Slimjim81's Part 2 Intermediate Submission

[Slim]

Well I have finally got round to starting my competition project. I have had a lot going on. I've just built a tallboy and an en-suite bathroom. Also, the Les Paul project has taken up a couple of weekends. I thought I wasn't going to be able to get this competition piece started in time, but I managed to get enough done for the first intermediate submission.

You probably know, I am building this:

One of the points the judges made in the critique for part 1 was that the 30mm carcase thickness was very wasteful unless I could get 1 1/2" stock. Well, here is my 1 1/2" Cherry. :wink:

Believe it or not, I got 4 cu.ft. of this cherry for £40. Yes thats right £40! I got it back in December at British Hardwoods sale. They were selling two pallets off for £10 cu.ft.!

I have made a start on the CD drawers. I prepared all the wood and cut the dovetails for the sides and drawer fronts. The drawer fronts, I have done in Walnut to provide a nice contrast for the dovetails.

The dovetails were cut on the Leigh jig. This is the first time I have used the Leigh in anger, and I must say I am very very impressed. The dovetails are perfect and I was able to size them to the width of wood.

Thats it for now, see you in part 2. :wink:

 

[Slim]

Unfortunately, due to other more important commitments, I a not going to have time to get my entry finished before the deadline. So I am withdrawing. Good luck to all the entrants.

 

[DomValente]

Hard luck Simon, keep us posted on the work

Dom

 

[Paul Chapman]

Yes, let's see how it turns out anyway.

Sorry that you've had to drop out.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[Slim]

Thanks guys. The project will still be made, but completion will probably be nearer Christmas. I am moving house and DIY has taken priority unfortunately. :evil:

 

[ByronBlack]

These thing happen mate, but i'm sure it'll be a great piece when finished, keep us up to date with any progress!

 

[Slim]

Wilco Byron. :wink: