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19th Century Bedside Chest

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I built this for my son and his new bride as a wedding gift. It’s a replica of a 19th Century beside chest. The case is African mahogany, crotch veneer for the drawer faces and maple seconds. It is one of a pair and I hope to complete the other one by the end of the summer. I have to say it was probably the most fun project I’ve done to date

Thanks for viewing and I hope you like it.

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-- ''Carry on my wayward son''


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puzzled

49 posts in 242 days


posted 70 days ago

You did a wonderful job. Thank you for such a great gift! It will be in the family for generations to come.

-- -- Remember, a chip on the shoulder is a sure sign of a woodturner.

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bryano

528 posts in 383 days


posted 70 days ago

This is a beautiful furnature. I like working with makogany. great job and good job on the veneer.

-- bryano

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teenagewoodworker

1948 posts in 217 days


posted 70 days ago

wow thats awesome! i love the crotch veneer on the drawer fronts! it really brings out the piece! thanks for the post

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Greg Wurst

411 posts in 282 days


posted 70 days ago

Great veneer work!

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CharlieM1958

3976 posts in 668 days


posted 70 days ago

Fantastic! That crotch veneer is out of sight!

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

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ryno101

123 posts in 114 days


posted 70 days ago

I’m with the rest… that crotch veneer is gorgeous.

Nicely executed! Make sure you share its sister piece when it’s done!

-- Ryno

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Chip

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posted 70 days ago

What a great family keepsake. Beautiful.

-- Better to say nothing and be thought the fool... then to speak and erase all doubt.

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Bigbuck

820 posts in 113 days


posted 70 days ago

Beautiful, I really like the veneered drawer fronts. Very nice.

-- Glenn, New Mexico

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jeanmarc

1691 posts in 166 days


posted 70 days ago

very original very beautiful work

-- jeanmarc manosque france

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ChicoWoodnut

587 posts in 265 days


posted 70 days ago

That is beautiful. The beading around the drawers really sets it off too (besides the beautiful veneer)

-- Scott - Chico California http://chicowoodnut.home.comcast.net

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Lee A. Jesberger

2595 posts in 429 days


posted 70 days ago

Hi Cobbler;

You did a fantastic job with this piece. The design, workmanship and finish is outstanding.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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John Fry

71 posts in 150 days


posted 69 days ago

Oooohh!

That is very nice. The veneer work is fantastic and the cock beading is a great touch and well done.

-- John, Chisel and Bit Custom Crafted Furniture, www.chiselandbit.com

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GarageWoodworks

58 posts in 72 days


posted 69 days ago

Wow!! That came out very nice. The drawers make the piece. Fantastic!

Lets just hope his new bride doesn’t want to paint it to match the drapes. :^)

-- -Brian of High Point, NC (http://www.garagewoodworks.com)

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Rj

102 posts in 80 days


posted 69 days ago

What a great looking Chest ! Everthing goes so nicely together .Such a warm piece of furniture .
Great craftmen ship job well done Cobbler

-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,

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Grumpy

4905 posts in 300 days


posted 69 days ago

Excellent work Cobbler. Your son will have something to pass on to his children.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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stanley2

183 posts in 245 days


posted 69 days ago

What a beautiful present – the drawer fronts are terrific and the cock beading really frames each one nicely.

-- Phil in British Columbia

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ND2ELK

2257 posts in 223 days


posted 69 days ago

Very nice looking chest. You did a beatiful job on this piece. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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cobbler

72 posts in 240 days


posted 69 days ago

Thanks for the kind words. You all are such great craftsman, reading
these comments really means a lot.
I have learned so much being able to view your different projects and reading
about how they were done.
I`m working on a federal style hall table, out of quarter sawn white oak.
I hope it turns out as well. I hope to post it soon.

-- ''Carry on my wayward son''

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trifern

3379 posts in 216 days


posted 69 days ago

Gorgeous piece of furniture. It will be cherished for many generations. Thank you for sharing.

-- Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit.

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Chris

1160 posts in 440 days


posted 68 days ago

Amazing work on those drawers fronts! The rest taint bad either :)

-- Chris

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Woodhacker

446 posts in 173 days


posted 68 days ago

What a beautiful piece! I’m sure your son/daughter-in-law absolutely will love them both. The style and wood selection go very well together.

-- Martin, Kansas

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Kipster

833 posts in 202 days


posted 67 days ago

Now thats a project to be proud of.

Thanks for the post.

-- Kip Northern Illinois ( If you don't know where your goin any road will take you there) George Harrison

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relic

315 posts in 386 days


posted 64 days ago

The chest is out standing. What a beautiful piece.

-- Andy Stark

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