Design Pictures - for Blog

Looks just like the plans I draw up for my projects. They always work for me!

-- Dan-- Info for all @ http://www.hoistman.com

Works for me only one thing you might want to show is your drawer design showing sides and dimentions and joints

just a thought

Andy

-- cut it saw it scrap it

My personal opinion would be for #4 or #5, leaning more towards #4 but with the second level of drawers being larger ( like # 5 )............... either one you choose that fits your mom’s needs, I am sure will turn out beautiful.

good luck and a big welcome to LJ’s, the most addictive site on the internet…........

can’t wait to see your blog and the one you chose.

-- Gene, Majestic Eagle Woodworks, http://majesticeagleww.etsy.com/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/majesticeagle/

Oooops, we’re supposed to choose one? I like #6 myself.

-- Dan-- Info for all @ http://www.hoistman.com

I think #4 and #5 appear to have the best balance.
Be sure to pay attention to the orientation and selection of the wood grain; especially if you are using a wood with bold grain patterns like oak. It can really affect the appearance of a large project like this.

-- Les B, Oregon

I’d follow a KISS rule here and make the case construction as simple as possible. You can dress up the edges of plywood easily enough and spend some time experimenting with grain and finishing to make the transition pretty invisible. The face frame of solid wood and inset drawers would be nice. From a brief look at the drawings, this sort of points at #4.

Having said that, another major consideration should be what kind of furniture style your Mom enjoys. What types are already in the house and would your design compliment or compete?

-- Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things.

i like the length of #3, but the design of #4.

Ok here is my 2 cents. 1 or 2. I would like 1 will the bottom rail like 2 has. More ways to place items into 1. Also you can put a two tier insert into some of the draws.

I like no 2 ….

-- christoper Blanchard, Michigan

All very good designs. For my taste I like #4.

-- Hey! who cut one?

Okay, I read your blog and understand that you are working with only hand tools, and not sure about tackling the larger projects. With that in mind I am between 1 and 2, leaning toward 2. These both are great designs and certainly projects that don’t seem like they will be too overwhelming.
That would be my choice, then I would be sure to be able to finish it by Christmas and maybe add some special touches too !

Lisa

-- I inherited the woodworking gene and it's gone into overdrive.......

I like number 4

-- Billp

#5 does it for me. Good luck with the project and post them pictures.

-- Sell it here> http://woodworkerslist.com

#4 WOULD BE MY PICK. BUT, I WOULD PUT A LONG DRAWER ON THE BOTTOM IN PLACE OF THE OPEN AREA. THIS WOULD BE GOOD FOR LARGE PLATTERS OR LINENS. GO GET UM.

-- GOD CREATED THE EARTH WITH TREES, GOD CREATED MAN WITH BRAINS TO MAKE A SAW. THE REST IS UP TO US. LETS MAKE SOME SAW DUST.

i seem to of forgotten to put my number in sorry i like number 4 but i still think you should put your drawer specks in

AND SORRY FOR NOT PUTTING NUMBER IN FIRST TIME I’M ABLOODY FOOL OR JUST PLAIN STUPID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Andy

-- cut it saw it scrap it

This reminds me why I am spending a week in the computer lab with my students and teaching them the basics of sketchup. However I have seen worse sketches.

Don’t get me wrong, these aren’t bad. there is just not information to build the project. And it could be that these are just concepts and that makes sense. No matter what, check out google skecthup. It has a learning curve, but once you somewhat learn the basics, it makes taking the guesswork out of dimensions and scale a lot easier.

As for design choice. It is all about the function. I design projects based on the need, then try to dress them up. You should have seen what I went through to redo my 7×8 office this past summer.