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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

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posted 513 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

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posted 513 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

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posted 513 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

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posted 513 days ago

Great veneer work!

-- You're a unique and special person, just like everyone else.

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CharlieM1958

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posted 513 days ago

Fantastic! That crotch veneer is out of sight!

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

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ryno101

247 posts in 557 days


posted 513 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 513 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

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posted 513 days ago

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

-- Glenn, New Mexico

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jeanmarc

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posted 513 days ago

very original very beautiful work

-- jeanmarc manosque france

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ChicoWoodnut

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posted 513 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

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posted 513 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

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posted 513 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

204 posts in 516 days


posted 513 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 http://www.garagewoodworks.com

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Rj

554 posts in 524 days


posted 513 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

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posted 513 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

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posted 513 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

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posted 513 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

242 posts in 683 days


posted 512 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

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posted 512 days ago

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

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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Chris

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posted 512 days ago

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

-- Chris

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Woodhacker

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posted 511 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

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posted 511 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

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posted 508 days ago

The chest is out standing. What a beautiful piece.

-- Andy Stark

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matt garcia

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posted 187 days ago

Gorgeous, just gprgeous!!

-- Matt, Houston Texas

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a1Jim

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posted 187 days ago

wow now that’s a chest great figure and great job

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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