Popular Post wtnhighlander 7682 Posted June 12, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 I didn't intend to journal this build, so this is more of an 'after action' report. The construction is nothing extrordinary. Materials (poplar, pine, and plywood) are certainly nothing to get excited about. The design offered a small challenge to make form fit function. Thanks to all who contributed advice. The work table / desk, sans paint and pulls (those are Sister's problem): The three "drawers" hide the real storage compartment: The front of the big drawer attaches with these interlocking brackets: With a simple lift, the front comes off so the drawer becomes a tray, allowing unobstructed access to the musical contents: Thanks for looking. I plan to add a finished shot after Sis does her thing with the paint. Now you know the REST of the story.... Good Day! 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
treeslayer 3376 Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Very well done Ross, and a great job on that drawer it’s the perfect solution. Do you know what color it will be ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wtnhighlander 7682 Posted June 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Thanks Dave. Probably some shade of 'white', possibly multiple layers with a bit of distressing between. She wants to blend it with the appearance of the painted trim in her 100+ year-old house. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pkinneb 3612 Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Very nice!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coop 7599 Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Now that is cool! Well done Ross! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronn W 1627 Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Well Done. I like it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardA 5075 Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 You da man.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chestnut 5629 Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 That's really cool and looks great. This was in my inbox yesterday. Not sure if it's somethign your sister would attempt but there is some good advise within. https://www.woodcraft.com/blog_entries/go-antiquing-with-milk-paint-and-shellac?trk_msg=8ER9JF3SF4HKNF4F4SM0OAATEK&trk_contact=B7NO7P5TLS9K0OMA5QE11QO1HS&trk_sid=I83LODA795PLRKFJC2GL0SKIL8&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=WCMAG+GO+ANTIQUING&utm_campaign=June+Clearance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wtnhighlander 7682 Posted June 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Thanks, Drew. That is a well written guide. I've used similar trchniques in the past, but not with milk paint. I'll pass that on and see what she thinks. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chet 4935 Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 That did come out nice Ross. I always enjoyed Paul Harvey's "The rest of the Story" Did I just date myself again? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post treeslayer 3376 Posted June 14, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 21 minutes ago, Chet said: That did come out nice Ross. I always enjoyed Paul Harvey's "The rest of the Story" Did I just date myself again? My kids just reminded me the other day that I used to listen to him while I made lunch, wife worked days and I worked second shift, great memories, sorry for the HighJack Ross 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wtnhighlander 7682 Posted June 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 No worries, Dave. If you guys enjoyed Paul Harvey, I recommend that you check out Mike Rowe's "The Way I Heard It" podcast. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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