Milking Stool, closeup
White oak / 2022 14.5 × 14.5 × 10Traditional three-legged milking stool. Hand tools only. Detail close-up.
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- About
Designer and artist based in New York City. Currently enrolled in the 2024 class at the Krenov School of Fine Woodworking.
- Region
- Brooklyn, NY
- Website
- rmatsa.com
- Professional Status
- Student
Portfolio
Milking Stool, closeup
White oak / 2022 14.5 × 14.5 × 10Traditional three-legged milking stool. Hand tools only. Detail close-up.
Tea Cabinet
Cypress, spalted maple, Eastern maple, mountain mahogany / 2023 29" × 11" × 7" (73 × 28 × 18 cm)Dovetailed wall cabinet. This was my first student project at the Krenov School of Fine Woodworking.
Tea Cabinet, closeup
Cypress, spalted maple, Eastern maple, mountain mahogany / 2023 29" × 11" × 7" (73 × 28 × 18 cm)Dovetailed wall cabinet. Closeup of the hand-carved door pulls.
This was my first student project at the Krenov School of Fine Woodworking.
Wall cabinet, closeup
White oak, basswood, ash, African ebony / 2023Small wall cabinet made from quartersawn white oak, with ship-lapped basswood back. Closeup.
Milking Stool
White oak / 2022 14.5 × 14.5 × 10Traditional three-legged milking stool. Hand tools only.
Sycamore miter box
Sycamore, African ebony, pink ivory / 2023Two-tier mitered box from sycamore, African ebony, and pink ivory. Hand tools only.
Sycamore mitered box
Sycamore, African ebony, pink ivory / 2023Two-tier mitered box from sycamore, African ebony, and pink ivory. Hand tools only.
Tea Cabinet
Cypress, spalted maple, Eastern maple, mountain mahogany / 2023 29" × 11" × 7" (73 × 28 × 18 cm)Dovetailed wall cabinet. A side view of the half-blind dovetailed carcass.
This was my first student project at the Krenov School of Fine Woodworking.
Tea Cabinet
Cypress, spalted maple, Eastern maple, mountain mahogany / 2023 29" × 11" × 7" (73 × 28 × 18 cm)Dovetailed wall cabinet. This was my first student project at the Krenov School of Fine Woodworking.
Four-way dovetail joint
Poplar / 2023Hand-cut four-way dovetail, disassembled. Part of an exercise to become familiar with traditional Japanese joinery.
Tea Cabinet
Cypress, spalted maple, Eastern maple, mountain mahogany / 2023 29" × 11" × 7" (73 × 28 × 18 cm)Dovetailed wall cabinet. This was my first student project at the Krenov School of Fine Woodworking.
Wall cabinet, closeup
White oak, basswood, ash, African ebony / 2023Small wall cabinet made from quartersawn white oak, with basswood back. Closeup.
Four-way dovetail joint
Poplar / 2023Hand-cut four-way dovetail, wax-finished/painted and assembled. Part of an exercise to become familiar with traditional Japanese joinery.
Spanish cedar mitered box
Cedar, basswood, African ebony / 2023Two-tier mitered box from cedar, basswood and African ebony. Lid secures with magnets. Hand tools only.
Tea Cabinet, closeup
Cypress, spalted maple, Eastern maple, mountain mahogany / 2023 29" × 11" × 7" (73 × 28 × 18 cm)Dovetailed wall cabinet. Closeup of the hand-carved removable shelf pins.
This was my first student project at the Krenov School of Fine Woodworking.
Spanish cedar mitered box
Cedar, basswood, African ebony / 2023Two-tier mitered box from cedar, basswood and African ebony. Lid secures with magnets. Hand tools only.
Wall cabinet
White oak, basswood, ash, African ebony / 2023Small wall cabinet made from quartersawn white oak, with ship-lapped basswood back. Dovetailed carcass, dadoed shelves, small drawer with half-blind dovetail joinery and hand-carved African ebony pull. Hang with a french cleat. Hand tools only.
Lapping scarf joint
Poplar, cherry / 2023Hand-cut lapping scarf joint. Traditional used in houses, temples and post repairs. Part of an exercise to become familiar with traditional Japanese joinery.
Spanish cedar mitered box
Cedar, basswood, African ebony / 2023Two-tier miter box from cedar, basswood and African ebony. Lid secures with magnets. Hand tools only.
Wall cabinet
White oak, basswood, ash, African ebony / 2023Small wall cabinet made from quartersawn white oak, with ship-lapped basswood back. Dovetailed carcass, dadoed shelves, small drawer with half-blind dovetail joinery and hand-carved African ebony pull. Hang with a french cleat. Hand tools only.
Tea Cabinet, closeup
Cypress, spalted maple, Eastern maple, mountain mahogany / 2023 29" × 11" × 7" (73 × 28 × 18 cm)Dovetailed wall cabinet. Close of one of the dovetailed drawers.
This was my first student project at the Krenov School of Fine Woodworking.