My first raw wood to finished project

[Ron Wright]

I have tried to post pictures of my first project, but had difficulty. I hope these come through. I am a begining ww and this is my first raw red oak to finish project. I still have not selected the hardware. Thanks for looking...

[Sean Hughes]

Very nice Ron!!!! What finish did you use?

Sean

[Don Baer]

Very nice work.. The finish is a little darker then I like but thats just me.

[Steve Clardy]

Looks nice!! Thanks for sharing

[Martin Shupe]

Ron,

Very nicely done. Is that Norm's design?

As far as hardware, nothing would look better than wooden Shaker knobs.

Now that you have proved yourself, we will expect more great things from you in the future.

[Ron Wright]

Thanks guys. Sean, I used a coat of Behlen Medium Red Mahogany, followed by two coats of General Finishes Java Gel Stain, then three coats of General Finishes Arm-R-Seal Satin. We were trying to match some existing furniture with the color, and it is very close. We are still looking at hardware.
This was Norm's plans number 1091-C. I made a few modificaitons, but for a first project from raw wood it turned out fine. My past efforts were with S2S and much smaller and with out much detail. I did some shop drawers and minor shop work that now that I know how to post the picutures, I will add later.
Thanks for your comments.

[Vaughn McMillan]

Great job Ron, especially if this is your first substantial piece of furniture. Did you harvest the wood yourself, or was it purchased as rough lumber?

- Vaughn

[Jason Tuinstra]

Ron, great looking project. I remember that from Norm's book - my first ww book. I still remember how he cut tenons freehand on the tablesaw - not advisable. Regardless, this project looks wonderful! You hit this one out of the park. Good job.

[Carl Eyman]

Good work, Ron. Let us see what is next out of your shop.

[Roger Barga]

most people start out making cutting boards or a box. can't wait to see what you take on for your second project. thanks for sharing photos of your work.

roger

[Roger Bailey]

Ron, that looks real good for you first raw to finish project. I am a big fan of Norm's work. I see that in your profile you are retired military, I would like to say THANK YOU to you and your family for the sacrifice and service to our country.

[Julio Navarro]

Very nice work Ron. Cant wait to see more projects!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Nice project Ron! I like the design, execution and finish. Nice!

[Frank Pellow]

Ron, you are to be complimented on tackling such an ambitious first project. And you succeeded! The cabinet looks great!

I agree with Martin that wooden knobs would be appropriate. Simple solid brass would also work. Please post a picture or two when you have the unit completed with the hardware.

It wasn't until after about 55 years of woodworking that, earlier this year, I completed my first raw wood to finished cabinet project (also oak).

[Ron Wright]

Thanks for looking.

Roger, thank you for supporting our troops.