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This is my latest project that I completed last week for my 3yr old daughter. It took me about 6 months, probably 120 hours, and started out mostly as rough lumber except for the top boards which I bought S2S.
The external woods are black cherry and a few variations of maple. The drawer interior is poplar with cedar bottoms. It was finished with BLO, blonde shellac and wax.
I learned a lot about using hand tools on this. I did nearly all of the joinery and final shaping by hand with tools like spokeshaves, hand saws, mortise and bench chisels, planes and card scrapers.
For some reason, the idea of doing an inlay on the inside drawer stuck with me. I also figured that if it didn’t come out well, at least it wouldn’t be highly visiible, but I ended up happy with it. I had no idea how I was going to do this until I saw a David Marks episode where he did inlay into solid wood.
Any sort of comments or helpful criticism would be appreciated. One thing I’m not sure of is the hardware. I’m happy with it, but I’m keeping an eye out for alternatives.
-- Matt - Syracuse, NY






























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DAN
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#1 posted 1745 days ago
excellent work !! crisp, clean lines
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Thos. Angle
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#2 posted 1745 days ago
subtil and very refined. I especially like the shape on the corner posts.The inlay came out nice as well.
Good work
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schroeder
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#3 posted 1745 days ago
beautiful!, I love the inlay! very Crafty! (I’ll be stealing that idea!) – thanks for sharing your work.
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GaryK
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#4 posted 1745 days ago
Nice job! I have never thought of using inlay on drawer sides!
-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX
lclashley
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#5 posted 1745 days ago
Great piece Matt! I like how you used the same boards across the front, give it a real pro look. The inlay looks great as well.
Gary
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#6 posted 1745 days ago
Real impressive. She’s a lucky girl—furniture for life.
-- Gary, Florida
Gail
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#7 posted 1745 days ago
This is a gorgeous piece, you should be very proud.
-- Gail, http://www.hometownwoodworking.com
Greg Mitchell
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#8 posted 1745 days ago
Great job! The inlay on the sides of the drawer is a great idea. I also like the hardware. Beautiful piece of furniture.
-- Greg Mitchell--Lowell, AR--gdamitchell@sbcglobal.net
whit
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#9 posted 1745 days ago
Nice looking dresser, Matt. I really like the inlay in the sides of the drawers. Many people look at the drawers to check for dovetails. What do you think they’ll say when they see both dovetails and an inlay. I think they’ll say “WOW”!!! Kudos to you.
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Bob Babcock
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#10 posted 1745 days ago
Gorgeous piece…lucky little girl. I wish I had started when my kids were little.
The inlays are a great surprise, nicely done on all counts. The subtle curve on the corners is a nice touch.
-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org
dewoodwork
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#11 posted 1745 days ago
Excellent work Matt. Your attention in detail realy shines in the drawer faces and joinery. I love contrast and your choice of woods works very well.
-- Express creativity with wood, Dewayne. Vacaville CA.
cajunpen
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#12 posted 1745 days ago
Very nice piece of furniture. Well done.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
jembo
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#13 posted 1744 days ago
Excellent work, thanks for sharing.
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MsDebbieP
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#14 posted 1744 days ago
((applauding))
Love the design – and then the wood just accentuates the beauty. The inlay – brilliant and well done.
Bravo
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snowdog
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#15 posted 1744 days ago
Great work but I know what you mean about the hardware. For me it detracts from the overall beauty of the piece (which really dose look great). I think it is more personal preference but it was what caught my eye. The inlay in the side? What a great idea.
“top boards which I bought S2S.” What is S2S?
-- "so much to learn and so little time"..
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