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Don Newton

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This project was a Honduras Mahogant 18th C Newport style chest on chest. A lot of research and hand labor went into this project. It took over 16 years to build as raising kids got in the way. All of the drawers were dovetailed by hand.

-- Don, Pittsburgh


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Greg Wurst

411 posts in 283 days


posted 69 days ago

I thought some of my projects took a long time! Nice work!

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Grumpy

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posted 69 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

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kjverlanic

54 posts in 101 days


posted 69 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

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trifern

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posted 69 days ago

Gorgeous piece of furniture. Why not show of those dovetails? 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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John Ruggles

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posted 69 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

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ND2ELK

2270 posts in 225 days


posted 69 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

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teenagewoodworker

1950 posts in 219 days


posted 69 days ago

beautiful! thanks for the post!

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CharlieM1958

3987 posts in 669 days


posted 69 days ago

Absolutely gorgeous piece!

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

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Woodhacker

450 posts in 174 days


posted 69 days ago

Excellent job Don! That is truly a beautiful piece.

-- Martin, Kansas

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Bigbuck

820 posts in 114 days


posted 69 days ago

Wow. That is a beautiful peice, way to keep at it and get it done with style.

-- Glenn, New Mexico

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Lee A. Jesberger

2596 posts in 430 days


posted 69 days ago

Hi Don;

Outstanding workmanship.

Anything 18th century Newport is a winner.

Lee

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

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jockmike2

4038 posts in 697 days


posted 69 days ago

Beautiful, well worth the wait, I’m sure.

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

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SwedishIron

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posted 69 days ago

An amazing piece… The old Newport style pieces have always been one of my favorites…

-- Scott, Colorado

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John Gray

599 posts in 336 days


posted 69 days ago

All I can say is WOW!!! Great job!!!

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

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TedM

1215 posts in 183 days


posted 68 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

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Don Newton

67 posts in 69 days


posted 68 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

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Texasgaloot

284 posts in 151 days


posted 68 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...

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Kipster

833 posts in 204 days


posted 68 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

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Todd A. Clippinger

2533 posts in 550 days


posted 68 days ago

Patience is a virtue and it paid off handsomely here.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

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Chip

1058 posts in 543 days


posted 68 days ago

Wonderful piece of craftsmanship Don. Terrific.

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

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Kerry

104 posts in 241 days


posted 67 days ago

Beautiful chest Don. It’s a good thing you got back to it.

Kerry

-- Alberta, Canada

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Chris

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posted 65 days ago

Very nice work Don; That finish is beautiful!

-- Chris

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Beginningwoodworker

369 posts in 124 days


posted 55 days ago

Thats a nice chest on chest.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

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jeanmarc

1691 posts in 167 days


posted 28 days ago

Beautiful chest Don.

-- jeanmarc manosque france

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