Popular Post Hammer5573 Posted February 25, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 My daughter and her husband just purchased a home in Fairfax Va. and wanted some federal style furniture to add to her collection . I just finished what I hope will be the final two pieces. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 Those ought to fit right in. Beautiful work and off to a good home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 Strong work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote Jim Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 Wow! Can you share how you got such a tight joint on the top in the front on that curved piece? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 Beautiful work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 Fine craftsmanship sir, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 Those are a couple superb pieces. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 I imagine they’re very happy right about now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 Excellent workmanship. Will be treasured forever I am sure. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekcohen Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 Very nice! Any details of the construction and finish? Regards from Perth Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjweb Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 Beautiful pieces, you should be very happy with them, RJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer5573 Posted February 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 8 hours ago, derekcohen said: Very nice! Any details of the construction and finish? Regards from Perth Derek I’ve done a number of curved and bow fronts, I guess it’s because they’re so challenging (at least for me). I use 3/16” plywood for the door and drawer front cores. I use Gorilla glue for the bowed laminations and non-visible structural components because it’s very strong and there is no spring back. I’ve learned that you can’t use it liberally like yellow glue and that you have to anticipate the foaming that occurs when it cures. I apply a backer veneer for the veneered surfaces unless they’re made of MDF. I attach smal pieces of hardwood to both ends of the plywood drawer fronts using biscuit and Gorilla glue and use my Leigh jig to make the dovetails used to attach the drawer sides. The most difficult part was rabbiting the rounded bead mounding surrounding the curved surfaces. I used a table router and jig to do this; however, my first attempt cost me the tip of my finger (learned the hard way..!). Im sure that I could learn a lot more and welcome your informed responses 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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