| Project by Patrick Jaromin | posted 419 days ago | 1310 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 419 days ago
You really do nice work. This is gorgeous.
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woodyone
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posted 419 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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posted 419 days ago
Sweet!!! Very nice craftsmanship. Thanks for posting.
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Wally_nd
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posted 419 days ago
Thanks for the post, I really like the curve in the legs…
-- Jeremy, North Dakota
Grumpy
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posted 419 days ago
Excellent result Patrick.
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CharlieM1958
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posted 419 days ago
Great craftsmanship!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
raz0rr0b
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posted 419 days ago
Great job, I love your choices of different wood.
-- Rob
jm82435
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posted 419 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...
ND2ELK
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posted 419 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 418 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 418 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 418 days ago
Beautiful thanks for sharing!!!
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GarageWoodworks
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Wow! That is beautiful.
knocked it out of the park..
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Sonny
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posted 311 days ago
very nice…...........
Konquest
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posted 310 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!
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MattD
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posted 177 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 176 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 168 days ago
Nice Dresser.
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Karson
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posted 168 days ago
Great looking dressers. Nice job on the build.
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woodchic
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posted 113 days ago
You do very nice work.
Robin Renee’
AKA…................Woodchic
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