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Cherry and Walnut Dresser for my Son

Project by Patrick Jaromin posted 406 days ago 1294 views 12 times favorited 21 comments Add to Favorites Watch

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:

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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!

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-- Patrick, Chicago, IL http://www.TenonAndSpline.com/blog


21 comments so far

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Blake

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posted 406 days ago

You really do nice work. This is gorgeous.

-- Check out my new website! http://www.blakeweberwoodworking.com

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woodyone

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posted 406 days ago

Very nice, i really like the dovetails on the drawers. Great job

Woody.

-- Woody, UK

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Dennis Zongker

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posted 406 days ago

Sweet!!! Very nice craftsmanship. Thanks for posting.

-- Dennis Zongker

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Wally_nd

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posted 406 days ago

Thanks for the post, I really like the curve in the legs…

-- Jeremy, North Dakota

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Grumpy

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posted 406 days ago

Excellent result Patrick.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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CharlieM1958

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posted 405 days ago

Great craftsmanship!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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raz0rr0b

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posted 405 days ago

Great job, I love your choices of different wood.

-- Rob

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jm82435

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posted 405 days ago

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...

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ND2ELK

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posted 405 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

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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wwnovice

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posted 405 days ago

Outstanding work. I think the through dovetails on the drawers really work well for this dresser.

-- John

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trifern

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posted 405 days ago

Well designed and executed. I really like the contrasting woods. Thanks for sharing.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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John Gray

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posted 405 days ago

Beautiful thanks for sharing!!!

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

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GarageWoodworks

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posted 388 days ago

Wow! That is beautiful.

knocked it out of the park..

-- -Brian of High Point, NC (http://www.garagewoodworks.com)

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Sonny

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posted 298 days ago

very nice…...........

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Konquest

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posted 297 days ago

I’ve marked your projects for inspiration. Sometimes stuff like this makes me want to give up.

-- "It's a good thing my woodworking is done afterhours so my 2 year old daughter can't hear the swearing."

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steiner

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posted 194 days ago

You make absolutely beautiful furniture!

-- Scott - Katy, Texas

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MattD

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posted 163 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

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Patrick Jaromin

284 posts in 710 days


posted 163 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

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Beginningwoodworker

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posted 154 days ago

Nice Dresser.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

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Karson

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posted 154 days ago

Great looking dressers. Nice job on the build.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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woodchic

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posted 100 days ago

You do very nice work.

Robin Renee’

AKA…................Woodchic

-- Robin Renee'

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