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Sure, you thought we named this massive island leg after the Colonial/Victorian town on the seacoast of Georgia, didn't you? Well, okay, maybe we did; but have you ever thought that it might also be named after the grassy area near the tropical rain forests? Near the savanna, the massive trees keep watch over the wetlands and the myriad animals that live there. Those trees are such stately creatures that it seems even nature itself couldn't topple them. Imagine your kitchen a savanna of sorts; a place to go for peace and tranquility. A place for nourishment and drink. A place to congregate and mingle. What better island leg to include in this special area of your home than the Massive Savannah Island Leg?

When all you want to accentuate your dream piece is a good square column, then the cap for that fluted or reeded column might just be the Large End Onlay. Even the most discriminating eyes find this great carving to be the perfect way to top a column. You know, I've said for years that it is easy to convince everyone that you are the finest craftsman on the planet, and without letting on that you had a lot of help from Osborne Wood Products. All you have to do is take a simple bookcase, put some wide stiles on it and grace it with a column made of Osborne Wood Products Reeded Molding, and then top it with the Large End Onlay.

Contributed by Charles Head, Beautiful Interiors

How many times have you struggled with getting that dowel or dowel screw tightly into a bun foot and then hoped it lasted? Yeah, we've all been there. Well, Osborne Wood Products has the answer. A captured 5/16 hanger bolt is already attached to this charming 4" Apple Bun foot. So now, instead of trying to figure out how to somehow attach a bun foot, we've a clear-cut answer. Just build necessary blocking into the piece so that you can use a captured nut, a tee nut, or make it so as to attach it with a washer and nut from the top side. So much versatility, yet with so much character and grace--the 4" Apple Bun w/hanger bolt.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what if the doctor that I made a beautiful cherry desk for asked for Square Apple Feet on his desk? Huh, how about them apples? Well, it turns out that this surgeon loves the shape of the apples, but he wanted his desk in his personal office at home to have a more comfortable look; so he chose the Square Apple Foot. The Cherry wood made this desk one of class and the envy of his other doctor friends (I hope to sell them all custom-made desks).

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After taking the time to make my own Tapered Square Foot for a retro entertainment center a couple of years ago, I realized it was time to look for them already made. Have you ever tried to taper something that short? Have you ever tried to keep your hands out of the saw blade? After my last attempt found one of the leg blanks launched across the workshop and landing in the dog's bed, I said "No more! "It is time to find a source." Thankfully, the pros at Osborne Wood Products are set up to do this kind of thing on a regular basis. Kaydee, my Labrador Retriever, will appreciate not being run out of her bed again.

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It was a windy day when I exited the streetcar and made my way into the upscale hotel. There, standing by the doorway to the salon, was my dining companion for the evening. but, something else caught my eye. "What is that magnificent creation?" I thought to myself. Upon further examination, I got my answer. It was a pair of corbels that flanked the opening of the salon entrance. I was taken aback as I learned the name of these wonderful creations. Bearing the name of this adventurous city, the corbels were simply called the San Francisco Contemporary Corbel. I was atwitter with joy upon my new-found discovery.

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This beautiful corbel incorporates simple clean lines with a little extra in the design department. The addition of the extra 'hump' in concert with the classic ogee effect makes this corbel special.

Like the city itself, the New York Corbel is big, in your face, and expects to be displayed in a place of prominence in your next woodworking project. At 12 inches tall and 8 inches on top, this larger contemporary corbel deserves a second look. The sleek contemporary styling certainly might find itself more at home in Trump Tower than at the Empire State Building. But, the fact that this corbel has so much potential means it transverses period details. Ornate, yet awe inspiring, this corbel is versatile.

When I first laid eyes on the Florence Bar Corbel, it almost took my breath away. Those beautiful curves with the impeccable carvings made this a 'must-use'. I couldn't wait to get my first project underway with using this corbel. The client was taken aback with the beauty of the bar I had slaved over in my workshop. They kept saying, "There's something really special about this piece and we can't put our finger on it." I knew. It was the use of a couple of Florence Bar Corbels that me this bar absolutely stand out.

You know what they say about Texas, things are just bigger there. Well, this corbel in our Contemporary Corbel line is just that. When you need the illusion of height, this one is the clear choice. At 26" tall, the Houston Contemporary Corbel will not be intimidated by anything that surrounds it. You can certainly know that this corbel will hold its own among the biggest and best architectural designs.

Look at the smooth lines. Take your finger and gently traverse the lovely mahogany grain. This is the leg. It's the one that you've been searching for. It will make your island sing with joy--the joy of being in the exact spot on earth that you created--the exact spot where your craftsmanship talents have taken you from a craftsman to a true master craftsman.

This 8 inch Island Leg is a substantial leg with a dainty twist. Have you noticed the gentle curves and the exquisite little concave and convex accoutrements? The little coves and diminutive beads make this leg also, well, dainty. It is the best of both worlds. The 8 inch Islander Island Leg more than any other leg in the Osborne Wood Products Island Table Leg line embodies the ability to give a substantial feel to the island, but yet keep the features light and elegant.

When size matters, the 8 inch Concord Leg is the hands-down choice. This elegant but massive island leg can support the heaviest of structures. If you recall back to a time when large butcher blocks were found in the abattoir, this leg is the one you can picture in your mind holding up the large maple cutting surface. Whether supporting a butcher block or just your farmhouse-style kitchen island, the 8 inch Concord Leg is perhaps the only item genuinely perfect for your kitchen.

