Sideboard

**zymurgy** · 20th August 2004, 01:32 PM

Ever wondered what happened to some the wood (Blackwood and Myrtle)that was organised by Ozwinner from Tasmania a while back?

SWMBO liked this Thomas Moser sideboard, but the price was a tad too much (US$5990.00).

Here is my version. Frame, doors and panels are all Blackwood, the top and drawer fronts are Myrtle. Drawer sides/back, kickers/guide rails are all Tas Oak.

Mortice and Tenon joints throughout except for one 1/2 lap at intersection at drawers/doors at front. Panels are 8mm thick and float in frames. I didn't take a picture of back, but it is also panelled (4x).

Finish is to 320, Tung Oil about 5 coats, rubbed back with 600 and then finally 0000 steel wool. It has a lovely satin smooth finish. My first time with tung oil and I am sure I'll use it more and more.

Cabinet Hardware was from a local company, Click Systems

**zymurgy** · 20th August 2004, 01:34 PM

Another view:

**zymurgy** · 20th August 2004, 01:38 PM

Drawer / cupboard image.

Dovetails hand cut with a hand held router and a manual adjusted Leigh Dovetail Jig

**DaveInOz** · 20th August 2004, 02:03 PM

Excellent job.

I wouldnt' know were to start something like that even if I had a plan, instructions, and a few months free.

Much respect.

**Wood Borer** · 20th August 2004, 02:20 PM

Really well made - excellent.

You should be proud of the work. Are you going to enter it in a competition or exhibition?

Send me a PM if you want details of an exhibition coming in Melbourne towards the end of the year.

- Wood Borer

**AlexS** · 20th August 2004, 03:01 PM

Very nice job there, reckon you're putting that timber to good use.

**DarrylF** · 20th August 2004, 08:44 PM

Very, very nice work - I like the basic design a lot and you've obviously spent a lot of time getting it done that well

I'm not sure on the myrtle with the blackwood, and not sure about the hardware - but that's minor stuff. I like it a lot and SWMBO has already added one to the wishlist

**outback** · 20th August 2004, 09:01 PM

Geez, I can't believe ya could make anything that big that quick. takes me forever to get anything done round my place.
Then ya have the hide to turn out a beautiful piece of furniture. Well done Sir, I won't let SWMBO see it. My list is plenty long and playtime plenty short.

**John Saxton** · 20th August 2004, 09:08 PM

Zymurgy,Gordon beautiful job on the sideboard but I do have some reservations on the drawer fronts with the Myrtle.

By all margins you have done a great construction job with a nice finish and it should service your needs in the house for many a year to come.

Cheers

**ozwinner** · 20th August 2004, 09:38 PM

Nice one Gordon.

You beat me to it to finish something with the timber.

Ive put my rolltop desk on hold for the time being.
Well done!!

Al

**BobR** · 20th August 2004, 10:23 PM

Looks like great craftmanship Gordon. I really like your work.

Bob

**zymurgy** · 20th August 2004, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by John Saxton

Zymurgy,Gordon beautiful job on the sideboard but I do have some reservations on the drawer fronts with the Myrtle.

John,

I pondered over this for a while, but it's done and honestly I think it looks very good. Bare in mind the top is also Myrtle, so the drawers are not on their own. Eventually, when I finish the set (yes there is a hutch to be added), the top and will be Blackwood, so together there will be this accent of Myrtle.

And, most importantly, in fact of utmost importance, SWMBO is HAPPY!

**GeoffS** · 21st August 2004, 02:06 PM

Lovely job. As others have commented, some reservations about the Myrtle but the top should solve that.
Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
Cheers

**zymurgy** · 17th October 2004, 01:02 PM

Well, finally finished the top part. Similar construction, mortice and tenon, floating panels.

**zymurgy** · 17th October 2004, 01:05 PM

A closer view of half the top.

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