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chest_3.JPGDovetails103 viewsThe case is joined with half-blind dovetails at each corner. The back of the chest and the back face of the rear feet are poplar.Sgt42RHR
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blanket_chest_drawers.jpgDrawer fronts138 viewsAs nice is the swiriling and roiling grain on the drawer fronts, if I were a better photographer you could also see the light tiger striping above and below the long cathedral grain across the front, it's particularly noticeable on the ends.Sgt42RHR
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blanket_chest_front_view.jpgFront View161 viewsIIRC these are Ball & Ball Chippendale escutcheons and drops, and because I wanted a more used patinated effect for the chest, I got these in an antique brass finish. I cut faux key holes and blackened the insides. To add the the patina, between the fourth and fifth coats of 1 pound cut amber shellac I brushed on a light coat of brown sludge gleaned from the bottoms of near empy stains I had lying around. I then wiped the glaze off vigorously, leaving only shadowy, dirty lines at joints and fillets; this seemed to add depth to the finish as well.Sgt42RHR
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grain_in_blanket_chest_drawer_fronts.jpgGrain in Drawer fronts104 viewsI really like how the grain in the adjacent ends of the drawers is almost symmetical, flowing from one to another.Sgt42RHR
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blanket_chest_front_left.jpgLeft-front view232 viewsPrimary wood is American black walnut, secondary wood is poplar. Finshed with amber shellac and paste wax. About 41 inches wide, 26 inches tall, 21 inches deep. Molding was made on machines, all other work was done with hand tools.Sgt42RHR
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Tiger_stripe_grain_in_blanket_chest.jpgTiger striipe in walnut223 viewsThis image shows the faint but distinct tiger stripe in the walnut comprising the ends and front of the trunk. It's less obious on the front board, but still there.Sgt42RHR
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Chest_top_down.jpgView from the top158 viewsI thought this was the most interesting side to have face up for the chest lid. The eye is drawn to the swirling vortex of expanding grain seen in the front right; and with the eight layers of thin shellac (abraded with Liberon 0000 after each coat) you can look down into the vortex. Must get a better photo of this aspect to share with you.Sgt42RHR
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