Brendon_t Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Those are beautiful, but they'll look better after you paint the drawers a nice dark green, it would go well with your mahogany stained pine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Been looking forward to seeing these since you mentioned them. You didn't disappoint. They look awesome. The dovetails are hand cut right? Great job. You didn't answer the question, are they? If they are, you deserve the lube in the drawer cause those things are tight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Nice design ! Always a joy to see something original. I've got to get me a couple of those rasps. The first pull is pretty easy. Making the second one match, that's where the skill shows ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Beautiful, Eric! Very nice job, indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted May 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 You didn't answer the question, are they? If they are, you deserve the lube in the drawer cause those things are tight! Yes, they're hand cut. And it only took me two days to do it. How these guys hammer out perfect dovetails in five minutes...I'll never understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Glad to see you're finally getting some use out of that Porter Cable dovetail jig. I didn't know it made drawer pulls too. I Love em, man. I can really see you're starting to develop your own unique design style. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Yes, they're hand cut. And it only took me two days to do it. How these guys hammer out perfect dovetails in five minutes...I'll never understand. That would have been nerve wracking. I would have made the boxes first. Just in case I needed a bit thinner case after the first try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Lookun great Eric! Yeah' those pulls are damn sexy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted May 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 I can really see you're starting to develop your own unique design style. That's one way of looking at it. Another is that I'm in a creative hibernation and I'm just going through the motions. Kind of how it feels right now. I need to shift gears but I don't know where I'm going. But thanks for the compliment! That would have been nerve wracking. I would have made the boxes first. Just in case I needed a bit thinner case after the first try. Hand cutting dovetails isn't as difficult as it's made out to be in the woodworking ether. With a little practice and a lot of patience, it can be done and done well...it's just a matter of how long it takes. As long as you know where to cut and you're able to make that cut...you're golden. I'll admit, I probably won't be doing any more for a while. That's enough for 2015. A Leigh D4R is on my short list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 I've hand cut about 4 full drawers in the last few months. All on scrap boards and all just for practice. It is a very slow and meticulous process for me. I've also found that the hardness of the wood makes a huge difference. Anyway, they look superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Jimerfield Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Uber fantastisch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 I really like your nightstands..I'm so set in my ways that the dovetails showing on the drawer face seems to break up the nice lines. But that's because I'm old & picky :-)...and dislike change :-) ..these will look terrific in your home. The drawer pulls are very appealing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Nice work Kiki. I like the deep drawers... usually night stands have tiny drawers that don't fit much. The larger drawers show off the birdseye maple and let you store more lube all at the same time. I concur, the drawer pulls are probably my favorite part. Mahogany is a joy to work, isn't it? It machines better than any domestic species. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted May 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 I really like your nightstands..I'm so set in my ways that the dovetails showing on the drawer face seems to break up the nice lines. But that's because I'm old & picky :-)...and dislike change :-) ..these will look terrific in your home. The drawer pulls are very appealing. I hear you...admittedly it's a bit showy but I'm a sucker for exposed joinery. I think it's a little more acceptable on an Asian-flavored piece, but it's not for everyone. I was a little worried about them being a bit boring without some measure of flair added...but it's all a matter of taste. I appreciate your feedback though! Nice work Kiki. I like the deep drawers... usually night stands have tiny drawers that don't fit much. The larger drawers show off the birdseye maple and let you store more lube all at the same time. I concur, the drawer pulls are probably my favorite part. Mahogany is a joy to work, isn't it? It machines better than any domestic species. No doubt. It's like butta. My favorite species to work, although it does bother my nose a bit when I sand it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Very nice Eric. Love the drawer handles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banderson Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Those really are stunning night stands. Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 You got it. Cut out the rough shapes on the bandsaw then refined with rasps. Thanks man! I'm assuming that you used an AST blade to cut those bridle joints? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted May 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Sure did. If you have trouble locating one, just check any truck stop or downtown liquor store...they're fairly abundant in their natural habitat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Yes, they're hand cut. And it only took me two days to do it. How these guys hammer out perfect dovetails in five minutes...I'll never understand. they are not perfect.... I am sure if you saw those 5 minute dovetails in person you would be disappointed. Just a guess. Look at a lot of antique hand cut dovetails and it becomes obvious they were striving for utility over beauty. I think the 5 minute dovetails fits into that category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted May 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 they are not perfect.... I am sure if you saw those 5 minute dovetails in person you would be disappointed. Just a guess. Look at a lot of antique hand cut dovetails and it becomes obvious they were striving for utility over beauty. I think the 5 minute dovetails fits into that category. I'm sure you're right. I guess you can either go for quick joints that fit or nice clean joints...but it's gonna take a ton of practice to get both. I'm not sure I'll ever put enough hours in to get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 I have always like the way your finishes look. I need to get some lessons from you. My finish work is my down fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted May 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Arm-R-Seal is easy to master. If you're interested in my process, watch Marc's Simple Varnish Finish video. What I do is basically what he does, with a few minor changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Great work Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted May 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Thanks man! I brought them in and put them in their homes last night. Still a little stinky but I want them out of the shop so I can start a new project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Thanks man! I brought them in and put them in their homes last night. Still a little stinky but I want them out of the shop so I can start a new project. Sculpted Rocker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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