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  1. 26th January 2011, 04:07 PM #1
    Lawrst
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    Hey Guys,

    I thought i would post a pic of the 2nd bit of furniture i have made, first being some DVD racks.

    It is a big blanket box around the length of a double bed. Made from Pine due to budget and stained in a Walnut colour.

    Only just getting started in this woodworking thing and being a young bloke only have a few tools. Learned a few lessons for the Entertainment unit i am now making for the bedroom

    Any Critiques are welcome.
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  3. 26th January 2011, 04:33 PM #2
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    Looks nice and solid. We all have to start somewhere. Your collection of tools will soon grow.
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  4. 28th January 2011, 01:00 PM #3
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    Came up well .Nice colour.
    Its going to provide lots of storage
    I've just become an optimist . Iv'e made a 25 year plan -oopps I've had a few birthdays - better make that a 20 year plan
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  5. 28th January 2011, 02:46 PM #4
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    Nice work!

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    What did you use for Joinery?
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  7. 28th January 2011, 03:28 PM #6
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    Thanks for the comments. It does provide a lot of storage!! All the missus shoes actually fit in there.

    I just used dowel for joinery, when i get up to the chest of draws ill try to do some half blind dovetails on the draws.
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    Nice job, especially for only your second project.

    It's good you're making things, it helps to work out what tools and equipment you most need.

    Hope you get the bug and stick with it, or have you already got it?
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  9. 28th January 2011, 10:12 PM #8
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    Thanks,

    Yea i had a fair idea of what i needed since i had watched dad making things a bit. He is a cabinet maker by trade. Saying that though he is 300km away so its not like i have an expert on call when needed.

    Yea i have the bug already, lined up about 6 bits of furniture that need replacing. Computer desk, Entertainment Unit *2, Chest of Draws, book case etc. Haha.
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    Well done, looks greaat, I make lots of furniture pieces from Pine being about the most affordable solid timber but have thought about recycled timber for future stuff I may make.
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