Galoot Image Central Pics from the Porch Home :: Login Album list :: Last uploads :: Last comments :: Most viewed :: Top rated :: My Favorites :: Search Home > User galleries > Schwartz > Restoring a Mahogany Bowfront Chest Restoring a Mahogany Bowfront Chest TITLE  +   -  FILE NAME  +   -  DATE  +   -  POSITION  +   -  20_4_IMG_0115s.jpgInterior view of drawer.91 viewsSchwartz 19_3_IMG_0104s.jpgDrawer fronts96 viewsHoles hidden by the hardware are of different sizes and shapes.Schwartz 18_IMG_0028s.jpgVeneered drawer divider and 'shadow' of drawer stop.106 viewsSchwartz 17_2011_6855s.jpgInterior framework92 viewsSide of cavity for the bottom drawer, showing packing pieces inserted to build up the side for dovetailing (right).Schwartz 16_2011_6854s.jpgInterior framing89 viewsSchwartz 15_IMG_4273s.jpgFilled hole, missing veneer and cock-beading.84 viewsSchwartz 14_IMG_4293s.jpgRight front edge showing filled hole.87 viewsThese holes held dowel pegs which supported the missing columns.Schwartz 13_IMG_4270s.jpgFront corner detail102 viewsTwo crudely-filled 3/8 in. round holes in each front corner post suggest the missing columns were supported by dowel pins through the front of the chest. The columns were 'engaged', having a small flat on their hidden side. Note cock-beading on drawer fronts. Schwartz 12_IMG_4294s.jpgGhost of missing columns.108 viewsThe underside of the 'ears' at the front corners of the top show that columns once stood at the front corners of the chest. The columns were 'engaged', having a flat cut on the back. They were attached to the front corners with hidden 3/8 inch dowel pins, the remnants of which remain. They likely rested on a 'stool' with ears or a deeper base, but that's missing too.Schwartz 10_IMG_0013s.jpgDetail of structural top, showing front corner joint.107 viewsThe nails securing the top bit into the dovetails below, rather than the pins. Schwartz 11_IMG_0014s.jpg108 viewsNailing into the dovetail tends to spread the dovetail, strengthening the joint. Nailing into the pins could result in splits to the mahogany side.Schwartz 09_IMG_0011s.jpgDetail of structural top, showing rear corner joint.114 viewsPhoto distorts the corner, which is square.Schwartz 31 files on 3 page(s) 1 2 3 Powered by Coppermine Photo Gallery and JoomBla!