vapochilled

What a stunningly simple idea, I just would not have thought of it, another post it note for the router table

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Drugstore Cowboy

Can't believe it took me a literal month of Sundays (and Saturdays - and at least one Friday) to get this done -- but - here it is. Don't judge it too harshly -- it's my first major project in almost a year. Trust me -- I know of several things I could/should have done different/better. I am my own worst critic.
BUT - I delivered it to the customer tonite - and she was pleased - and that. after all, is ultimately the opinion that counts.
I was glad they were pleased because I had added some thick trim around the sides that wasn't in their original sketch to make the unit look a little more substantial -- and hopefully more stable.

As mentioned earlier -- I used sliding dovetails to join the shelves and the drawer bases to the sides.
The only metal in the unit is the tacks holding the back on - the screws holding the handle on - and two screws I added the the top -- just for luck.

One of the things that took so long - was buying and learning to use my first dovetail jig. Prior to this I had done my drawer boxes as full boxes with simple dado joints and then attached a front.. But -- I really wanted to learn dovetails. Not visible in the photos is the simple wood strips I used for runner -- two on the bottom of each drawer - straddling a third attached to the frame/base. The handles were shop made just using roundover and cove bits.
The cove is underneath forming a fingertip grip.

The customer also wanted a barrister style cabinet door --
Knowing their tight budget -- instead of buying the specialized hardware for this -- I used this simple dado and pin design I found online from Popular Woodworking. They opted to leave the handle off of this piece so the door could slide all the way back.

The contrasting back visible behind the top shelf left alone because the customer intends covering it either with a mirror - or some of their artwork.

The three quarter view -- was shot in my shop -- before the drawers were finished -- the white film - is dust.

Sorry for rambling -- its 2am Sunday morning - I SHOULD be sleepy -- but - Im not ..

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RustyW

Thats a great looking project Cowboy. Take a look at Bj's dado jig http://www.routerforums.com/jigs-fix...ge-router.html It's very simple to build and very accurate. And dos'nt depend on the sub base, which is'nt always true. Also, the slot can be extended far enough to allow a starting point. So a plunge router is not required.

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Joe Lyddon

Drugstore Cowboy!

I think you've GOT it!

Looks great!!

Thank you for getting us updated!

There is one thing that went through my mind as I looked at the Flipper door (which looks great!) section... I was wondering if they were going to be doing any writing, paying bills, etc. (probably not)... Just in case, think of this...
Put the opening front on hinges at the bottom (morticed in)... To open, pull the top forward and lay it down for a writing surface... opening the drawer below it for support. Rare earth magnets holding it shut in the corners. Like a Secretary...

Just a thought...

I think you did a great job on the project and you should feel very proud!!

Thanks again.

Bob

Cowboy,

All I can say is SWEEEEEEET!

The craftsmanship and jointery are excellent. You have got to be proud of that one.

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Pictures from the shop

http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m292/bnoles616/

Drugstore Cowboy

Thanks to all for the kind words.

Joe -
I like that idea -- I've seen a couple of variations on that in antque shops. Have had in the back of my mind doing something like that for myself to go in the kitchen.

I did a drop front desktop something like that when I was a starving grad student in a garage apartment -- but I didnt get that nice --
I just hinged a door over the top shelf of a book case and supported it with chains at the corners.

As for this unit -- it's going in a bedroom -- so my guess is the drawers will hold clothes - the cabinet will hide some books and the shelf will hold a few what-nots.

challagan

Nice work Cowboy, I like it!

Corey

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Julie

That's really nice, Cowboy. I like the trim on the front, the curved look to it.
Sliding dovetails is the way to go... much stronger and no nails or screws.

~Julie~

gregW

Cowboy, you did that wood proud...I really like the design, the finish, and all the extra personal touch features that you added to make sure that everyone that sees it knows that it's not store bought..nice job!

Greg