I finished the dresser for my son's nursery (finally) - construction,
anyway. Still debating on the finish, but will likely use the same white
pickling stain that was used on the crib. I honestly can't stand it, but
SWMBO MBO, right? I kind of agree with her that it wouldn't make much sense
to put a dark or even light colored wood into the room that is painted a
nice yellow and has the white crib and white changing table already. I was
hoping to use a nice mahogany stain and some antique brass pulls I have. Oh
well.
Anyway, the dresser is a 7-drawer unit (it goes by a different, more
feminine name, but I got reamed the last time I mentioned it this way since
it is for my son) and is made of ash except for the panels, back and drawer
bottoms, which are 1/4" oak plywood. Also, I used one piece of poplar for
the rear base material.
I made up a little website that sort of examines the way small errors during
a project can lead to much more glaring issues when all is said and done.
You can see it here: http://pages.cthome.net/logmanworld/dresser.htm. I'll
also post a few pictures on ABPW.
As always, feedback is much appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
Mon, Dec 8, 2003, 2:56am (EST+5) [email protected]
(Mike=A0in=A0Mystic) says:
I finished the dresser <snip>
Ya done good. You can always change the color later, and it's
always better to have a matched set.
You don't point out mistakes, and I'll betcha nobody's gonna
notice. Or, mention it, if they do.
Now, when you get the "Oooh, you made that? Can you make one for
me?", just tell them immediately, "Yes, but I'll need money for
materials, and a special tool".
JOAT
Where the choice is between only violence and cowardice, I would advise
violence.
- Mohandas Gandhi
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Some tunes I like.
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On Mon, 08 Dec 2003 02:56:11 GMT, "Mike in Mystic"
<[email protected]> brought forth from the murky depths:
>I finished the dresser for my son's nursery (finally) - construction,
>anyway. Still debating on the finish, but will likely use the same white
>pickling stain that was used on the crib. I honestly can't stand it, but
>SWMBO MBO, right?
You and I agree on that one.
>Anyway, the dresser is a 7-drawer unit (it goes by a different, more
>feminine name, but I got reamed the last time I mentioned it this way since
I wonder who reamed you about "lingerie + son"... <snicker>
>it is for my son) and is made of ash except for the panels, back and drawer
>bottoms, which are 1/4" oak plywood. Also, I used one piece of poplar for
>the rear base material.
>I made up a little website that sort of examines the way small errors during
>a project can lead to much more glaring issues when all is said and done.
>You can see it here: http://pages.cthome.net/logmanworld/dresser.htm. I'll
>also post a few pictures on ABPW.
Nicely done! You can always shim the drawers to make up for
differences in the front opening. Glue a strip of coarsely
planed oak shavings (or a couple thicknesses of the nylon
tape you used for bottom glides) to the guide on the side
opposite the gap to even it out.
As to the big mistake, I'll bet 95% of people who look at
that chest won't even see it.
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I never said there was anything "original" about it.
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There are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
"John" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Damn, what a bunch of "firsts". Nobody has ever done any of those things
> before.
>
> Welcome to the club.
>
Good looking project. I made a one for my wife so it does carry the more
feminine name.
I have used the tape under some of the drawer units I have made and also
feared that it would not stay adhered. But as I thought about it, the weight
of the drawer is on it all the time so it has pressure all the time too. It
has been four years on the first application and no complaints so far.
All those mistakes make for a heirloom piece. Learn and enjoy the process.
Gerald
"Larry Jaques" <jake@di\/ersify.com> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Mon, 08 Dec 2003 02:56:11 GMT, "Mike in Mystic"
> <[email protected]> brought forth from the murky depths:
>
> >I finished the dresser for my son's nursery (finally) - construction,
> >anyway. Still debating on the finish, but will likely use the same white
> >pickling stain that was used on the crib. I honestly can't stand it, but
> >SWMBO MBO, right?
>
> You and I agree on that one.
>
>
> >Anyway, the dresser is a 7-drawer unit (it goes by a different, more
> >feminine name, but I got reamed the last time I mentioned it this way
since
>
> I wonder who reamed you about "lingerie + son"... <snicker>
>
>
> >it is for my son) and is made of ash except for the panels, back and
drawer
> >bottoms, which are 1/4" oak plywood. Also, I used one piece of poplar
for
> >the rear base material.
