Arts and Crafts Dresser

Ok, enough is enough. My wrist is getting sore writing these. Another beaut John. You and Dusty should compare notes.

-- Better to say nothing and be thought the fool... then to speak and erase all doubt.

Nice touch with the sides on this dresser. Have you used patterns or are these items tonight been your own inspiration(s)?? Either way..Fantastic! Bravo!

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

Very nice, but can you keep up this pace? ;)

Fantastic wood, what did you use for the finish?

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso -- http://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

Thanks Guys.

Chip, I’ve seen Dusty’s work, and I have to say- HE ROCKS. He’s an inspiration to me.

Panama Jack - I’m not that great with follow directions, so most of my work is from my own plans that I draw up after knowing the basic measurements of things.

ScottB – my finished schedule is really simple. I found an oil based stain that I like from Sherwin Williams called “Oak Mantle”. I usually use satin wipe-on poly as the top coat. Sometimes I spray oil based poly on smaller stuff.

-- John Nixon - Buffalo, NY - http://www.EagleLakeWoodworking.com

I love this and wish I had one of my own NOW. The A&C style is great. About how much does it weight?

-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN

Thanks Jeff. It’s no wonder my wife wants the rest of the suite to go with the dresser. I have on the list – 2 nightstands, a lingerie chest, an armoire, and a bed. I guess I’ll enjoy this hobby for quite a while! I’m a lifer, that’s for sure.

I’m not sure how much it weighs. My brother in law and I moved it up two flights without that much trouble, and I consider myself pretty wimpy.

-- John Nixon - Buffalo, NY - http://www.EagleLakeWoodworking.com

Beautiful color nice, and straight, very good work. Jockmike

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

love this! I really like the overhang on the sides and the back rail

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Beautiful work, John. What finish are you using?

-- Fred Childs, Pasadena, CA - - - Law of the Workshop: Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.

Great design John. Your wife will keep it up and you will have a life time job. (Non-paying of course)

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

Thanks Mike, Debbie, Fred & Karson for checking this out and commenting.

Debbie – the “back splash” is a great feature – saves many an item from going to never-never land behind the dresser.

Fred – I use an oil based stain from Sherwin Williams called “Oak Mantle”, and a Minwax Satin wipe-on poly for this one. I thin the stain a bit with paint thinner.

Karson – thank goodness I married a gal with patience…

-- John Nixon - Buffalo, NY - http://www.EagleLakeWoodworking.com

John – Excellent!

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

Very well done!

-- RonR, Massachusetts

You must be a professional, not a novice like me.

-- Jesus is Lord!

oscorner – Thank you.
Well, I feel like a novice! I feel like I have to much to learn and explore in woodworking. I think that’s why it’s such a great hobby – it seems to have limitless boundaries.

Now, if I could just find a way to not have a day job getting in the of woodworking!

-- John Nixon - Buffalo, NY - http://www.EagleLakeWoodworking.com

Wow! Looking at your work will keep me humble. Very, very nice.

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

Thanks for the nice compliment Tom. I’m always learning and trying to improve…

-- John Nixon - Buffalo, NY - http://www.EagleLakeWoodworking.com

Great looking stuff. The exposed tenon looks like your trademark. Nothing to hide means it’s done right. There it is..just like it is.

-- Jason, AL

I am glad this came out of the archives for another go-around. It really looks good. Did you have to go anywhere special for the hardware?

WOW!! Another beauty!! What can I say, except, I love it!!!

-- Matt, Houston Texas

What can I say..

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great looking piece…..very nice…

-- Todd, Oak Ridge, TN, Hello my name is Todd and I'm a Toolholic, I bought my last tool 10 days, no 4 days, oh heck I bought a tool on the way here! †

Very nice piece. Great job!

-- Hey, It will always make good firewood!!

Beautiful work John

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon