Dresser

**Trace** · 14th February 2006, 03:34 PM

Hello all,
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I thought it about time that I did my first post (providing all works) after being a surfer of the sight for several months now. May I say the work seen is inspirational and demonstrates some fine talent, something I hope to nurture from advice, reading and learning from mistakes.
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The dresser below we picked up for $50 from second hand dealer. After much stripping, I still don’t know what timber it is but I’m assuming it’s Tassie Oak, from what I have seen elsewhere (the picture is darker than actual timber colour) however the mirror supports are a different species. The gouge in the side presented a problem but this was overcome with some 3 ply. I reckon it matched in nicely.
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Although its in use, it’s still not finished as I want to frame the mirror and re-do the edge to get rid of the black stain. I’m not sure about the draw pulls either. Any comments/ideas welcome.
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I’m also restoring a small table (post soon providing I get this right), making a router table, and making a hall table with <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com

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Cheers Trace.
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PS. Despite the name, I’m a bloke.

**Wongo** · 14th February 2006, 03:40 PM

No way:eek:

You done a great job mate.

Welcome to the forum

**oges** · 14th February 2006, 07:09 PM

You have done a fine job on the restoring, the mirror does look a bit plain so should look good with a frame around it.

Originally Posted by Trace

Despite the name, I’m a bloke.

Used to be a guy at work with the same name, thought for years they were female till I happened to call on a helpdesk issue one day

**mickp** · 14th February 2006, 09:47 PM

nice looking dresser, what stripper did you use?

**junkboy999** · 14th February 2006, 10:18 PM

Trace from what I see you got it all right,

The work, the post, all are well done. Make the text bigger so we dont have to squint.

You are brave, I hate refinishing more then I hate finishing, It is a shame the the paint made the end grain look so blotchy. wonder if you could use a router to match the same profile and take a mill off it. would it look nicer? But I hade to see it get messed up.

Good choice of drawer pulls My fav..

**Trace** · 15th February 2006, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by Wongo

No way:eek:

You done a great job mate.

Welcome to the forum

Wongo - thanks mate, look forward to getting it finished soon.

Oges - I have met another three male Tracy's in my life, ironically all around the same age.

Mickp - the stripper I can't recall but it was something out of a tin. The typical nasty stuff.

Junkboy - sorry about the text. I was have a lot of trouble doing the post so did it in a word doc then cut and paste. I will be re-routing the edge with the same profile when I get around to doing a mirror frame.

Forgot to mention the finish - three coats of tung oil.

**Wood Borer** · 15th February 2006, 10:48 AM

Nice work Trace and welcome to the board.

**Tonyz** · 16th February 2006, 02:01 PM

Trace. I think I know where that come from originally befoe s/h shop be proud you have done well. Tonto

**TTIT** · 16th February 2006, 02:57 PM

Gotta' hand it to you restoration guy's - more patience than I !!! I reckon it would be easier to make a new one from scratch than tackle what it was:eek: . Well done!

**Trace** · 17th February 2006, 09:15 AM

TTIT - I'm choosing simpler projects like this to hone my woodworking skills. Gives me an idea on how things were made originally, types of finishes etc. - plus the budget determines what I can and cant do!

Tonto - I see your a local, will have to get in touch.

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