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I built a couple of these bedside chests a few years ago, but now they clash style wise with the chest-on-chest that's already in my projects. Sort of Arts & Crafts style but basically a one-off design. The sliding dovetail ends on the top were tricky - not the easist joint to cut, and they have to float too to allow for dimensional change. The frame and panel sides meant that the drawer slides must not pin the side panels (more wood movement . . .). I love the hardware. It's from Lee Valley but no longer available. At about $12 a pull, it's not surprising I guess. American Black Walnut and likely some Claro too. It's sometimes hard to tell them apart. The drawer sides, backs and bottoms are all edge grain Old Growth Douglas Fir (super stable). 25" High x 21.5 Wide x 17.25 Deep

Oh yes, I took the easy route and used a Leigh jig to do the half-blind dovetails. Actually not exactly a no-brainer even with the jig, especially so given the rather splintery nature of Douglas Fir.

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Really nice piece. Love the wood grain.
 

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I love it! The hardware looks like it came off of my Thomasville bedroom suite. Very rich looking finish. It is quite a jaw dropper IMO, well done.
 

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I really really like it! You did an excellent job :)
 

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A great look and finish.
 

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Beautiful. Great job. Nice combination of arts and crafts design and the rocco style pulls.
 

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Nice chest. Was wondering. What finish did you apply? Am doing a walnut and cherry bed now and am at the finishing stage. The cherry is easy but walnut, don't know about. Thanks
 

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Beautiful piece of furniture. Great work.
 

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Great piece, job well done.. it looks like a very expensive piece of finely crafted furniture.. as it is.. keep up the great work.. Papa
 

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Hi cyclingguy:

The finish is just tung oil, the real stuff. I got mine from Lee Valley. Not sure how other brands compare but I know a guy has to be careful as some finishes are sold as "tung oil finish" and they are not pure tung oil. Bob Flexner's book on finishing is a good source for more info if you need it. I think he also still writes in Popular WW.
 
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