>
>
>
> >I made up a little website that sort of examines the way small errors
during
> >a project can lead to much more glaring issues when all is said and done.
> >You can see it here: http://pages.cthome.net/logmanworld/dresser.htm.
I'll
> >also post a few pictures on ABPW.
>
> Nicely done! You can always shim the drawers to make up for
> differences in the front opening. Glue a strip of coarsely
> planed oak shavings (or a couple thicknesses of the nylon
> tape you used for bottom glides) to the guide on the side
> opposite the gap to even it out.
>
> As to the big mistake, I'll bet 95% of people who look at
> that chest won't even see it.
I still don't.....feel like giving a newbie a hint?
"Mike in Mystic" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> I made up a little website that sort of examines the way small errors during
> a project can lead to much more glaring issues when all is said and done.
-------------
Maybe you could consider putting oversized fronts on the drawers. That would
hide the gaps and maybe even the non-flush effect could be neutralised.
As for the sides, well, I bet no-one notices - except you. Gives it character I
suppose.
I'm still making my stupid mistakes on stuff that's destined to live forever in
the garage. After that I'll try my hand at stuff that can live in the garden.
After that I'll try my luck on something for indoors. If it is half as good as
your effort I will be pleased.
On Tue, 09 Dec 2003 18:12:01 GMT, "john wardle" <[email protected]>
brought forth from the murky depths:
>> As to the big mistake, I'll bet 95% of people who look at
>> that chest won't even see it.
>
>I still don't.....feel like giving a newbie a hint?
He made the two sides identical but swapped ends on one
so the center rail is higher on one side. Didn't you
see the pics side by side on his website? It's an "Oops",
but not a really bad one.
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Ok since you came clean, listen to this and you will feel better. One
of my first home improvement projects was to replace the cheap hollow
core doors with a nice stained solid core raised panel door. I layed
out the locations for the hinge mortises and mortised them. Then I
took the laminate that came off the hollow door and laid it on the
solid core door. I figured that this would protect the doors surface
while I worked on it and I could use the door handle hole to locate
the door handle. After laying it out I realized I didn't have a hole
saw the right size. I figured out a solution and used the smaller
hole saw and then used a router with a flush trim bit to size the
hole. Everything worked out fine and I slid the laminate back and
attached the door handle and hinge halfs. I stood the door up and
cleaned it off then carried it up to my room and attached it. This is
when I realized the problem. I had layed the laminate on the door
upside down and the door handle was offset to the top and not the
bottom. My wife takes great pleasure in reminding me of this whenever
she gets a chance. The upside is, since my kids were small at the
time there was no danger of them walking in at the wrong time even if
we forgot to lock the door.
You are not alone. The dresser looks nice and in my experience most
people dont notice your mistakes as much as you think they do.
Christopher
On Mon, 08 Dec 2003 02:56:11 GMT, "Mike in Mystic"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I finished the dresser for my son's nursery (finally) - construction,
>anyway. Still debating on the finish, but will likely use the same white
>pickling stain that was used on the crib. I honestly can't stand it, but
>SWMBO MBO, right? I kind of agree with her that it wouldn't make much sense
>to put a dark or even light colored wood into the room that is painted a
>nice yellow and has the white crib and white changing table already. I was
>hoping to use a nice mahogany stain and some antique brass pulls I have. Oh
>well.
>
>Anyway, the dresser is a 7-drawer unit (it goes by a different, more
>feminine name, but I got reamed the last time I mentioned it this way since
>it is for my son) and is made of ash except for the panels, back and drawer
>bottoms, which are 1/4" oak plywood. Also, I used one piece of poplar for
>the rear base material.
>
>I made up a little website that sort of examines the way small errors during
>a project can lead to much more glaring issues when all is said and done.
>You can see it here: http://pages.cthome.net/logmanworld/dresser.htm. I'll
>also post a few pictures on ABPW.
>
>As always, feedback is much appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Mike
>