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  1. #1
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    Default Tallboy from start to finish.

    I thought i would share a few pictures with you guys of one of my most recent projects. A pair of tallboys. One has an oval pivoting mirror. In my 50 years of carpentry its the first time i ever made an oval mirror.

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    This is drawer sides.They are made of inexpensive 17 mil. floor underlay. As is everything in this project. Not to costly but turned out looking rather good i thought.

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    This oval mirror is constructed of 2 layers of 20 mil. pine. Secured together with a 7 mil spline.

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    I wanted to add a small peace of pin rail as trim to the mirror unit. However when i went to try and buy a small piece the best i could find was a 2400 long peace for a shocking 89.00. Needless to say i decided to make my own.

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    The only place with sufficient ventilation for spraying the lacquer was in the driveway.

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    Hope you all enjoy the pictures. It was fun sharing them with you. You may have noticed that my little shop is located on my verandah.
    Last edited by DJ’s Timber; 17th March 2014 at 12:41 PM. Reason: Insert line breaks for easier viewing

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    I can see your work is exceptional..... but then so can someone else

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    Nice work indeed!
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    A lot of work in that job, it is surprising how much timber that is required for a project of that size.
    A nice design, and the finish looks first class.
    You should get a few brownie points from the other half for this furniture.

    Well done, and thanks for letting us see your craftmanship.

    Alan...

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    Really is quite an enjoyable read. Beautiful work making this piece.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Bleeder View Post
    I can see your work is exceptional..... but then so can someone else
    Im happy to say that i no longer work for money. My love for what i do has always been a blessing. It was great to go to work everyday doing something i loved. But now I work only for the love of my craft.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Uncle Al View Post
    A lot of work in that job, it is surprising how much timber that is required for a project of that size.
    A nice design, and the finish looks first class.
    You should get a few brownie points from the other half for this furniture.

    Well done, and thanks for letting us see your craftmanship.

    Alan...
    Thank you Alan. I should tell you that much of the staining and sanding between coats was done by my loving wife. She is in fact the best apprentice i have ever had the pleasure of teaching. No matter what project i undertake, she always helps me with it. She has a love for cabinet making and carpentry. The only problem i have with her and buying new tools is getting them away from her so i can play with them.

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    A heartfelt thanks to all of you for making me feel welcome here. And thank you all for the comments you have made on my work. Funny..before i retired i worked to live. Now i live for those moments when i am able to do what i love most. My work.

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    Default Beautiful work, Charlee.

    I'm about to enter the "work for pleasure" phase myself, and you're setting a fine example. Nice to see inexpensive materials used to create such a classy finished product, too.

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