I've been busily working on my pine chest over drawers. I've made quite a bit of progress since deciding to build this project. I've decided to go with a red-brown milk paint finish. I also found time to visit one of my favorite antique stores and bought a couple of things.
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| The case, before adding the face beading, base and lid |
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| Case back, showing shiplap backboards |
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| Case beading molding stock, being jointed with my Mathieson try plane |
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| Pile of shavings, plus beaded molding, ready to be ripped off |
I managed to score a few nice, fairly uncommon saws. I bought a Harvey Peace Perfection 26"crosscut saw, and a Wheeler Madden and Clemson 22" panel saw. Both need some cleanup, but are in very good overall condition. Check out that wheat carving on the Peace applewood handle. Also scored a very nice pair of Davidson dividers, which will be put to good use here in the shop.
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| Harvey Peace Perfection saw and a Wheeler Madden and Clemson panel saw |
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| A very nice pair of Davidson dividers | | | |
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Nice project Zach. I have the same case waiting for me to get back to it (and build the drawers). I believe I got the plans from the same book.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words. Its been a fun project, I haven't made a case piece in a while. Best of luck with yours! What style hinge are you going to go with for the chest top? I used a gimmal hinge and it looks quite authentic.
Zach
I had to look up 'gimmal hinge', I know them as snipebill. Yes those would be pretty authentic looking, my plan is for some unequal strap hinges though. Well, when I get back to that project.
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