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Thread: Tallboy from start to finish.
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17th March 2014, 12:37 PM #1Intermediate Member
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Tallboy from start to finish.
I thought i would share a few pictures with you guys of one of my most recent projects. A pair of tallboys. One has an oval pivoting mirror. In my 50 years of carpentry its the first time i ever made an oval mirror.
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This is drawer sides.They are made of inexpensive 17 mil. floor underlay. As is everything in this project. Not to costly but turned out looking rather good i thought.
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This oval mirror is constructed of 2 layers of 20 mil. pine. Secured together with a 7 mil spline.
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I wanted to add a small peace of pin rail as trim to the mirror unit. However when i went to try and buy a small piece the best i could find was a 2400 long peace for a shocking 89.00. Needless to say i decided to make my own.
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The only place with sufficient ventilation for spraying the lacquer was in the driveway.
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Hope you all enjoy the pictures. It was fun sharing them with you. You may have noticed that my little shop is located on my verandah.Last edited by DJ’s Timber; 17th March 2014 at 12:41 PM. Reason: Insert line breaks for easier viewing
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17th March 2014, 04:02 PM #2Awaiting Email Confirmation
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I can see your work is exceptional..... but then so can someone else
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17th March 2014, 06:43 PM #3
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17th March 2014, 08:53 PM #4GOLD MEMBER
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A lot of work in that job, it is surprising how much timber that is required for a project of that size.
A nice design, and the finish looks first class.
You should get a few brownie points from the other half for this furniture.
Well done, and thanks for letting us see your craftmanship.
Alan...
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18th March 2014, 06:39 AM #5
Really is quite an enjoyable read. Beautiful work making this piece.
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18th March 2014, 10:24 AM #6Intermediate Member
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18th March 2014, 10:33 AM #7Intermediate Member
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Thank you Alan. I should tell you that much of the staining and sanding between coats was done by my loving wife. She is in fact the best apprentice i have ever had the pleasure of teaching. No matter what project i undertake, she always helps me with it. She has a love for cabinet making and carpentry. The only problem i have with her and buying new tools is getting them away from her so i can play with them.
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20th March 2014, 12:39 AM #8Intermediate Member
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A heartfelt thanks to all of you for making me feel welcome here. And thank you all for the comments you have made on my work. Funny..before i retired i worked to live. Now i live for those moments when i am able to do what i love most. My work.
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13th August 2014, 06:01 PM #9Intermediate Member
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Beautiful work, Charlee.
I'm about to enter the "work for pleasure" phase myself, and you're setting a fine example. Nice to see inexpensive materials used to create such a classy finished product, too.
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