherry burl rosette and back inlay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1740594168619-7QSN05OUWYGSTXW2MC19/image-asset.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Small jumbo: Adi/Wenge with cherry burl Beginnings of a Small Jumbo for fingerstyle players. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1728065234016-4QB4THZB90PZKXCY3YOW/IMG_1529.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Fitting Bindings Almost there…these need to fit perfectly. It is a time consuming process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1731605186104-7Y1K6N9FCUAW31O7XSO5/IMG_1874.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - End Graft End graft using local cherry burl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1728065232154-YZSX4I7HNXXKQ1PYL6AP/IMG_1549.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Shellacking I love finishing guitars…after all the time and effort, it is so great to see them with finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1728065241858-JNMMX4Y1IY5TIO6LO783/IMG_1321.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Shavings Nothing beats a handplane for fine work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1728065234651-IH0P4TMK6DSUSSEOQLBZ/IMG_1538.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Local Red Spruce A load of red spruce ready for processing/grading. Grown in Lyme NH. I am so lucky to be able to work with this excellent material! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1728065236351-YDI70VJP1I06EMB6S520/IMG_1527.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Bindings ready for bending Binding and side purfling ready for bending and fitting. I see a few extras…there is always some breakage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1731612932814-IQCIPWDHUKHFWAAG4PAY/IMG_1881.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Modern volute Modern headstock/neck volute. Provides extra support for the headstock/neck and a nice backstop for your hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1728065238949-75BVQ1BF6F4ZG248IA6Q/IMG_1343.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Local Walnut Local walnut back after trimming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1728065238967-B4VH31C0XRJI9JVYE9D5/IMG_1305.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Its in the bag Side laminations resting in the vacuum bag before gluing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1728945917418-S24AQUG6137MNK5DYTPW/IMG_1234.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Ribbon Sapele Amazing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1731605293474-NCXZYXYYC43HYSEJ619A/IMG_1873.jpg On the bench and recently completed - Spalted elm rosette Local spalted elm soundhole rosette and wenge and maple binding/purfling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1731605188003-D4FMUYLH4H0JG6ZEFOT0/IMG_1641.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Figured maple headstock veneer Harvested locally https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1731605189206-0KLFJXP77MM75G8BKW04/IMG_1633.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Cherry burl headplate veneer Harvested locally https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1731605583561-PQPACIYY7XQTX4VK6NPI/IMG_1791.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - A close shave Trimming fingerboard binding. Sneak up on the perfect fit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1731605808196-IBDGSZLIEMP4QE8EN07K/IMG_1769.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Chladni free plate tuning Using Chladni patterns to tune a soundboard. This involves driving a top at different frequencies to identify different modes of vibration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1732139757512-WRE6XKJ4YLX85QYF9AC5/image-asset.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Black Locust Local black locust logs awaiting processing into billets for backs and sides. Black locust is an excellent alternative to imported rosewood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1732139876565-8PO7N4UULSNADBPLJ0XY/IMG_1902.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Quartered locust Black locust split and quartered by hand. This yields straight billets with perfect vertical grain. For the guitar this means stronger and more resonant backs and sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1732139894685-A49BMA7SDOE0CX26OQ1S/IMG_1904.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - White spruce Local white spruce salvaged from the Dartmouth Skiway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1732139880849-SARD5F4OJS3EQ7TK5FLU/IMG_1905.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Splitting spruce Hand split spruce yields straight billets with perfect vertical grain. This makes the soundboard lighter, stiffer, and more responsive. http://www.ericfurstenberg.com/guitar-models daily 0.75 2025-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1731595745683-TXGX0TUVI6Z7WN0SA9B6/image-asset.jpeg Models - 0 / Parlor The smallest guitar I offer, usually with a 24.75 scale length. Small and comfortable, this guitar is easy to play. The tone is punchy and focused, perfect for string to string melody playing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1731595745683-TXGX0TUVI6Z7WN0SA9B6/image-asset.jpeg Models - 0 / Parlor The smallest guitar I offer, usually with a 24.75 scale length. Small and comfortable, this guitar is easy to play. The tone is punchy and focused, perfect for string to string melody playing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1731604063747-I3RTSV6B0SW2NBLWLNJ6/IMG_1871.jpeg Models - 00 Balance and comfort. Articulate notes, string to string balance and rich tone in a small package. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1756565478455-HMD6Z9I8INLIGKO0OQZD/IMG_2930.jpeg Models - OM / OOO The all-rounder: power, tone and balance. 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Amazing colors and pattern, and a great smooth, balanced tone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/35fedc4f-254d-4dfa-8871-6648507d06c3/IMG_4277.