Shaker dresser, cherry
comments (3) April 7th, 2009 in Reader's Gallery
Charles Griffith, member
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Photo: Self
This was my first big Shaker project. The cherry was dyed lightly to reduce blotching. Poplar and aromatic cedar are secondary woods. Drawer heights are graduated by percentage. The fronts of each pair of drawers are from the same board, continuing the grain pattern across. Finished with many coats of gel varnish, rubbed on with 0000 steel wool. Wet sanded with pumice stone and croccus cloth before the last coat of varnish. My arsenal of techniques was pretty modest when this was made. Probably a good thing, keeping it simple.
Design or Plan used: My Own Design - based on Shaker principles
posted in: Reader's Gallery, cherry, shaker, chest of drawers, poplar, varnish
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Comments (3)
Beautiful work. I like the honesty of the photographs you submit. My ignorance being massive, could you elaborate regarding the base please.
Posted: 8:15 am on October 28th
Thanks very much. I like your stuff too. Very impressed by what appears to be your use of hardwood for drawer sides, upping the ante for dovetail precision. I use poplar for sides which makes things a little easier. Nice work.
Posted: 4:53 pm on April 7th
This is a very impressive piece for your first big Shaker project. I think the finish adds an aged look that is very fine. Congratulations!
Posted: 3:56 pm on April 7th
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