Comments

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   PhilK | Nov 15, 2015 08:45pm | #1

   Hi, Love this piece! Beautiful. I will be starting this piece after the new year and would love to here about the build process for this piece. Most challenging part, tips, lessons learned? What might you do differently looking back? Appreciate your input. Except for the overall dimensions, did you do anything differently from the plan?

   -Phil

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   PhilK | Nov 15, 2015 08:46pm | #2

   hear

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   Profiles_Woodwork | Dec 16, 2015 02:30pm | #3

   Hi Phil. Thanks for the kind words. Aside from the dimensions, the build follows that outlined by Steve Latta in issues #222 & 224. The front legs (2-different types in the front) are challenging because of the complex curves. As Steve mentions, making a test of each of these leg types from secondary wood is worth the time. It really helps to see a 3-d model to wrap-your-brain around the non-linear geometry. Also take your time with the finish. The coloring of the crotch mahogany drawers and doors were brought-out with Danish oil. The remaining case work was color-matched with a combination of red & brown water based dyes...(tested on scraps first). Most importantly, protect the holly inlay and belle flowers from errant wood dye used on the mahogany. Use an artists brush & dewaxed shellac on the holly to do this. I also used an artist brush to apply the wood dye to the mahogany that is right next to the holly. (There are some great FWW articles on this...I believe from Jeff Jewitt(?)).... Have fun & Happy New Year to you!
   -Dan