From forest to ....

Brian_Bailey · March 02, 2003, 07:32:52 PM

final form. This is what Woodmizer states in their catalog. Well, that's what I do using their mill to saw lumber and process it into something useful.

A while back I posted a picture of a scrub plane doing its thing on a board.

Well, I thought some of you might want to see what became of that board and several others. I got em all jointed & planed. Did some careful measuring and cut the several boards into many parts. I then did a lot of scraping and some sanding, cut a few dados and handcut dovetails, added a little glue and then assembled the pieces in the right order. Applied a hand rubbed oil finish to the top and a rubbed out shellac finish to the rest of the dresser. Did I mention a few mistakes along the way?

The dresser is made out of curly soft maple, unfortunately the pictures don't show the curl.

This picture was taken in my shop.

This picture shows the dresser in its new home, ready for use. As Woodmizer stated, "From forest to final form".

Kevin_H. · March 02, 2003, 07:41:42 PM

Fine work there Brian, Outstanding. 8)

Haytrader · March 02, 2003, 07:42:51 PM

Nice job, Brian.
That peice will be special forever.
Thanks for posting pictures for all to see.

Fla._Deadheader · March 02, 2003, 08:06:50 PM

That's nice. Good job.

RMay · March 02, 2003, 08:12:13 PM

Brian nice workmanship how many hours went in to it. 8)

Paul_H · March 02, 2003, 08:45:13 PM

That's impressive

Corley5 · March 02, 2003, 10:27:07 PM

That's 8) 8) Excellent job!!

Norm · March 03, 2003, 05:11:57 AM

Very nice Brian, thanks for sharing your pics. That's the problem with sawing wood, most is just too nice to sell. At least thats what I tell myself when I stash a few more bd ft in the Morton.

Brian_Bailey · March 03, 2003, 05:18:17 AM

Thanks everyone, for the compliments. BTW, that's my granddaughter on the changing pad. The dresser was built for her. At a later date, I'll build a hutch top for the dresser.

RMay,

I didn't really keep track of the hours because it was the first one I had built. I didn't have any plans other than a rough sketch and some quick measurements that I took of a simular dresser at a baby store when the saleslady wasn't looking.

Using all power tools I could probably cobble one up in about 40 hours, maybe. Hand tools, which is my preferred method of woodworking would take a lot longer, like about 200 hrs that I quesstimated went into this dresser.

Bibbyman · March 03, 2003, 05:30:08 AM

I wish I could build something like that. All I need is TTT - Time, Talent and Tools!

Frank_Pender · March 03, 2003, 06:52:28 AM

Brian, you are a fine woodworker, to say the least. 8) Hand tools to boot? Excellent! ;D Bibbyman, I am with you. I have the time and the tools, but the talent is shortlived due to patience. Brian you must be related to Job as in taking 200 hours is beyond. Again, thank you for sharing and the picture of your grand-doughter. Mine is in Haiti with her parents as missionaries. :-[ I only got to see her a few times from date of birth on Jan. 1 to Feb. 3 as they have gone back to Haiti. :'( :'( Treasure the time as it goes fast. :-/

Brian_Bailey · March 03, 2003, 04:56:58 PM

Frank, I hear ya on the time thing. My first granddaughter celebrated her 12th birthday in Jan. It sure does go fast

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A couple of years ago, my wife and I were scooting back to NY from So. Cal. on our motorcycles. We stopped in Frisco,Colorado to get some gas and grub. We met a fellow biker there and had a great chat. Upon parting, we exchanged business cards. Later that day when we got settled into our motel room for the nite, I took his card out of my pocket and noticed some writing on the back of the card. What I read left a profound impression on me on the importance of time. Here is what it said.

"Only One To A Customer - This bright, new day. Complete
with 24 hours of opportunities, choices and attitudes. A
perfectly matched set of 1440 minutes. This unique gift, this one day cannot be exchanged, replaced or refunded. Handle with care. Make the most of it. There is only one to a customer."

Dugsaws · March 06, 2003, 07:03:03 PM

Nice job Brian,I admire your dedication with hand tools 8)

Eggsander · March 06, 2003, 07:40:23 PM

Looks like excellent work Brian, congratulations. There is something incredibly satisfying about being able to build with hand tools. I only wish I had the skill with them that you must have.

CHARLIE · March 06, 2003, 09:46:36 PM

Fine job. I'm impressed that you only used the hand tools. My uncle always told me to learn to use the hand tools first and then and only then use power tools. Of course I never did. Didn't have the patience and went right to power tools. That dresser will be a family heirloom. I hope you signed and dated it. Also wrote the type of wood and where the wood came from.

johnjbc · March 07, 2003, 05:03:17 AM

Nice Brian 8) 8)

Brian_Bailey · March 07, 2003, 06:57:28 PM

I hope that I didn't give the wrong impression. The dresser wasn't built entirely with hand tools, I did use some power tools.

Paul_H · March 07, 2003, 07:41:44 PM

It's still a thing of beauty Brian.I never noticed the little bundle on the dresser the first time I saw it.She would be a great reason to build something like that.

Saki · March 07, 2003, 08:55:20 PM

One thing is for sure. That little lady will be telling her grandchildren about the guy that made it for her. Sharing your skills, interest, and labor by means of a gift like that will sure mean a lot to her. Beautiful work, I congratulate you.