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Hannah's Dresser

Project by Loogie posted 671 days ago 10885 views 12 times favorited 39 comments Add to Favorites Watch

When I found out that my wife was pregnant I immediately decided that I wanted to build a dresser for my new child. I wanted it to be something that they would/could use for generations. My wife wanted something that we could use as a changing table, so that dictated the height. By the time I actually got started on the project, my wife had already purchased a birch crib (she wouldn’t let me make that – something about the fact that she wouldn’t need it anymore by the time I finished it). So I decided to build it out of Birch – my first time working with that wood. The moulding technique was inspired by an article I read in Fine Woodworking. My goal was to use as much joinery as possible and the minimum amount of hardware. I was very happy with the way it turned out. I hope you enjoy it.

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I can’t believe I don’t have any pictures of it finished. I’ll see if I can take one soon.

-- Mark


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schroeder

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posted 671 days ago

Beautiful! – Wonderful workmanship! and an instant heirloom! thanks for posting the process too!

-- The Gnarly Wood Shoppe

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Bruce

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posted 671 days ago

nice job on the dovetails!

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Karson

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posted 671 days ago

Nice job. I like the molding clips. Some nice birch. I assume that it got finished in time?

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

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Loogie

67 posts in 676 days


posted 671 days ago

No, I was about a month late! But you can’t rush this stuff! That’s what i keep telling her at least :)

-- Mark

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cz29

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posted 671 days ago

Great job! excellent work on all of the joinery….I can’t wait to see it finished.

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Bob A in NJ

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posted 671 days ago

Wow, those Leigh jigs are great. Cool way you made the sliding moldings for seasonal movement. Excellent work!

-- Bob A in NJ

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DAN

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posted 671 days ago

double nice …. a treasure chest

welcome to lj’s

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

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Dorje

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posted 671 days ago

That turned out super! Isn’t that Chris Becksvoort’s molding technique from FWW?

Again – outstanding work on this!

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

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TomK

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posted 671 days ago

Beautiful! Your daughter’s daughter will probably be using it too!

-- If you think healthcare is expensive now, wait until it's free! PJ O'Rourke

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Chris

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posted 671 days ago

Wow… Great Work!

-- Chris

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sjdickey

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posted 671 days ago

Beautiful. I am sure it will be in use by your children your grandchildren and…...for generations to come. nice work.

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Napaman

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posted 671 days ago

wonderful!!! thanks for all the pictures…i love it when people post with lots of pictures…greeat job! And…welcome to LJ’s!!!

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

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rikkor

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posted 671 days ago

Very well done. Great craftsmanship.

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cajunpen

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posted 671 days ago

OUTSTANDING PROJECT. The joinery is perfect and should last for many generations. Your wife should be proud – and you too :-))

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

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Dadoo

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posted 671 days ago

A real nice one Loogie! I really like the way you’ve added the moulding to the top and retained the dovetail details. This will look super when finished. Toss us a final pic so we can see. OK?

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

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Jiri Parkman

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posted 671 days ago

Perfect dresser. Nice wood. Perfect details.

-- Jiri

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toyguy

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posted 670 days ago

You sir are a true draftsman. Great job.

-- Brian's Table Top Toys http://home.mountaincable.net/~bgraham/

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Critterman

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posted 670 days ago

I saw the same article and love the design, looks like you did it to perfection, great work. And the leigh jig….’sob’.....I want one so bad! LOL So, is all they say about it true? Is it as easy to use as they say? I definitely did some awesome dovetailsfor you [smile]. An absoluely beautiful project that will last several lifetimes. Well done.

-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA

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EdC

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posted 670 days ago

Very nice detail, love the dovetails, well done, a dresser that your great grand children will enjoy!

-- Ed - Milan, IN

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SPalm

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posted 670 days ago

Very fine. Too many details to praise. I am impressed.

