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Mesquite Chest of Drawers w/ G&G details
Hi Craftisians,
This is another project previously posted at that "other place." Some of you may have already seen this entry...
Specifics - It's 51 inches tall. The top measures 42 by 20.5 inches . The construction is pretty straight forward. 3/4 inch plywood sides and web frames form the basic internal skeleton.
The side panels are shop-cut veneers with attatched moldings. The base, corner posts, drawer fronts, and top are all solid Mesquite. The pegs and splines are Black Walnut. The drawers are 1/2 inch Baltic Birch with the top edges trimmed with Mesquite. I used undermount, full extention, soft close drawer slides. The wife loves them.
The finish is remains simple - 2 brush coats of Danish Oil (Natural) and 2 sprayed coats of Shellac (Blonde/Clear). The drawers received just the Shellac spray (no oil).
Happy to answer any questions you might have. Comments are always welcome. Thanks Craftisians...
This is another project previously posted at that "other place." Some of you may have already seen this entry...
Specifics - It's 51 inches tall. The top measures 42 by 20.5 inches . The construction is pretty straight forward. 3/4 inch plywood sides and web frames form the basic internal skeleton.
The side panels are shop-cut veneers with attatched moldings. The base, corner posts, drawer fronts, and top are all solid Mesquite. The pegs and splines are Black Walnut. The drawers are 1/2 inch Baltic Birch with the top edges trimmed with Mesquite. I used undermount, full extention, soft close drawer slides. The wife loves them.
The finish is remains simple - 2 brush coats of Danish Oil (Natural) and 2 sprayed coats of Shellac (Blonde/Clear). The drawers received just the Shellac spray (no oil).
Happy to answer any questions you might have. Comments are always welcome. Thanks Craftisians...
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Posted twice, who cares, a beautiful piece to.look at. Glad,you posted it here.
Ron
Another beauty Tim! I'm curious - has the mesquite changed much over time?
never saw it so it's new to me. another beautiful addition to the whole line of fine furniture tim. seeing your work makes me wanna get rid of all our furniture and go G&G ! dont think swmbo would go for it though ? 😬
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Lovely. The continuous grain across the drawer fronts on the top two "rows" and then the similarity of the others is a nice detail. Woodworkers note the craftsmanship and smile. Nicely done.
Tim, very nice - very nice indeed. Like BB1 mentioned, the similarity of the grain across the drawers is a great feature.
Two questions if I might;
1) You mention shop cut veneers, can you further describe? I wondering how thick the veneer is, 1/8" or maybe 1/4". I think making veneer is very handy, helps stretch the show wood a great deal.
2) Do you feel the 2 coats of oil under 2 coats of shellac provides a benefit? I've got very limited knowledge on finishing, and I go with the quick & easy. Currently I use one or two coats of Minwax water based wipe on poly. Easy application and clean up is a breeze.
Two questions if I might;
1) You mention shop cut veneers, can you further describe? I wondering how thick the veneer is, 1/8" or maybe 1/4". I think making veneer is very handy, helps stretch the show wood a great deal.
2) Do you feel the 2 coats of oil under 2 coats of shellac provides a benefit? I've got very limited knowledge on finishing, and I go with the quick & easy. Currently I use one or two coats of Minwax water based wipe on poly. Easy application and clean up is a breeze.
Very cool. Thanks for sharing again
Good looking chest, Tim, Where do you get you mesquite in Tucson?
I'm building a cabinet that will be KD to Arizona and then I will be making a solid mesquite top!
I'm building a cabinet that will be KD to Arizona and then I will be making a solid mesquite top!
Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
Thank you everyone for taking the time to view and respond to my project. Allow me to reciprocate:
987Ron - Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad to have found this site and I'm gradually moving my postings over here. PS - I loved that table/bookcase you posted about a week ago.
Steve Rasmussen - Thank you. To answer your question - yes, Mesquite does change over time. Much like Cherry, it is very light sensitive. It gradually deepens in color. Thanks again...
