Changing Table with PICS

[Ralph Barhorst]

I just finished a changing table that is for my daughter who is expecting her first baby in the middle of August. Imagine, I actually finished it six weeks before the baby is due.

This piece was totally made from solid birch. I put on two coats of Zinsser Seal Coat (which is actually dewaxed blond shellac) on everything inside and out. Then I put on three coats of Watco Wipe-On Poly on the drawer fronts and the exterior. I really liked the Watco Poly since it is almost clear and it has very little odor.

[Robby Phelps]

Beautiful piece Ralph. The figure in the top is tryly amazing. Are the surfaces sanded or hand planed?

[Jim Benante]

Ralph,

I am planning on making a piece very similar to yours. Do you have a set of plans for that piece? I have a CAD drawing from another SMC member, but I might need more than a drawing as I am still pretty new to woodworking.

You did an outstanding job.

Jim

[Jim W. White]

That is one EXTREMELY NICE looking changing table. I'm sure your daughter is going to be thrilled with it!

[Martin Shupe]

I like your changing table very much. The design is sorta Shaker style, my favorite. If I am going to make one for a future grandchild, I'd better get started now!

If plans are available, I'd like to know how to get some.

Thanks, and beautiful work.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Ralph.....You've created a family heirloom! Bravo!

[Vince Sandy]

Outstanding. Beautiful, functional, and should be durable with that finish.

Nice piece. Vince

[Ralph Barhorst]

Beautiful piece Ralph. The figure in the top is tryly amazing. Are the surfaces sanded or hand planed?

Surfaces were sanded to 320 grit.

[Ralph Barhorst]

Ralph,

I am planning on making a piece very similar to yours. Do you have a set of plans for that piece? I have a CAD drawing from another SMC member, but I might need more than a drawing as I am still pretty new to woodworking.

You did an outstanding job.

Jim

Jim - I designed it to be similar to one I saw in "Baby's R Us". I did draw it out on CAD but I did not include all of the details. I can send what I have if you want.

[Ralph Barhorst]

I like your changing table very much. The design is sorta Shaker style, my favorite. If I am going to make one for a future grandchild, I'd better get started now!

If plans are available, I'd like to know how to get some.

Thanks, and beautiful work.

Martin - See my answer to Jim.

[Chris Barton]

All I can say is, WOW! Great job!!!!

[roy knapp]

Ralph:

That is just beautiful and you can see that special touch of love there to.

[Russ Massery]

WOW! love that top! Nice work.

[Corey Hallagan]

Great looking piece Ralph. I like the shape and the finish looks tops!

Corey

[John Renzetti]

Great job Ralph, I'm sure that changing table will still be in use for many future generations. In that regard sign the piece or have a makers mark or medallion permanently afixed to it. You don't want some distant long lost cousin to get credit for it in the years to come.
take care,
John