2 Hidden Secret Drawers in Highboy

WOW…
I’m thinking of all the heirlooms we’re going to hand down, and who’ll even think to pull them apart to make sure there aren’t treasures hidden inside, especially in drawers behind drawers!

-- 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/

THAT’S neat. Like it a lot, Gary.

-- Thos. Angle

amazing…as always@@@!!!

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

Beautiful piece…thanks for sharing.

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

Gary, wow, that is sweet! I’m glad you showed us, but fully understand why you wouldn’t want to.

Thanks for posting it.

-- Martin, Kansas

Cool utilization of wasted space… Great work!

-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?ppuser=1389&cat=500"

You never cease to amaze!

-- Eric

Hey….this a masterpiece by a master craftsman!

Great great wonderful job Gary.

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

Gary

Well done, as usual you’ve stunned us.

A quick question, once the centre drawer is removed access is gained to the two nieghbouring drawers, which are otherwise hidden. I am sorry but I cannot see where the third drawer in the cavity comes from?

Tony Ward

-- Bandsaw Box Plans

Nice work Gary….................I always wanted to make one and have yet to find the time.

-- http://www.furnituremann.ca/

you must have really struggled with whether to post this or not…
I appreciate the privilege of getting to these hidden compartments. I think we are going to get lots of ideas as to how to include a secret space in our creations.

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

Fantastic!

-- There's no tool like an old tool...

very nice work

-- Michael A. Brailsford

I could only hope to have learned your skills in my life time. Just beautiful. As mentioned above the use of that space for the drawers is pretty awesome.

What kind of plans did you work from Gary? Or did you draw it up yourself?

Thank you for sharing this.

-- Jerry, Set in the foothills of the Smokey's

Very nice as usual Gary.
As far as the drawers are concerned, a thinking theif would take the whole cabinet.;-)

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

You call that a hiding place? That’s the first place every burglar looks. :-)

Gary, the highboy is just fantastic. I hope to have that level of skill and patience one day.

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

Awesome

-- Rob — I've cut it off twice and it's still too short!

Your talents and abilities never cease to amaze me. Here is a contest project that was made at least 7 years before the contest was even announced!! :)

This is a well engineered piece to make use of the “wasted space”. The highboy is gorgeous enough in its own right but to include this “surprise” is a wonderful idea.

I can well understand your reluctance to reveal these hidden drawers but I promise you the secret is safe with us. :)

Nice job. This one looks like a winner as well.

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

Gary;

Great work, as usual.

Outstanding piece of furniture.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

beautiful Gary! but this one perhaps should have been kept what it is – a secret compartment. You just couldn’t resist, could you?

I just think that secret compartments are well – SECERT, and as far as ideas, and photos on the web- there are plenty already, meaning – we can safely keep our’s out of public eyes without compromising available knowledge and designs for such that is sought out by others.

just my $0.02

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

Just great! You hit another home run.

Another Winner!

Great Work, Gary!!

Great job, Gary! Beautiful chest, and don’t worry. I won’t tell—-Hey Honey! Come look at this!

Charlie Mullins

-- God makes the wood beautiful--I simply rearrange it to make it more useful, hopefully.

Very nice job Gary and what a novel use of what would otherwise be vacant space.

-- Tom Landon, Lakeland, Fl. When you're through learning, you're through.

Hidden in the best place, right in front of our eyes.

-- DocK, WV

wow!

-- making sawdust....

well gary thats another comp in the bag you truely a master craftsman …...

-- cut it saw it scrap it

Excellent, Gary, nicely done…now the only thing you have to worry about is someone stealing the whole highboy instead of finding valuables in the sneaky places…you’re an inspiration.

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

beautiful work you’re a true craftsman.Alistair

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

WOW Gary, you are an artist. My hat is off to you.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

Gary I really didn’t want to give you my 1st place vote because I have noticed you have been crowned many times before. Nothing against you at all though….... But guess what, I have no choice!!!! This is my top vote for the hidden compartement contest. Very impressive. Way to go. I am working hard to get to your level one day.

-- "Safe woodworking isn't just about avoiding injury, it is also about avoiding extinction." CKG

That is such a great idea! Your work is very impressive. Thanks for sharing.

-- A life of leisure and a life of laziness are two things. There will be sleeping enough in the grave. ~Benjamin Franklin

Great idea and fantastic job.

-- drbob at http://www.Woodworkingtipsandtools.com

Congratulations Gary!

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

Congratulations on your win Gary.

-- Dustygirl..Hastings,Ontario.. How much wood can 1 gal chuck if 1 gal can't cut wood?

Congrats on your Awards Honour!!

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

Congratulations on your win Gary. A nice job.

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

I want to thank you all for your fantastic comments and votes!

This win was so unexpected given all the other great entries.

It means so much more coming from my fellow woodworkers!

Thanks again.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Very Nice!

You’re still the champ of all champs.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

Congratulations on your win! Very nice work.

Best regards, Ellen

-- Ellen -- www.goodadvertising.com/woodwork

Congratulations! Nicely done.

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

Well deserved your work is first class.But don’t forget I am much better looking LOLAlistair

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

Well done Gary, congratulations on your win!

Tony Ward

-- Bandsaw Box Plans

well mate it had to be congrates i think the next award should be named in your honour you truly are a master craftsman…......

andy

-- cut it saw it scrap it

I really am in awe of your craftsmanship.

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Congrats Gary! Well done!! Hugs..Dannie

-- Dangee's Pyrography by Artist Danette Smith

Gary your supposed to put the secret compartments in an old beat up cupboard in the shop. Theives might walk off with the whole highboy and your hidden goodies now lol. That is truly a beautiful piece of furniture. Your talent is an inspiration!! Thanks for posting it.

Hi Gary. You did a fantastic job on this. Very well built!

-- Remember, measure twice, cut once