| Project by Patrick Jaromin | posted 500 days ago | 1429 views | 12 times favorited | 21 comments |  |
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This is the third dresser I’ve built. It’s for my third child, our second son we’re expecting in early November. I’ve learned quite a bit during this process and between the face frame and the drawers, got quite a bit of practice and gained some skill at making through dovetails. If you’re interested in some additional details, I blogged the build process on my personal blog as well as my blog here at LJ. I’ve also posted a photo gallery of the build.
I had some fun playing with the photography on this project. Clearly I need a new camera, additional lights, “real” backdrops and some actual training! On second thought, I think I’ll just deal with things as they are and put the money I save on camera gear/classes towards new tools!
Here’s my daughter in her modeling debut:
Here are the other two dressers in the series:
While still far from perfect, I’m very pleased with the outcome and hope that my son will enjoy this dresser for years to come. Thanks for looking!
UPDATE:
I’ve posted the baby’s room this piece was built for over at HomeRefurbers.com. Check it out if you’re so inclined!
-- Patrick, Chicago, IL http://www.TenonAndSpline.com/blog
21 comments so far
Blake
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posted 500 days ago
You really do nice work. This is gorgeous.
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woodyone
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posted 499 days ago
Very nice, i really like the dovetails on the drawers. Great job
Woody.
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Dennis Zongker
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Sweet!!! Very nice craftsmanship. Thanks for posting.
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Wally_nd
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Thanks for the post, I really like the curve in the legs…
-- Jeremy, North Dakota
Grumpy
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posted 499 days ago
Excellent result Patrick.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
CharlieM1958
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Great craftsmanship!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
raz0rr0b
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posted 499 days ago
Great job, I love your choices of different wood.
-- Rob
jm82435
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Wow, family heirlooms for sure. Very nice materials and workmanship. Sorry, they look more like museum or gallery pieces that kids furniture… Thanks for sharing these projects they are very inspirational!
-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever...
ND2ELK
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posted 499 days ago
If these dressers are far from perfect, I would hate to see what perfect is! What a wonderful gift for your children. Thanks for posting.
God bless
tom
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wwnovice
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posted 499 days ago
Outstanding work. I think the through dovetails on the drawers really work well for this dresser.
-- John
trifern
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posted 499 days ago
Well designed and executed. I really like the contrasting woods. Thanks for sharing.
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John Gray
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posted 498 days ago
Beautiful thanks for sharing!!!
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GarageWoodworks
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posted 481 days ago
Wow! That is beautiful.
knocked it out of the park..
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Sonny
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posted 391 days ago
very nice…...........
Konquest
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posted 390 days ago
I’ve marked your projects for inspiration. Sometimes stuff like this makes me want to give up.
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steiner
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You make absolutely beautiful furniture!
-- Scott - Katy, Texas
MattD
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posted 257 days ago
Easily one of my favorites on LJ. The curves and the G&G lines really work. Very nice job. Enjoyed the blog/gallery too!
-- Matt - Syracuse, NY
Patrick Jaromin
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posted 257 days ago
Thanks, all for the comments/compliments. They shot this dresser during the magazine shoot so I’m looking forward to seeing this piece “in print” sometime in the fall!
-- Patrick, Chicago, IL http://www.TenonAndSpline.com/blog
Beginningwoodworker
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posted 248 days ago
Nice Dresser.
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Karson
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posted 248 days ago
Great looking dressers. Nice job on the build.
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woodchic
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You do very nice work.
Robin Renee’
AKA…................Woodchic
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