Byrdie Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I have to agree - tapered tops would look best with the curves in the legs. Perhaps even a slight cove cut rather than just a flat taper. Then again, who's going to crawl under there and look. Definitely not the breadboards for my eye, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I have to agree - tapered tops would look best with the curves in the legs. Perhaps even a slight cove cut rather than just a flat taper. Then again, who's going to crawl under there and look. Definitely not the breadboards for my eye, however. That's actually what I was thinking Byrdie.. I'll run a couple test samples and let the boss pick out the one she likes.. Thanks for the kind words Eric! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryside Workshop Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 What is the size of bed you are building? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 What is the size of bed you are building? Will be a King 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryside Workshop Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Will be a King Awesome, I will be starting a king build soon. A platform bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Awesome, I will be starting a king build soon. A platform bed. Nice! I'm still working on the design.. May be a while before I get going on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Got the other set of drawer fronts set tonight since the wife is going to be home late.. Gotta grab the time when you can get it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Yeah, I was not sure at first but I like how the profile makes your drawer sets look like a raised panel. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Thanks! That's the look I was going for.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 You really took these to another level with the drawer profile. Excellent work bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopnhack Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Wow, I need to be on here more often - I almost missed this AWESOME build!!! Wow, really great stuff Kev. :-) As for the pulls, black or patinated? Something not too shiny would be my opinion and something dark to offset from the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Wow, I need to be on here more often - I almost missed this AWESOME build!!! Wow, really great stuff Kev. :-) As for the pulls, black or patinated? Something not too shiny would be my opinion and something dark to offset from the wood. Thanks Chop! Pulls will be flat black and fairly basic. The boss picked them out so, who am I to argue? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopnhack Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Thanks Chop! Pulls will be flat black and fairly basic. The boss picked them out so, who am I to argue? Don't, you're likely to end up wearing the pulls ;-) Simple dark pulls will showcase the wood, especially after it gets popped with the finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Im a sucker for black and oil rubbed bronze hardware. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopnhack Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Im a sucker for black and oil rubbed bronze hardware. oh yeah :-) Also those antique pewter one's from Amrock - they are subtle with just enough texture to complement modern cab finishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 I'd vote for no hardware at all - instead I would route a small finger pull into the bottom edge of the top drawer and top edge of the bottom drawer. That way you don't have any metal hardware distracting from the continuous vertical grain. Just my unsolicited two cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 I'd vote for no hardware at all - instead I would route a small finger pull into the bottom edge of the top drawer and top edge of the bottom drawer. That way you don't have any metal hardware distracting from the continuous vertical grain. Just my unsolicited two cents Interesting idea.. I might have to do some exploring of this option! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Interesting idea.. I might have to do some exploring of this option! I like Mel's drawer idea for two reasons. First, the awesome symmetry it gives with the drawer fronts. Second, preserving the grain continuity that you worked hard to establish. Either way, knobs or not, the piece will look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Loving this build journal. Looks great so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Had a look at the drawer fronts last night and I'm not too sure I can rout good handles in them. Will probably use the handles the boss picked out. Thanks for the kind words Vinny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Looking great. I love those legs - very elegant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Thanks Terry! Weekend is getting close! I went ahead and did the glue up for the tops tonight so they'd be ready to go in the morning. With a little luck, these will be complete this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Got the tops trimmed to size and the profile cut. Also installed the drawer pulls.. Will be spending the rest of the day sanding.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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