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28 comments so far
Greg Wurst
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716 posts in 730 days
posted 516 days ago
I thought some of my projects took a long time! Nice work!
-- You're a unique and special person, just like everyone else.
Grumpy
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posted 516 days ago
Fabulous effort Don. It might have taken 16 years but should be with the family many multiples of that.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
kjverlanic
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56 posts in 548 days
posted 516 days ago
WOW! That is absolutely stunning! It really doesn’t matter how long it takes, just so long as it is done with heart.
Now that this piece is done, it will be interesting to see what your next piece looks like.
Welcome to LumberJocks!
Jolene
-- “There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little cheaper … and the buyers who consider price only are this man’s lawful prey.” John Ruskin
trifern
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7895 posts in 665 days
posted 516 days ago
Gorgeous piece of furniture. Why not show of those dovetails? Thank you for sharing.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
John Ruggles
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18 posts in 766 days
posted 516 days ago
The chest is beautiful and beautifully done! You know what they say “good things take a long time to build”. OK, I’m the one who usually says it, because it normally takes me a veeeeeerrrrry long time. (LOL) Great job!
-- JCRug, Prairieville, Louisiana
ND2ELK
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6222 posts in 672 days
posted 516 days ago
Hi Don
You are not a hobbist, you are a true craftsman of the craft. You did an outstanding job on this piece. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa
teenagewoodworker
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2482 posts in 666 days
posted 516 days ago
beautiful! thanks for the post!
CharlieM1958
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7670 posts in 1116 days
posted 516 days ago
Absolutely gorgeous piece!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Woodhacker
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1145 posts in 621 days
posted 516 days ago
Excellent job Don! That is truly a beautiful piece.
-- Martin, Kansas
Bigbuck
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1366 posts in 561 days
posted 516 days ago
Wow. That is a beautiful peice, way to keep at it and get it done with style.
-- Glenn, New Mexico
Lee A. Jesberger
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3710 posts in 877 days
posted 516 days ago
Hi Don;
Outstanding workmanship.
Anything 18th century Newport is a winner.
Lee
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jockmike2
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7352 posts in 1144 days
posted 516 days ago
Beautiful, well worth the wait, I’m sure.
-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com
SwedishIron
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81 posts in 539 days
posted 515 days ago
An amazing piece… The old Newport style pieces have always been one of my favorites…
-- Scott, Colorado
John Gray
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1754 posts in 783 days
posted 515 days ago
All I can say is WOW!!! Great job!!!
-- Only the Shadow knows....................
TedM
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1844 posts in 630 days
posted 515 days ago
I have a few pieces here that have been it the works for years but I can assure you that if they are ever finished they won’t lok like this! Wow!
-- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - http://www.woodworkersguide.com
Don Newton
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532 posts in 516 days
posted 515 days ago
WOW, I am blown away by the kind words from the members of this site. I stumbled upon this group totally by accident. I just goes to prove…even a blind squirrel can find an acorn once in a while. Thanks for the encouragement, peer praise is always the best.
-- Don, Pittsburgh
Texasgaloot
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467 posts in 598 days
posted 515 days ago
That piece was well worth the wait. Absolutely beautiful. What sort of finish? Welcome to LJ’s
-- There's no tool like an old tool...
Kipster
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1072 posts in 651 days
posted 515 days ago
Nice chest.
Thanks for sharing.
-- Kip Northern Illinois ( If you don't know where your goin any road will take you there) George Harrison
Todd A. Clippinger
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5653 posts in 997 days
posted 515 days ago
Patience is a virtue and it paid off handsomely here.
-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com
Chip
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1058 posts in 990 days
posted 515 days ago
Wonderful piece of craftsmanship Don. Terrific.
-- Better to say nothing and be thought the fool... then to speak and erase all doubt.
Kerry
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posted 514 days ago
Beautiful chest Don. It’s a good thing you got back to it.
Kerry
-- Alberta, Canada
Chris
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posted 512 days ago
Very nice work Don; That finish is beautiful!
-- Chris
Beginningwoodworker
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posted 502 days ago
Thats a nice chest on chest.
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker
jeanmarc
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1751 posts in 614 days
posted 475 days ago
Beautiful chest Don.
-- jeanmarc manosque france
goldenhands
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posted 427 days ago
Looks very nice.
Can you put some detail photos, please.
Would be interested to see your work closer.
-- The way I work - the way I live. goldenhands
Bob A in NJ
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530 posts in 897 days
posted 86 days ago
Don,
Way cool work you do here. Love this chest on chest. All hand dovetails? Wow! Seems we like the same kind of furniture, chest on chest and hope chests. I also want to build one of the chippendale style mirrors. Best of luck on all your future projects.
Keep on building!
Bob 9/2/2009
-- Bob A in NJ
a1Jim
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17020 posts in 475 days
posted 86 days ago
Beautiful very nice work
16 years thats 140,160 hours wow
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com
Don Newton
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532 posts in 516 days
posted 86 days ago
Come on Jim! That wasn’t 16 years in a row, there was a lot of time off in between. All of the dovetails kept putting me off.
-- Don, Pittsburgh