Fine work, steady hand. You had me on the edge of my seat saying "Stop! Stop!" as your dovetail saw got closer and closer to the drawer face while you were sawing that partial miter on the bead LOL. Eager to see what kind of finish you apply.
Awesome work, that beading really finishes it off. One thing it does especially well is to add continuity to the grain pattern of the front face, without it you could notice where the grain pattern of the timber was missing the kerf amount at each drawer but now that's been filled in perfectly. When I used to make solid timber kitchen drawers as an apprentice an old cabinet maker taught me to treat the drawer sides and glide blocks with neatsfoot or boiled linseed oil, it worked amazingly well - the sound they make when they slide changes and they really glide easily.
Thanks lumenman. After I get done with a project, I usually shellac the drawers and add wax to the underside of the drawers and to the supports to help them slide. I do like your suggestion also. Maybe I will try it on my next project that requires drawers.
Guy, once again, very good work. Excellent video also. I am very much enjoying this build. I found your UA-cam videos a few weeks ago when I found your video on compound miter saw dust collection and the Dust Chuter. I ended up buying the Dust Chuter but have not had the need to install it or put it to use yet. As I was watching your latest video, I was wondering if you had ever built a furniture project this complex before? The drawers and the molding detail look great! Good luck with finishing this project. How many hours do you have into it so far and how many calendar days?
Bob, The most challenging project was the Pedestal Extension Table. It was built "on the fly" and I had to figure out most of it as the build was going along. And if I had to guess the amount of time I spent making this, I would estimate 60 hours over a period of about 8 weeks. However, it takes probably 3-4 times as long due to the video taping of it. And of course thanks for the kudos!
I'm a novice. When you glue the cockbead to the drawer, you seem to be gluing across the grain. Would that be a problem if the wood expands or contracts with humidity?
Hey Julla, yes, the drawer face could move a little. The face is pretty small, and it probably would move less than 1/32" of an inch, if not in a climate controlled environment. Since it will be indoors in that environment, I doubt highly it will move at all. I saw this piece several weeks ago at the owners home, and it looked fine.
Great project. Looks awesome. This is the definition of hybrid woodworking!
Fine work, steady hand. You had me on the edge of my seat saying "Stop! Stop!" as your dovetail saw got closer and closer to the drawer face while you were sawing that partial miter on the bead LOL. Eager to see what kind of finish you apply.
I am impressed!!!! You are for sure a master craftsman!!!!
Keith steffen Thanks Keith! You're making me blush... HaHa
Nice project. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Ramin, it actually is done. Just need to edit the rest of the video. There will be one last video posted that shows the finishing and hardware.
Awesome work, that beading really finishes it off. One thing it does especially well is to add continuity to the grain pattern of the front face, without it you could notice where the grain pattern of the timber was missing the kerf amount at each drawer but now that's been filled in perfectly.
When I used to make solid timber kitchen drawers as an apprentice an old cabinet maker taught me to treat the drawer sides and glide blocks with neatsfoot or boiled linseed oil, it worked amazingly well - the sound they make when they slide changes and they really glide easily.
Thanks lumenman. After I get done with a project, I usually shellac the drawers and add wax to the underside of the drawers and to the supports to help them slide. I do like your suggestion also. Maybe I will try it on my next project that requires drawers.
Nice job, thanks
As always, great video & great build. After its done you will have something you cant get in a store.
Thanks Bob!
Guy, once again, very good work. Excellent video also. I am very much enjoying this build. I found your UA-cam videos a few weeks ago when I found your video on compound miter saw dust collection and the Dust Chuter. I ended up buying the Dust Chuter but have not had the need to install it or put it to use yet. As I was watching your latest video, I was wondering if you had ever built a furniture project this complex before? The drawers and the molding detail look great! Good luck with finishing this project. How many hours do you have into it so far and how many calendar days?
Bob, The most challenging project was the Pedestal Extension Table. It was built "on the fly" and I had to figure out most of it as the build was going along. And if I had to guess the amount of time I spent making this, I would estimate 60 hours over a period of about 8 weeks. However, it takes probably 3-4 times as long due to the video taping of it. And of course thanks for the kudos!
Well done. This is great info..
I'm a novice. When you glue the cockbead to the drawer, you seem to be gluing across the grain. Would that be a problem if the wood expands or contracts with humidity?
Hey Julla, yes, the drawer face could move a little. The face is pretty small, and it probably would move less than 1/32" of an inch, if not in a climate controlled environment. Since it will be indoors in that environment, I doubt highly it will move at all. I saw this piece several weeks ago at the owners home, and it looked fine.
Ok, thanks a lot! Beautiful work.
Guy, did you miss a 30 year career in fine furniture? It sure looks like you know what you're doing here.
+John Smith It's all smoke and mirrors John. HaHa.
Hood cords and table saws...