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   eddiefromAustralia | Jan 20, 2004 05:05am | #1

   An interview and pictured construction of a bombe chest

   Also, a good summary online

   Progress pictures (includes details of source of plan)

   More progress pictures

   Finished product

   Hope that this helps,

   eddie

   
   

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   Edited 1/19/2004 9:09:15 PM ET by eddie (aust)

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   CRR | Jan 20, 2004 08:28am | #2

   Eddie,

   You've given me great, absolutely fabulous links. Its incredible what those guys have made. It will be a year or more before I even start. But look forward to the challenge.

   Are building one yourself?  Or have you already mad one?

   A few items with Bombe's articles or plans...

   I just purchased FWW #45 on ebay

   I just purchased Tautons "Making Period Furniture" at bookfinder.com

   Both will arrive in a few days.

   I'm certain there must be other resources for Bombe' construction. More tips are welcome.

   Again thanks for the links. I'm gonna go over them now.

   Chris

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   eddiefromAustralia | Jan 20, 2004 09:03am | #3

   Hi Chris,

   Thanks for your comments.

   Whilst I'm trained to a level where I could do this, I just simply haven't got the time to at the moment.  When my kids are in their teens I may have a bit more time of an evening to myself.

   Good luck - it's a bit challenging, but not that hard to do - all about setting the curved serpentine sides at the correct angles when you cut joinery - I'm sure you'll get more comments/help as you progress along the way.

   Let us know how you go.

   Cheers,

   eddie

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   Floss | Jan 21, 2004 02:24am | #4

   Chris,

   I am starting to build a bombe chest of drawers tomorrow. It has the serpentine front and ball and claw legs, very similar to the one on the SAPFM website. I am using some construction techniques similar to the one Lance Patterson made in the FWW publications you just purchased. I have full scale drawings that I made and would be willing to send you a copy for a small fee . I am just starting so the plans may be revised as I progress through construction. Let me know if you are interested. I'll be happy to answer any questions you have concerning construction details or techniques.

   J.P.

   
   

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   Edited 1/20/2004 6:25:58 PM ET by j.p.