nzgeordie

Here's the first steps in the making of a Victorian Sewing Box that SWMBO has set her heart on. By the time it's completed, it will have involved turning, routing, jointing, veneering, flocking and French polishing. The wood is mahogany.

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Pete
I've cut it twice and it's still too short! But only at one end.

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chippypah

Hi Geordie,
That is going to be a great project, and looking forward to seeing your progress.
Cheers
Pete

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harrysin

This is going to be one superfine project Geordie. I'm sure that all viewers are looking forward to following this project via the step by step photos.

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nzgeordie

Here's an update on the sewing box. Sorry it's taking so long but I'm only a weekend woodworker
The first pic shows a jig I made to carry the turned pedestal so I could rout three dovetails to take the legs. I used a 3/4" candlestand bit in the table to rout the grooves but had to hand cut the mating dovetails in the legs.

The second pic is a dry fit of the parts and shows a hand carved skirt I decided to add between the pedestal top and the hexagonal well that carries the sewing box on top. I hope our forum carvers don't look too closely at the skirt as it's my first carving effort.

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Pete
I've cut it twice and it's still too short! But only at one end.

curiousgeorge

Geordie, that is one fine looking stand. I'm sure SHMBO is going to be very pleased with it.

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George

I did not chop down that cherry tree!!! But, since its down, can I have the wood?

challagan

Geordie that is one nice stand. Some good work there!

Corey

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