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and with that. I'm done.
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 11:35 am
by holsgo
To be honest. I'm glad to be done. The inside contains a faux bois of burled mahogony. Typical practice back then. So, my tribute to Baltimore painted furniture is over.
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 11:36 am
by holsgo
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and much of it done on a shopsmith!
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 11:39 am
by holsgo
Last pic.
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 11:39 am
by algale
Beautiful job!
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 12:37 pm
by JPG
I cannot come up with words adequate to describe that effort.
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 4:05 pm
by nuhobby
This was a consummate thread and super job! And you're noticeably exhausted. Rest up and enjoy!
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 10:08 pm
by holsgo
Thanks guys. I'm sure this wasn't everyones cup of tea. But it's fun to challenge skills. Glad you liked it.
Inspiration
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:21 pm
by nuhobby
I was thinking of this thread today. I've recently picked up a totally delapidated Oak machinist chest. It's so bad that proper restoration parts would triple my expenses. But I'm figuring I now have artistic license to change it totally. It won't be like holsgo's work, but I'm thinking of brainstorm ideas. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:55 pm
by holsgo
Nuhobby, let's see whAt you are getting into! A machinist chest sounds great. You could go old school and get into turn of the century stuff or take an old meets new approach. Can't wait to see what you come up with or want to bounce ideas around.
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:03 am
by nuhobby
Yes, I'm looking forward to it. Truth be known it's an e&ay purchase and I don't have it here yet. But I could see in the seller-photos numerous missing parts, open joints, chipped-off beading details.... no wonder no one else bid on it! I'm sort of fancying some contrasting woods used for repairs and moldings... we'll see
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