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When I got a new saw it needed a run out table, under the run-out table was a lot of wasted space and I need more storage so…. I came across some western maple and decided to build a Chest of Drawers/Tool Box. This is the first large furniture project that I have tackled. The drawers are inset half blind dovetails, Rockler jig cut. the drawers run on sub-frames. I hand mortised and tennoned the frames. I tried to get as much experience from the project as possible. It took a lot longer than I thought. I learned a lot.
The trim is a product called burnt birch. They take birch and place it in a kiln @ about 350 degrees F till it turns dark brown. It smells “burnt”. It is a nice brown color but it is very soft, nicks easily and breaks easily. I would not use the stuff again.
The finish is 1/3 Beeswax, 1/3 linseed oil and 1/3 mineral spirits. I like the appearance and “feel”. Glue won’t stick and it is easily repariable.
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25 comments so far
TedM
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posted 512 days ago
Rob, looks great! In fact, in might also feel right home in a bedroom!
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BobR
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posted 512 days ago
Well done. Not only serving a practical function, but looks real good.
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Rudge
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posted 512 days ago
Looks amazing…hoping to tackle a project like this someday soon….
thanks for the encouragement, I hope my first turns out as good as yours !!!! Great Job !
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Greg Wurst
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posted 512 days ago
Almost furniture-grade. Looks great!
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wpreman
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posted 512 days ago
Nice job Rob, thanks for sharing!
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bhack
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posted 512 days ago
Beautiful piece, impressive workmanship. Thank you for sharing your craft.
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trifern
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posted 512 days ago
Great solution! Thank you for sharing.
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 512 days ago
Hi Rob;
Amazing for your first large project, or even your 100th project.
Very nicely done!
Lee
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CharlieM1958
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That’s a real beauty, Rob!
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sIKE
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posted 512 days ago
Man that looks really nice, how did you like the Rockler Jig?
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Rob Drown
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I like the adjustability of the Rockler Jig. The directions are clear and thorough. I wish it clamped tighter. I had pieces move twice.
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blackcherry
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Great work in converting wasted space into valueable workspace…may it serve you well thought the years thanks for the post…Blkcherry
Beginningwoodworker
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Thats a nice tool cabinet.
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Betsy
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That’s a nice cabinet. Learning on a shop cabinet is a good way to bridge the gap to making other things. You did well. I like the look and I’m sure it provides lots of good storage.
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jockmike2
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Great looking cabinet. Very good for a first.
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Chris
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Very nice cabinet and I like the planes as well !!
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ND2ELK
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posted 511 days ago
Very nice storage unit. You did a beautiful job on it. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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Kipster
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posted 509 days ago
Nice job thanks for posting
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Critterman
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posted 509 days ago
Great job Rob, and I like the pulls too. Great shop cart, and we all know you never have enough storage. Nice work.
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Wooder
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posted 504 days ago
Great job and great look!!! Way too nice for working in my shop!!
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SteveKorz
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posted 504 days ago
Looks great to me!
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jeanmarc
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posted 483 days ago
Nice shop furniture!Great job
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Dusty56
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Excellent : )
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jeanmarc
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very nice storage unit.good job
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Bob A in NJ
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Now, this is classy furniture, I’d put it in my bedroom.
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