Mahogany dresser with secret compartment

That’s real nice work. The secret compartment is very original.

Very nice idea and execution.

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It’s a beautiful piece and well done. I know you have a lot of pics here, but I was wondering how you’d feel about maybe posting one from the front a bit more? I guess I’d just like to see the drawers in the front view. Feel free not to post anymore, it’s just a request. Anyway thanks for posting. Keep up the good work.

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Very nice dresser and great idea on the hidden compartment.

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that is a great way to hide a compartment – just make it bigger! fantastic!

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Julian,

Nice! Very clever hidden compartment.

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Thanks for the comments.

GMoney, The front shot that I took today didn’t turn out well, I’ll take some pics of it tomorrow and post them.

-- Julian, Park Forest, IL

Very nice design. How do you keep the hidden compartment closed? I can’t see any locking mechanism or latches. Just wondering. Also I have used the transtint before and liked it very much, but I never thought about following it up with a stain. Is that a better way to get a full color?

Again a great design and work.

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That’s really cool. I beautiful piece of furniture.

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I love the color you came out with on the mahogany! It makes me want to touch it! So…what are you going to put in the secret compartment?

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Very Nice I like the compartment to

-- Jim, Kentucky

Don’t you think that after posting this the “secret compartment” is not secret any more? Just kidding. Great design and finish!

that is a great idea for secret storage.

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SWO, there are two catches that hold the back closed. If you look closely at the picture of the compartment opened, you’ll see them.

GMoney, I updated the post with a new shot of the front.

-- Julian, Park Forest, IL

Love the hidden compartment.

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Sweet! I really like the woodgrain, A nice ribbon strip in the mahogany. That’s a great place for a secret compartment. Thanks for posting.

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Julian,
I really like the color and finish. The figure in the wood is just beautiful. Excellent build and design. That secret compartment is big enough for me to store half my shop equipment in-LOL. All kidding aside the secret compartment is large enough to be quite functional. congratulations again.

Sincerely,
Ken McGinnis

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Julina – Great design creativity with the hidden compartment. Love it. I have another version of hidden compartments in a double-sided chest of drawers that I posted yesterday, but did not describe them. Basically, there are compartments under each of the 4 bottom drawers. Removing the drawer allows access. I used Blum slides, so drawer removal is a snap.
FuzzyDove

Great Craftsmanship…..

Rob

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Gorgeous work! I agree great craftsmanship.

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