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Cutaway closeup. Note how the grain lines continue around the cutaway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/915c7801-4fb9-4b60-920a-cc914e640475/IMG_4338.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Binding on the cutaway, haven’t managed to cleanup the glue yet! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/2f732a90-d57a-4d68-8117-0dd152870631/IMG_4368.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Fingerboard, ebony bound with granadillo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/fb0d6fa7-a032-4ef6-b610-ff07e5622169/IMG_4370.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Headplate with bookmatched myrtlewood, MOP inlay and granadillo binding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/ce40ad58-e441-4b42-9ea2-92f6a349dec0/IMG_4335.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Back of headstock and volute https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/949d6d55-5afd-470f-af1e-7b445fb98b7f/IMG_4332.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/b4ef6224-e819-4cf1-a19c-4a86058c374f/IMG_4320.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Front https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/ae077cf5-e6ac-4a06-9f29-ee0f5be7b235/IMG_4308.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Close up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/a33975c0-1fc3-4bf3-9492-20489a4fcf13/IMG_4309.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Headplate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/f9a1e86d-a8de-4878-8a1c-a95d8dc31c0a/IMG_4294.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/165d25e0-b08b-4389-87ea-32c415acd5aa/IMG_4194.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out End graft with mitered side purfling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/33018c8e-6844-4839-8025-d1e00fb680fc/IMG_4191.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Headplate bound with ebony and mitered maple purfling. Getting miters tight on non-90 degree corners is difficult and these are pretty darn tight! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/68276901-16a4-4c03-b0b8-4ddd678a5049/IMG_4190.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out More detail of mitered purfling. Getting miters tight on non-90 degree corners is difficult and these are pretty darn tight! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/31808e71-a7f9-4438-9149-aabe2e542f89/IMG_4120.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/397399d0-b029-4555-8a7c-414e8437092e/IMG_4119.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/f95ae095-a984-4681-a9f3-2982adff2334/IMG_4117.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/4ebceed1-12dd-40f5-991b-70fb7b601e8a/IMG_4125.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Bound is better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/013c21c8-9619-4c22-82f0-28f2f7584407/IMG_3948.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out High tech rig for stiffness testing (not shown, caliper for measuring the deflection). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/6983d406-f305-4e93-b50d-722a020296d4/Image+1-13-26+at+7.40%E2%80%AFPM.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Data informs experience, and vice versa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/5c47c7f1-4d0a-43e3-83d8-1e919240f6be/IMG_4068.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/682be145-609c-4ba2-8dad-e156a7078915/IMG_4069.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/a57ddafb-e7cf-462f-ad85-c0c2e8a44b13/IMG_3967.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Rosette installed! 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I HOPE this will be on the bench soon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/4fbfc0df-684e-434b-a633-39c94bc122ac/IMG_3851.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/4b806508-a191-4800-83fd-c194155a4808/IMG_3766.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Gluing on the neck/fingerboard. I’ve gone back to the standard method, for simplicity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/fe41562b-feff-447a-996d-100b8c3a35fb/IMG_3768.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out I scrape away the finish before gluing the bridge. A properly sharpened chisel with a burr makes this easy. Those of you with a good eye will notice that the abalone rings are composed of larger pieces, not zip-flex. I don’t like seeing al the little breaks in zip flex. The rings are not single pieces, but it is very hard to see the joints. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/69178d3b-20c8-4a52-b293-f03fe6ce3f87/IMG_3769.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Bridge glued and saddle slot routed. I prefer to rout the slot after gluing the bridge. With a good jig, compensation of the saddle is easy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/b5a1c934-34cd-4e37-823a-7200a5be5b8a/IMG_3772.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Completed front view https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/28e9c846-00fb-4a95-bc40-35ff7e51aae0/IMG_3776.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Completed shoulder view https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/216fa924-a785-4d07-a163-06f7f0d890f9/IMG_3775.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Closeup of inlay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/ebeca08a-71d4-4b66-9d0f-e4c025e37075/IMG_3723.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/09982633-ca35-4ee0-b145-ec6fed450ce1/IMG_3724.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/29f5a8ec-d179-4247-87cc-78568abafae9/IMG_3725.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/3b987ceb-c9ea-4062-864e-73324eec0c2c/IMG_3730.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/c824fd5e-a508-4693-8391-e4e00316212b/IMG_3727.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/402ad19c-1503-4af8-a759-d44d44fc4378/IMG_3028.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/46858bc4-72dd-47ea-92e0-eb6224043681/IMG_3703.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/4a0ccf39-17eb-4b50-94c6-e8428f7a1ce8/IMG_3614.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/bbbe8831-953d-4122-8e45-68a42afdb933/IMG_3609.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/11b84da9-c696-49fe-9195-79410f529e10/IMG_3603.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Bookmatched black walnut on the headplate, to unify the theme of the guitar with the bookmatched back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/7e5f1c8e-3701-427a-ab3d-a5357dc3e878/IMG_3611.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out My “signature”, my initials inlaid in Morse Code. This time on the front of the bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/7791bb20-2237-4212-8428-7ed1747976f4/IMG_3600.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Nice bookmatched black walnut, local to Lyme NH. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/82bcb4e4-b947-4055-9d8a-9de74839da9b/IMG_3630.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/84e5efbb-7a19-440b-ac52-a50effc76e9a/IMG_3649.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/6b44bb1f-8bda-4c5e-a296-686b392b6908/IMG_3648.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/ea88d190-acf2-4105-9640-25702cc5d107/IMG_3656.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/ebd3387d-3243-418f-8e75-79d6fe3c333b/IMG_3651.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/adcf274f-f68a-465c-be6d-083755fd489e/IMG_3662.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1761845847432-2WLYY7APDYVWZXX15HJY/IMG_3578.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1761845847958-006P6ZHUFY123GSIMUSR/IMG_3577.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1761845850049-G9J6XJ9M3L6D81FE5L2P/IMG_3572.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/e5fdcc96-5ec6-44dc-8a5f-a698f5c4e295/IMG_3552.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/78a58d59-02ae-4687-ba43-779963d8989e/IMG_3580.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1761165011726-MZ2LMCZ308ZYJWG88W98/IMG_3532.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1761165011218-A9B2C80KMXSRQMCID9WS/IMG_3534.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/e31e6c64-8f4f-46b6-878d-7f9559ff92a2/IMG_3291.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/32e76c1b-dd8d-40dc-8be6-eef6bf6178a9/IMG_3401.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/33f96f4e-10eb-4868-9d78-b15d0b7b5de1/IMG_3363.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759412551711-ZZKS55B8R2GSDJLD9BW5/IMG_3417.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759412552594-R8X71OZLC5LS7N6Q4M9N/IMG_3415.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759350056560-K1KVERHB0LORW74JUUOG/IMG_3294.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759350055672-ZFYCCNX26Q5ZR2A5VFW5/IMG_3293.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759350059205-8A5PFGKNVCXVK9Y8JZ7M/IMG_3295.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759350059740-6N3Q3VFBM1F0S139DM71/IMG_3298.jpeg On the bench and recently completed - Laminated structural sides Laminated sides add stability and mass. This allows the soundboard to vibrate freely, because the structural sides support the string tensions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759350062372-79QP5Y6HKKC9N468XNDM/IMG_3311.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759350062962-2Z2SSGA3OPKDWGY1BCM2/IMG_3308.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759350066967-M7DK2E1RBMDBNDS8WOLD/IMG_3325.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759350067167-SOWEAULIE8T8QSP4CD5R/IMG_3328.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759350070363-21DAARZP8O8CWAV9CI2P/IMG_3348.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759350070799-M6N5C4APMAPZFUJ9Q0PG/IMG_3349.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759351515419-DT2ITFY2QS9FJLOMMCLE/IMG_3391.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759351514938-EUQ2ZRK3J7JL8NBJI1UM/IMG_3394.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759351517949-VVOTNCCAV7K8RJW73HPN/IMG_3396.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759351518580-R2MHM4ADJYFIOXGM2U9Z/IMG_3397.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759351522096-K3BRAL5X5IZPGUAONV83/IMG_3393.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759351523123-D3DO405C21XKBJVHIHX0/IMG_3399.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759351524716-V6PGQW1FLFVPCN84Q7UB/IMG_3400.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759352279910-LD7NAILQEN5HI1VFGHTY/IMG_2930.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759352278534-4VMGBH5XEDHLT8S568SG/IMG_2931.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759352283612-Q11QCU95BVRTGK52XMAL/IMG_2922.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759352285181-8SJKY2CZHS8PQYX0Z7X7/IMG_2896.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759352287505-VUCYTZQ4MZYYGHOBXQMF/IMG_2877.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759352290333-07CWG9A4CUXYHDZANQUS/IMG_2876.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759352291182-P1T5IAPPKPLWYR6AG05J/IMG_2868.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759352294174-7Y9ZMUTAE98S3W0P0LQ5/IMG_2864.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759351935286-T3DSNAMH4VZBU8LNRKM9/1756E266-18A4-4E28-801A-7E13571F7694.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759351931187-KQKDKSCDEAA7TW9XG8FX/BADF50A6-3EFA-414E-962F-A703C4DC97FE.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759351935438-MJ5BKL2RRKH7IX6QQ5CE/IMG_2727.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759351940946-ZXK0UU9NVB1GV5HAJHCO/IMG_2724.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759351940440-F4OQ5PZYRZIV3QL2QSQY/IMG_2723.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759351944874-5R0F5BMBKUQPK4W3FPJV/IMG_2722.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759351945575-UFDGFVORYSTZR0XIGQI0/IMG_2718.jpeg On the bench and recently completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56da355904426203947fd90d/1759351947779-8G3S6EHVL8KXF01H08QL/IMG_2714.jpeg On the bench and recently completed