Steve

-- Stevethepeeve -- I'm no rocket surgeon

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Scott Bryan

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posted 670 days ago

Very nice project. You simply rush good craftmanship. I don’t blame you for taking your time on this one. I love all the dovetails.

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

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GaryK

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posted 670 days ago

Fantactic job!

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

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Loogie

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posted 670 days ago

I took a few pictures of it this morning. I completed this project about two years ago. For the finish I used Bartley’s Gel stain followed by Minwax wipe-on polyurethane. Like most woodworkers, finishing is not my favorite part of the job. I have found that this combination works very well for me. I’m planning on getting into spray finishing in the very near future.

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-- Mark

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Mario

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posted 670 days ago

Great work, nice job picking and using the wood. that is so often overlooked but you hit it on the head.

Very nice.

-- Hope Never fails

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CharlieM1958

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posted 670 days ago

That is one FINE dresser. It really seems you took no short cuts on this one, and you got everything right down to the smallest detail!

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

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kjwoodworking

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posted 670 days ago

The dresser is beautiful and you do some great work. The attention to detail is awesome.

Thanks for sharing the process, it shows me some ways of woodworking I’ve never tried. I’ve got to get one of those jigs. I built a dresser to use as a changing table a while back but it doesn’t compare to this one. You have got my woodworking wheels turning, I’ve got to try the way you installed the molding on something.

Thanks!

-- Kirk H. -- http://www.kjwoodworking.com

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che

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posted 670 days ago

OK, This may be a stupid question but how do the sliding dovetails allow for expansion?

This is a great piece. I love the lines and the exposed dovetails on the top

Thanks,

-- Che.

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dalec

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posted 670 days ago

Mark, you have done it. I can see this piece of furniture becoming an heirloom. Great joinery, clean lines, and very nice finish.

Well done.

Dalec

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CedarFreakCarl

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posted 670 days ago

Beautiful! I really like it.

-- Carl Rast, Pelion, SC

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Popintraining

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posted 670 days ago

Sweet!

-- Illegitimis nil carborundum - Don't let the bastards grind you down http://woodworkingtipsfrompop.com

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Loogie

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posted 670 days ago

Che said: “OK, This may be a stupid question but how do the sliding dovetails allow for expansion?”

I assume you are talking about the sliding dovetails holding on the edge molding. The molding slides onto the dovetail keys without any glue and then it is glued to the case at the very front and to the molding on the front. That way as the case expands and contracts front to back, the molding will just slide on the keys. During the winter the molding extends about 1/16” past the back of the case and during the summer it is flush with the case. We have a central humidifier so there isn’t much seasonal movement. I hope that answers your question.

-- Mark

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martin007

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posted 670 days ago

Very Nice, I am planning on making one for my girl too. I was thinking on using finger joints for the carcase instead of dovetail as I am not experienced or equipped for dovetails and I can easily do finger joints on my table saw. What do you think.

thanks

-- Martin, Gatineau, Québec

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Dadoo

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posted 670 days ago

Beautiful! Thanx for updating the photos!

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

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shaun

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posted 668 days ago

I don’t even know where to start. Everything about it is fantastic.

-- I've cut that board three times and it's still too short!

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mot

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posted 668 days ago

This is an awesome example of casework! The detail that you have done and your construction methods are just fantastic. I like the way you’ve done the trim work to reveal the joinery on the carcase. I don’t know that I can add anything constructive to the comments already posted. Just a great job and favorited!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

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Paul

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posted 667 days ago

Excellent! A true future heirloom!

-- Paul, Texas

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Patrick Jaromin

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posted 667 days ago

It’s pretty much all been said, but let me just add my voice to the chorus. Impressive. Thanks for sharing the detailed pics.

-- Patrick, Chicago, IL http://www.TenonAndSpline.com/blog

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jeanmarc

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posted 473 days ago

Fantactic job!This is a great piece.

-- jeanmarc manosque france

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Routerisstillmyname

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posted 386 days ago

TWITA !

-- Router è ancora il mio nome.

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