New Camera and pics of my first chest

kd6vpe · Post by **kd6vpe** » Sat May 24, 2008 11:10 pm

Well the Shopsmith and you folks have taught me alot and here is the proof. I know I can do better but for I now feel pretty good about my first piece of furniture. And best of all SHMBO has given approval and has it in the living room. I want to really thank all of you for making this an enjoyable hobby.

ldh · Post by **ldh** » Sat May 24, 2008 11:20 pm

Very nice work.......best advertisement Shopsmith could have.
LDH

curiousgeorge · Post by **curiousgeorge** » Sun May 25, 2008 1:27 am

Way to go, Jim!!!!! Good looking chest.

a1gutterman · Post by **a1gutterman** » Sun May 25, 2008 3:59 am

Great job, Jim!
Say, are those false drawers and doors or very shallow compartments or what?

Bruce · Post by **Bruce** » Sun May 25, 2008 8:14 am

Very impressive, Jim. It looks like you've caught the bug.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Sun May 25, 2008 8:35 am

Very Good. Now all you have to do is decide on the next project and lay in supplies. Good Luck.

kd6vpe · Post by **kd6vpe** » Sun May 25, 2008 8:51 am

Tim and all,
They are false drawers. This project was from plans to build a tool box from one of the magazines. SHMBO saw the carcas and asked if I could make it into a coffee table I said yes so the modifications began. After making it longer she saw it again and asked if it could be one open chest instead of the drawers so the false front came to be. It has dado's, pocket screws, rabbits, champers, and hand chiseling. I had to use my SS in tablesaw mode, drill press mode, and router mode. There are some real bad oops on it as I learned but you can't see them. I do see them everytime I look at it though.

Dusty,
The next job is interior doors and base and casing molding thoughout the whole hose. I just completed the anti-gravity jig and am working on the sled. The flip-up fence stop is on back-order, but I did get the t-track parts so I'm good to go. I can't wait to get to work to view the new Sawdust session it looks real interesting.

kalynzoo · Post by **kalynzoo** » Sun May 25, 2008 5:39 pm

Great project. Thank you for sharing. Truly something to be proud of, and I'm sure the family will cherish it.

john · Post by **john** » Sun May 25, 2008 8:49 pm

Nice Job!

Good looking too.

John

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Sun May 25, 2008 10:22 pm

Very pretty! Love the panels! They are well chosen, and have beautiful grain patterns. It would fit in our living room too! Your wife has good taste (with both chests and woodworkers), and you did great work !:D

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New Camera and pics of my first chest

New Camera and pics of my first chest

Thank you all