A Secret Compartment

This thing is an engineering masterpiece, not to mention the fact that it’s absolutely beautiful!

I am somewhat disappointed by your inability to square a corner, but hopeful that you’ll get the hang of it one day.

By the way, thanks for blowing the rest of us out of the water. :-)

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

very nice! If I sewed I’d want one.

-- Rodd, Texas grandpa

very nice. I like the way it comes up. How does it stay up when lifted? Do you have a groove and track it slides in, then just turn it slightly so it rests on the track? At any rate it’s cool and I like the secret compartment. Thanks for sharing.

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

WOW! That is very nice.

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

That is a very nice piece, and very clever.

-- Dan Wiggins

This is why I don’t let my Lady Wife anywhere near Lumberjocks – it’s not as if she needs more inspiration for projects to stretch my skills! ;)

Incredible work!

-- Derek, Bremerton WA --

Very nice!! This is really gorgeous…

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

That’s the nicest sewing center I’ve ever seen. A true treasure.

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

That is sew nice!!! You have done something really nice for your wife and I am sure she deserves it. I am sure that the thrill of building 16 drawers wore off fairly quickly in the building process but you designed and built a gorgeous piece. It looks like a winner to me.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

just excellent…

-- /\/\/\ BarryW /\/\/\ Stay so busy you don't have time to die.

That is absolutely awesome.
Thanks for sharing with us.

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Thank you all so much for the kind words. CharlieM1958, I almost got the drawer fronts square, but alas they fell into a bevel cut, while traverseing the table saw blade, maybe some day I can sand one as square as you do! But I don’t know-LOL. Aldente, if I had to make another one, I’d quit sewing-if I could have to begin with! kolwdwrkr, I sent you a message explaing the pinning of the cylinder in the up position vs. ramping up the cylinder. I just hope what I sent made sense, I’m not much at explaing things sometimes. brianinpa-TY savannah505-TY much. Derek Lyons-the only Incredible thing was that it actually functions as intended-LOL SteveKorz-TY much Sir! mtnwild-Ty-I hope it’s the center of her sewing needs-LOL. Scott Bryan-actually building the 16drawers was a calming experience after chasing my lathe all over the shop, trying to turn the rings for it! BarryW & isetegija-TY both for taking the time to view and comment as well. AgainTY Lumberjocks-you’re much too kind!

Sincerely,
Ken McGinnis

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Great, good to see original ideas and work – well done that man!

Tony Ward

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This is really some project. You pulled it off in a big way.
Thanks for sharing.

-- ''Carry on my wayward son''

Wow!

-- Always do the Right Thing the Right Way the First Time - if you can figure out what that is! Ken, Spring Branch, TX

wow.. what a way to honor your finest wood in the shop.

-- making sawdust....

extraordinary: 1) the story behind it 2) the gift to your beloved! 3) the wood 4) “ALL” the secret compartments … just amazing

A quilter’s / sew-er’s treasure!

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

What an incredible project. My 12 year old daughter is drooling over the sewing center. Maybe as her brother (or father) GREATLY improves in skills he can make something as nice for her.

-- John, Tampa, www.theextremegroup.com

very very well designed and made regards Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

well, I guess i’m just at a loss for words!!

-- Debt is nothing more than the 21st Century's form of slavery.

ditto !

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That is incredible, thank you so much for sharing.

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It’s so nice to see a Unique an wonderful piece like this . great design and super build.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

KennethBirdine and a1Jim,
Gentleman your kind comments and observations are very much appreciated. I’ve marveled at the work both of have done in the past. That’s why your compliments and taking the time to express the same, means so much to me. Thank you again for your time and interest.
Sincerely,
Kenneth McGinnis

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Jim Wonderful color and finish. Well done sir! Bob

-- Bob A in NJ