This unique little foot is created especially for that mission style or Chippendale piece that is yearning for the perfect little boost to raise it gently off the floor. The Square Medium Square also positions itself directly in the middle of all squats so that it becomes everything to every craftsman. Ideal for trunks, chests, cupboards and semaniers, the Square Medium Squat foot stands ready to hold up your excellence in craftsmanship.

With today's love affair with the Craftsman Period and its highlighting of the square style legs and feet, it is only fitting that the Square Tulip Foot has emerged on the scene. The Square Tulip Foot combines the smooth lines of the tulip with the four-sided dramatic, yet simplistic, Arts and Crafts styling reminiscent of the 20th century.

How does one accentuate a lovely chest or bureau? Well, there is no question that the 3 1/4 inch Square Brunswick offers details not found on any other bun foot. Although square in its presentation, the sculptural lines and combination of coves and rounds offer you the most elegant of all the Square Bun Feet options. Where else have the immaculate stylings of the American Craftsman movement shown so prevalently?

Since most consider the word bridle to mean 'a harness', one might conclude that the two concave lines on our Square Bridle Foot are emulating a bridle of sorts. Or if you are more comfortable with the definition of bridle being 'to harness', then the furniture in place to not let it drift into oblivion. Maybe you like the more obscure definition of 'bridle' being to move quickly as in "This Bridle Foot with its delicate little pads underneath its strong midsection appears to allow my creation to gently glide across the room with the slight touch of a finger." Whatever definition you subscribe to, the Square Bridle Foot may be just the right foot to add that extra dimension to your most cherished item.

"Teacher's Pet." That is what we used to say to all the kids back at the "Old School" who brought the teacher an apple. Well, this cute little Apple Foot might make the teacher take a second glance. You see, this foot is not round, and although it's about the same size as a real apple, it has a few different characteristics. The 4" Square Apple Foot comes in a variety of species of wood, and rumor has it that it supports the weight of a chest, cupboard, or chair a little better than a real apple would.

As we ambled through the door of the B&B something caught our attention. The island in this kitchen was just so perfect in every way. The pale yellow color that must have endured steady use for decades. . . the distressed surface that had seen years of wear. This island must date back to the late 1800's, I surmised. I asked my host at the bed and breakfast where he found such an impressive antique. "Oh, that. I made that last week in my shop out back. How do you like it?" He asked. "Like it, I would pay thousands for that," my wife piped up. "Well, let me get online and place an order for 4 Massive Wilmington Legs in maple from Osborne Wood Products and I'll get started," stated the host and, evidently, master craftsman. This is going to be quite a week, I thought to myself.

Contributed by Charles Head, Beautiful Interiors

(This leg is formerly known as the Husky Island)

What could be more perfect than the Extended Roman Island Corbel with Acanthus Leaves for your next project? Its tall height answers that age old question of "Where am I going to get a corbel for a 42" high bar?" This exquisitely carved corbel with its acanthus leaves leave no detail on the design table. It's all there. From the charming scroll work on the sides to the strength of the large acanthus leaf, this corbel will make your island the envy of every craftsman on the block.

At a height of 41 inches this Island Corbel takes care of that problem of the 42 inch high island or bar area. This bar-height has always been a problem area. Do I take a standard leg and add blocking at the bottom or do I take a standard leg and somehow piece the top to look acceptable? Well, you know what? Acceptable just isn't good enough anymore. Osborne Wood Products gives 'acceptable' the boot and now replaces that outdated term with 'exactly what's needed'. The Extended Roman Island Corbel is now the perfect leg for that bar or tall island.

Adding just a hint of contemporary flair to Osborne Wood Products' Island Leg collection is the Fluted St. Simons Island Leg. This leg, true to its namesake, is bold, somewhat pretentious, and slightly contemporary yet deeply rooted in the basics of style and craftsmanship. As a key member of any kitchen island, this leg offers a sleek look that begs the onlooker to take a longing gaze from the square shoulder all the way down to the demure foot.

The Square Wilmington Island Leg is a leg crafter's dream. A craftsman's longing is to show the fruits of his labor. The multiple details showcased on this superb leg add up to one of the most sought after additions that we have introduced in some time. The strong long square at the top lends the craftsman much flexibility in design and application.

So many islands today are made with a bottom shelf. The choices of legs for this particular application have been, shall we say 'limited'. But now the variety expands due to the work of the designers and craftsmen at Osborne Wood Products. With two squares now on these legs, the opportunity for a stretcher base with a shelf has been addressed. The square styling exhibits the new wave of contemporary design. The Square Islander Leg is already making its mark in the vast array of Island Legs.

Reminiscent of the Crescent City, the New Orleans Island Corbel certainly takes its place among the most elegant of all corbels. With clean lines, this substantial corbel offers many options. Whether it's anchoring the corner of an island unit, or gracing the end of a cabinet, the New Orleans Island Corbel would be just as at home on Bourbon Street or Burgundy Street in the old French Quarter.

Way before there were turned legs, early craftsmen mastered the art of creating gentle curves and coves by using the narrow bow saw and the coping saw. Only later did they discover the tools and develop the art of the turning lathe. This leg embodies the same great characteristics found in the earliest of decorative legs. Those simple basics are immolated today in Osborne Wood Products' Square Husky Farm leg.