Yeeeeesssssssssss!
Finished!! :lol:
Phew, didn't think I was going to make it-another month or two would have made things a bit more comfortable......... :wink:
Pics of my completed box are posted here
http://groups.msn.com/ukwoodworking/ban ... snw?Page=1
(Sorry, I can only post pics at work-will this do until tomorrow?)
I still am unsure which timber it is. The smell was quite unpleasant and the dust sticks everywhere and is itchy. Urgh...
The drawers were bandsawn out in one go, then the "frame" was textured using an angle grinder...... The drawers were drilled out and then chiseled and square on the inside. (I had hoped to rout these out but couldn't get enough plunge due to the "interesting" shape of the sides.) The finish was blonde shellac, and I burnished the case when it was dry. The drawer fronts were sanded smooth to add contrast. There is a nice feel to the piece (in the flesh) and the contrasting textures add interest. The drawers open by little cutouts on the side of each drawer which allow you to easily slide the drawers out. A brass rod was epoxied into the back to add support , as with so much wood removed the frame was sagging a little.
All in all, I enjoyed making something a little bit different to my usual stuff. I doubt if I'll win but (as Alf said in the rules) at least I have something to show for it!! :lol: Nice one that Girl!
regards
Philly
(who is looking forward to flat rectilinear stuff again!!!)