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Curvy Veneered Sidetable

Project by Philip Edwards posted 1295 days ago 2083 views 11 times favorited 16 comments Add to Favorites Watch

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….

http://www.philsville.co.uk/curvedtable.htm


16 comments so far

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Martin Sojka

1401 posts in 1371 days


posted 1293 days ago

I’ve tracked your progress on this project on your blog. The finished sidetable is very eye-catching. Congratulations Phil!

-- Martin, http://lumberjocks.com | My Facebook: http://profile.to/msojka

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Mark A. DeCou

1535 posts in 1304 days


posted 1293 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 - American Contemporary Craft Artisan - www.decoustudio.com

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Philip Edwards

235 posts in 1338 days


posted 1293 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

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caocian

28 posts in 1285 days


posted 1283 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!

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scottb

3402 posts in 1226 days


posted 1225 days ago

Gorgeous table Phil. I love the lines of the piece.

-- 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/

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Obi

2191 posts in 1136 days


posted 1135 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!

-- http://ye-olde-cabinet-shoppe.com/

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PanamaJack

4447 posts in 976 days


posted 955 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.

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

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Dollarbill

91 posts in 1037 days


posted 954 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.

-- Make Dust

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Philip Edwards

235 posts in 1338 days


posted 954 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

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Skee

57 posts in 927 days


posted 925 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

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Dan M

90 posts in 843 days


posted 733 days ago

Thanks to the home page shuffle I ran across this project—absolutely marvelous work

-- Dan M, SW Suburbs, Chicago IL -- http://www.djay-crafts.com

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gizmodyne

1679 posts in 989 days


posted 668 days ago

Looking through the “old posts”. Love this. Simple and classic with a twist.

-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne

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rikkor

11335 posts in 773 days


posted 668 days ago

I am glad this came out of the archives. Great work.

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Randy

64 posts in 572 days


posted 570 days ago

Supper design!

-- If you have gone through a whole day without learning something new, you wasted it.

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Woodn88s

52 posts in 440 days


posted 409 days ago

nice job, it really looks great

-- I want to know Gods thoughts....rest are details "A. Einstein"

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SteveKorz

2030 posts in 613 days


posted 296 days ago

Great job, I’m really into the curves…

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

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