| Project by Philip Edwards | posted 881 days ago | 1351 views | 4 times favorited | 14 comments | ![]() |
I recently bought a vacuum bag kit so this is my first attempt at veneering. Being a bit crazy I thought I’d try laminating curved pieces at the same time. Thankfully it came out well. The sides are 3 layers of 6mm MDF and the shelves 2 layers, all veneered with cherry. The top and drawer front are solid cherry and the drawer box is dovetailed poplar.
I finished the piece with lacquer, spraying about 6 coats. After rubbing out it came up well.
The handle is a piece of black walnut and I just whittled away with a knife and rasps until this bowtie shape emerged.
I hope you like it,
Phil
You can see step-by-step photo’s on my website….
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14 comments so far
Martin Sojka
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posted 879 days ago
I’ve tracked your progress on this project on your blog. The finished sidetable is very eye-catching. Congratulations Phil!
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Mark A. DeCou
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posted 879 days ago
I like it. I will check your Blog, to see what steps you took. I like hand-made handles so much better than the run-of-the-mill factory made things. Nice work.
-- Mark DeCou - Kansas Flint Hill's Artisan
Philip Edwards
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posted 879 days ago
Thanks, Gents! It came out well (thank goodness)
The weird thing is-I enjoyed making the handle and the top more than the rest of the project.
Thanks again,
Phil
caocian
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posted 869 days ago
Very nice piece, Phil. I know what you mean about carving the handle—those creative details are often the most fun part of a project.
Well done!
scottb
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posted 811 days ago
Gorgeous table Phil. I love the lines of the piece.
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Obi
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posted 721 days ago
As much as I hate vaneer, this is an absolutely beautiful piece. Pushing yourself to the limit and vaneering a curved piece must had added to the reward. Great Job!
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PanamaJack
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posted 541 days ago
I am envious of you, this is a great job done here. Were you able to vacuum bag the curved items? Looks like that would be a bit hard to do. I love the bow tie.
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Dollarbill
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posted 541 days ago
What in the world am I doing on this site with people that have the talent that you and most of the other Jocks have.
I’m going back to “Capt.KangrooDrivesNails.com” where I am looked up to.
I would be embarrased to post any of my work here.
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Philip Edwards
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posted 540 days ago
Thanks for all your positive comments, Folks. I appreciate it! :)
Panama Jack – I took some photo’s as I made it. Have a look here…
DollarBill – Nah, this site is here to inspire you to get in the ‘shop. Just get stuck in!
Best regards
Phil
Skee
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posted 511 days ago
Philip – I am amazed by this piece of “furniture”. Simply awesome work – the curved sides are great!
Thank you for sharing, you are absolutely inspiring me to get into the shop.
-- -- Skee from MN
Dan M
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posted 319 days ago
Thanks to the home page shuffle I ran across this project—absolutely marvelous work
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gizmodyne
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posted 254 days ago
Looking through the “old posts”. Love this. Simple and classic with a twist.
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rikkor
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posted 254 days ago
I am glad this came out of the archives. Great work.
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Randy
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posted 156 days ago
Supper design!
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