Tom's Tool Chest - Finished!

[DeepBlue]

Yesterday I fitted all of the drawer fronts from some figured maple. I didn't quiet manage to get it all in one flowing bookmatched series, but I'm happy with the compromise:





And here's another one, because I know you're all worried about my stickers:

[stoatyboy]

my god that looks gorgeous with fronts on - gorgeous!

[WoodAddict]

awesome looking tool chest. those colours are spot on! it would almost be a shame to put the handles on, but I'm sure they'll look good

great work.

[OPJ]

I think you'd done very well to get the grain match you've achieved with those drawer fronts - absolutely stunning!

Hope the handles/pulls are fairly small and won't draw too much attention away from the figured maple...
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[DeepBlue]

Cheers for the comments lads

The drawer pulls are now starting to worry me - I want something subtle, but interesting. Maybe something with a bit of a curve to it...

I went searching for inspiration and came across this:



It's not bad, but I'm sure I've seen better somewhere, can anyone help me out? Have you seen a truly brilliant but understated drawer pull somewhere?

[wizer]

I'm going to use that style of knob\handle on my jewellery box. The recess is made with a biscuit jointer.

I don't think round knobs will look out of place on this cabinet. I'd definitely keep it wood. Brass or steel wouldn't look right IMO.

It look great BTW.
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[MickCheese]

I feel curved pulls may be a bit overpowering as the fronts are so nice.

I would consider small black buttons in keeping with the delicate line you already have.

Looks really in proportion at present, I really like it.

Mick
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[DeepBlue]

[flounder]

For what it is worth, I agree with Mick! I think a more subtle classic knob would be the wasy to go!

[wizer]

Normally I'd offer, but I'm not healthy enough to get them to you any time soon. I have no idea what someone like Richard Findlay would charge you. Would be worth a PM as this is his bread and butter. He's a bit good, as they say
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[wizer]

This is how Waka did it


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[DeepBlue]

Yeah, I love Waka's tool chest. It's properly inspirational and I think the handles are just right.

If there are any turners out there who could to do me a big favour then send me a pm

[wizer]

If Wellswood is looking in, he has made some nice pulls on his cabinet. They are brass pulls that he made from flat sheet stock. I can't find an example online and explaining them is a bit hard. Maybe a pic Mark? Despite saying Brass wouldn't look right on this cabinet, his design probably would.
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[Matt_S]

I wonder if even more minimal knobs than Waka's would work better. Just because the proportions of the draws are smaller with less depth.

I liked gasman's ebony handles on his recent writing desk



EDIT forgot to add... looks great!

[MickCheese]

I think Waka's would be perfect but smaller and for me stained black or natural ebony.

Mick
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