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  +   -  08_IMG_0010s.jpgDetail of structural top.120 viewsShows jointing method and packing out of sides with secondary wood.Schwartz 07_IMG_0003s.jpg128 viewsUnderside of top, showing nails in place and 'packing out' with secondary wood inserted to allow economical use of mahogany and prevent cross-grain stress.Schwartz 06_IMG_0025s.jpgTop nails152 viewsCut nails approx. 2.5 in. long, apparently original to the piece, used to attach the top to the underlying framework. Note the toothing blade trails on the underside of the top.Schwartz 05_IMG_0005s.jpgStructural top of the chest170 viewsHidden rails support the sides and top, which was simply nailed on from above.Schwartz 04_IMG_4297s.jpgChest foot - 1 of 4161 viewsI'm quite certain these feet are not original to the chest, but a Victorian 'improvement'. They were attached with screws too short to provide adequate support to withstand sideways dragging. Schwartz 03_2011_6852s.jpgChest bottom detail.184 viewsThe bottom assembly is lap-dovetailed into solid Mahogany sides, which are under 1/2" thick. Interior blocking provides thickness for the dovetails.Schwartz 01_IMG_4263s.jpgFront view with flame mahoghany veneered drawers.336 viewsThe chest is 45-1/2 in. wide, 46-1/8 in. tall and 23 in. deep.Schwartz   31 files on 3 page(s) 1 2 3 Powered by Coppermine Photo Gallery and JoomBla!