Pottz - Thanks. Yeah, we've got the G&G bug pretty bad. I'm glad I was able to talk the wife into this style. Our visit to the Gamble House back in 2018 kind of planted the seed for what we're building now. A house full of furniture based on your outstanding hall table would look spectacular!
BB1 - Thank you for noticing the continuous grain. Your entry made me smile. Thanks again...
Oldtool - Thank you for the compliments. To answer your questions:
1) I aim for 1/8 inch thick veneers. However, with Mesquite, that can be problematic. Because of it's gnarley nature (especially cracks), it can be difficult to mill it that thin. So, the veneers often end up being closer to 3/16 .
2) I use two coats of oil based on the directions. Flood the surface with the 1st coat, let it soak for 15-20 minutes. Repeat the same for the 2nd coat. Wipe off excess. Let dry for a couple of days. Spray with Shellac (2 coats). Thanks for the questions...
PeakPlane - Thank you for the kind words...
Jim Jakosh - Thanks Jim. I've got a couple of different Mesquite sources. The first one lists mesquite on Craigslist under the Materials section. He runs a sawmill out of his home in the NW part of Tucson. Heck of a nice man. Good prices. Inventory is not the largest, but he has good lumber. His name is Eben. You need an appointment to view his supply. I alway try him first. The other source is a large comercial sawmill south of Tucson in a little village called Tumacacori. Friendly people, great selection. But it's a bit of a drive down I-19. Don't bother with a place called King Mesquite in the center of Tucson. I gave up trying to deal with that grouch of an owner a few years back. I'm sure there are other sources, but Eben and Tumacacori Mesquite are my go-to's.
987Ron - Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad to have found this site and I'm gradually moving my postings over here. PS - I loved that table/bookcase you posted about a week ago.
Steve Rasmussen - Thank you. To answer your question - yes, Mesquite does change over time. Much like Cherry, it is very light sensitive. It gradually deepens in color. Thanks again...
Pottz - Thanks. Yeah, we've got the G&G bug pretty bad. I'm glad I was able to talk the wife into this style. Our visit to the Gamble House back in 2018 kind of planted the seed for what we're building now. A house full of furniture based on your outstanding hall table would look spectacular!
BB1 - Thank you for noticing the continuous grain. Your entry made me smile. Thanks again...
Oldtool - Thank you for the compliments. To answer your questions:
1) I aim for 1/8 inch thick veneers. However, with Mesquite, that can be problematic. Because of it's gnarley nature (especially cracks), it can be difficult to mill it that thin. So, the veneers often end up being closer to 3/16 .
2) I use two coats of oil based on the directions. Flood the surface with the 1st coat, let it soak for 15-20 minutes. Repeat the same for the 2nd coat. Wipe off excess. Let dry for a couple of days. Spray with Shellac (2 coats). Thanks for the questions...
PeakPlane - Thank you for the kind words...
Jim Jakosh - Thanks Jim. I've got a couple of different Mesquite sources. The first one lists mesquite on Craigslist under the Materials section. He runs a sawmill out of his home in the NW part of Tucson. Heck of a nice man. Good prices. Inventory is not the largest, but he has good lumber. His name is Eben. You need an appointment to view his supply. I alway try him first. The other source is a large comercial sawmill south of Tucson in a little village called Tumacacori. Friendly people, great selection. But it's a bit of a drive down I-19. Don't bother with a place called King Mesquite in the center of Tucson. I gave up trying to deal with that grouch of an owner a few years back. I'm sure there are other sources, but Eben and Tumacacori Mesquite are my go-to's.
Beautiful work. And I like how you integrated the southwest theme into the G&G. How did you go about the details near the pulls? Are they just slats glued in place? Thanks!
Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".
RyanGi - Thanks Ryan. Appreciate the kind words. The decorative splines on either side of the pulls are actually inlaid into the drawer fronts about an 1/8 inch. The recesses were pretty easy to cut with a router. Each spline is then custom fit into it's respective groove. I have to give the wife credit for the southwestern look of the splines. The configuration was her idea. Smart girl. Thanks for the question...
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