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Ark For Jewish Torah
One of the most interesting commissions to date, this ARK (or "Aron Hakodesh") is built in cherry and maple and designed to safely house and
present up to two Torah, the Jewish Holy scroll. Standing over 6 feet tall, this housing unit is built in two separate pieces that can be simply
separated for efficient and safe storage. The upper section houses the Torah(s) and had a custom designed rail
that allows for a wrap-around hanging curtain. Separate adjustable stops in the base and the top crown provide side-to-side
and lateral support for the handles of the Torah. The lower section, which separates from the upper part below
the mid transitional moulding, is hinged so that the sides fold flat behind the front face. The whole unit can be disassembled quickly
and simply without tools. Safety clips at the rear ensure that the sections are connected securely.
The unit is built from interlocking frames made of solid cherry and maple veneer for both aesthetics and light-weight.
The whole assembly is finished in three coats of natural Danish oil with a final coat of satin wax.
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Maple Library Installation
A large installation completed Autumn 2002,
the maple library consists of seven carcasses containing fourty shelves.
The units are constructed from rotary cut maple veneer plywood with solid
maple edging and maple veneer backs using biscuit joinery. The carcasses
stand on adjustable legs that are wrapped with a removeable toe-kick that
houses electrical, telephone and cable TV connections. The carcasses
are topped with a traditional roman ogee maple mid-moulding, valance and
solid maple roman ogee crown moulding. The corner unit boasts glass
shelves and will be finished with a glass door. A large solid maple
writing desk is also included.
The installation also incorporated five additional halogen pot
lights, additional conveniently spaced electrical outlets and a central
vacuum connection.
The whole assembly is finished in three coats of clear protective
polyurathane laquer.
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