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The Bombe form is holistic piece, but the lumber is somewhat unattainable for most woodworkers. I decided on a miniature to map out the joinery and hone the skills needed to one day complete a full size chest.
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I love the form as those of us who add curves to projects appreciate how exponentially more difficult curved pieces are compared to standard flat pieces. This is a beautiful piece! I know you mentioned it is a smaller prototype and I am wondering what are the dimensions?
Curves are difficult, I have not don them. I appreciate this work. Thanks!
Great job! I'd like to know the dimensions also.
I do not think that one must use hugely expensive wood to make a full size bombe....
You can use poplar and finish it to look almost identical to mahogany. David Boeff has done this very well. Or use sapele as a cheaper replacement for genuine mahogany. Or use pine or poplar and veneer it.
--Wm. Francis Brown
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