What a beautiful piece, Charlie. Carlyle Lynch would be proud.
The profile was rough cut on the bandsaw then finished with rasps and card scraper and sandpaper.Thank you for sharing this. I want to make one similar in the future. This thread has given me lots of insight as to its design but I do have a few questions:
How did you get the profile on the feet so sharp? Did you cut them out on a scroll saw or by hand and how did you clean them up so well?
Also how does the case sit on the feet? Do the feet have a ledge for it to sit on?
Thank you
Jacob
Jacob, the original (full-size) version of this chest is at the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts in Winston-Salem. Not too far from you, might be a nice trip. The original is yellow pine, stained mahogany red.
Roy G
Even though it is half the size, your attention to detail and craftsmanship are still 100%.
Just curious to know...what do you keep in a half-size chest of drawers?
Not a mistake at all. When you hand-cut dovetails, you use a knife/marking gauge to mark the baseline of the dovetails.In the top view, it appears a pencil line is still visible where the base of the dovetails was set. Is this intentional? I kind of like showing the craftsmanship that went into it, but it could look like a mistake to someone else who doesnt appreciate it.
Great job either way!
You’re correct. Some folks don’t like the knifed baselines left showing. When I build for a commission I always check to find out the buyers preferences and I follow them. When building for myself I generally leave them. Maybe I should be more professional.In the top view, it appears a pencil line is still visible where the base of the dovetails was set. Is this intentional? I kind of like showing the craftsmanship that went into it, but it could look like a mistake to someone else who doesnt appreciate it.
Great job either way!
Unfortunately, they deaccessioned it and sold it a few years ago to benefit the new acquisitions fund. They still have the files and photos of the piece, however in their database.