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  1. Twin dressers project

    Twin dressers for my twin daughters who are 8 years old. I have been working on this project in my spare time for over a year and now they're finnaly done. The girls are ecstatic!
    Woods used are cherry, maple and walnut. The pulls are a bent lamination and attached with walnut dowels. The tops feature breadboard ends with walnut accent pins. The drawer boxes are maple ply edged with cherry riding on full extension ball bearing guides. Drawer box joinery is tungue and groove. Finish is oil and poly. I'm very pleased with how they came out and I hope I have inspired some, as I have been inspired by others. I owe a big thank you to the members here at the creek as this is where I started my woodworking journey and education 12 years ago. Enjoy the photos.














    Last edited by Dewayne Baker; 06-25-2017 at 1:20 PM.
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    Very nice work!
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    What's not to like about these dressers? Creative, pleasing design. Beautiful selection of materials. Very well executed craftsmanship and finish. Very nice Duwayne, that you for posting.

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    Great work. The figured maple and cherry are a really nice combination. The curves and proportions really work well together. Did you stain/dye the cherry for color consistency, or is it all heartwood? Hard to find cherry without any sap wood.

  5. Quote Originally Posted by Tom Bain View Post
    Great work. The figured maple and cherry are a really nice combination. The curves and proportions really work well together. Did you stain/dye the cherry for color consistency, or is it all heartwood? Hard to find cherry without any sap wood.
    Hi tom, thanks. I did not use any stains. The finish starts with a coat of super blonde dewaxed shellac then a couple coats of a polly and oil mixture. I eliminate the sap wood through stock selection and planing my cuts around it.
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    Very nice work and excellent design.
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    most of my furniture is cherry/curly maple combo, so I really like your choice. Bet your girls are thrilled!
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    Very nice work. You've given them an heirloom!

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