Walnut Chest

comments (6) January 17th, 2009 in Reader's Gallery

frank_solutions frank_solutions, member
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Dove tail corners
Cope and stick raised panel construction.
Hand crafted one piece solid feet.
Natural finish with 4 coats of clear lacquer.
Tongue and groove top assembly, with maple panel inserts, with walnut inlays. 
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Made identical units for my mother and mother-in-law as gifts for Christmas. Made of solid walnut and maple inserts with walnut inlays. Dovetail joinery, cope and stick with raised panels construction, and hand shaped one piece solid feet.


Design or Plan used: My Own Design - Francisco Sousa
posted in: Reader's Gallery, dovetails, walnut, maple, chest, frame and panel, inlay
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Cubby Cubby writes: Sorry, I also forgot to ask you: What are the differences in the dynamics and strength of your corner, cross grain dovetails compared to a traditional dovetail cut from the end grain?
Posted: 9:35 am on January 30th

Cubby Cubby writes: The corner dovetails, were they more difficult to cut across the grain as shown compared to the more traditional end grain/ with grain dovetails?
Posted: 9:25 am on January 30th

MarcForrat MarcForrat writes: Frank Sousa has an incredible attention to details, I have the pleasure to be able to own some of his work and the design, worksmanship and final look of rhe chest and any other piece of furniture I have are exquisit. Good for you Frank, I'm looking forward to owning many more of your pieces of art.
Cheers,
Marc Forrat
La Chocolaterie Forrat Inc/Forrat Inc.
Posted: 8:12 am on January 29th

KRASSEL KRASSEL writes: Very nice. Your fit and finish looks great. Nice choice of wood and the design is top notch. Good job.
Posted: 12:19 pm on January 27th

RicknChadsDad RicknChadsDad writes: What a beautiful chest. Hopefully the inside is as nice. A photo of the inside would enhance the project. Beautiful!!
Posted: 6:23 am on January 21st

GordRose GordRose writes: Very nice work! I am sure both moms loved the gift!!
Posted: 11:36 pm on January 17th

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