Finished making this a few weeks back, waiting to apply finish which will make it more like the colour of the Elm Burr Panels. These are bookmatched on the inside and outside of the doors. All the dovetails were cut by hand, drawers and top (60 on the drawers alone). Most of the timber used came from one tree so I was able to make book matched panels for the sides, top and inside bottom shelf. The sides have through tenons wedged with Rosewood. Thes are a little larger than I wanted but it was the first time I’d used this method, caused by the cupping the Elm constantly. It has no handles, the drawers and doors open when pushed and stay closed when pushed back in. I’ll try to post more pictures of the details, in the comments, if anyone is interested!
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SCOTSMAN
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#1 posted 1712 days ago
really beautiful you American’s put us to shame sometimes your workmanship is very wonderful Kindest regards Alistair
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#2 posted 1712 days ago
I want to see it when it’s finished, it looks great nekked though!
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Bloonose
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#3 posted 1712 days ago
I’m from Glasgow “in Scotland” Alistair. The timber came from Cumbria!
SCOTSMAN
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#4 posted 1712 days ago
I knew it Bloonose now I know your a ger’s a proddy dog like mahsell Man oh man so we are the best after all I’m in Dunoon and one of my sons and his wife are Doctor’s in Glasgow he lives in beaqrsden do you know it
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#5 posted 1712 days ago
Looking great, it’s really going to pop when the finish goes on.
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Chris
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#6 posted 1712 days ago
Very nic… Love those panels…
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#7 posted 1712 days ago
Great Job!!! Love the Burl & notty top.
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#8 posted 1712 days ago
Beautiful, Those hand cut dovetails rock & that burl is outstanding! Yes, please include more pictures of details!
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Bloonose
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#9 posted 1712 days ago
Some more pictures, I’ll try to take some close ups and post later
This is the drawer through dovetail detail!
This is with the doors open, the small cupboard has adjustable shelf while the large is fixed, you can see the drawer fronts are made from one plank a little clearer in this photo!
Bloonose
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#10 posted 1712 days ago
Some more Pic’s
Bloonose
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#11 posted 1712 days ago
Think that’s enough pictures! This thing weighs a ton, tried to move it around on my own and really struggled…...
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#12 posted 1712 days ago
Very nice sideboard. The thru dovetails and tenons really set it off.
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#13 posted 1711 days ago
really nice work
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#14 posted 1711 days ago
Wow! Even more impressive. Love the craftsmanship and the attention to detail. Everywhere you look you see great detail.
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#15 posted 800 days ago
Well done, sir. Thank you.
Can you share some info about the handle-less catches?
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