tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685140657992635767.post8131460404422034064..comments2024-02-16T03:06:37.522-05:00Comments on The Bois Shop: The last step - my completed step-front chest of drawers.Rob Boishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10035998896364908864noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685140657992635767.post-90255203281914556952012-01-03T20:35:14.835-05:002012-01-03T20:35:14.835-05:00Thanks William. I built this piece specifically t...Thanks William. I built this piece specifically to enter in Tommy MacDonald's 2012 Boston Wood Expo. It's coming up later in February, and I will be showing that along with my next project (posting tomorrow). Here's the info: <br /><br />http://www.thomasjmacdonald.com/content/woodexpo/files/2010/10/WoodExpo-2012.pdf/Rob Boishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035998896364908864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685140657992635767.post-12753658753220444892012-01-03T19:20:08.025-05:002012-01-03T19:20:08.025-05:00Great job Rob, I really enjoyed following along. W...Great job Rob, I really enjoyed following along. Where will you show this piece to sell it?Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00095660916744831943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685140657992635767.post-63974465283694330802011-12-21T07:00:36.442-05:002011-12-21T07:00:36.442-05:00Love the chest Rob. It's really obvious that y...Love the chest Rob. It's really obvious that you poured your heart into this one.Kenny Comeauxhttp://www.thewoodninja.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685140657992635767.post-28710630090698819702011-12-19T16:51:31.127-05:002011-12-19T16:51:31.127-05:00Yeah, I may have gotten a little carried away on t...Yeah, I may have gotten a little carried away on this one...Rob Boishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035998896364908864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685140657992635767.post-13122988369543585452011-12-19T14:15:05.617-05:002011-12-19T14:15:05.617-05:00Well you're right about it being the nicest to...Well you're right about it being the nicest tool chest around. But I actually think it belongs in the house somewhere. Claude StewartAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685140657992635767.post-32843374901642159172011-12-15T12:59:39.655-05:002011-12-15T12:59:39.655-05:00Excellant job on the tool chest. Beautiful finish...Excellant job on the tool chest. Beautiful finish, great job on the dovetails. I learned a lot from this series. Looking forward to your next project.Bill Akinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16527981676184351986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685140657992635767.post-55053018841326323942011-12-15T09:21:51.596-05:002011-12-15T09:21:51.596-05:00I would put butternut right up there with mahogany...I would put butternut right up there with mahogany in terms of how easy it is to work with hand tools. The only down site is that it's a bit of a softer wood, so it's very easy to scratch or ding the project along the way. By the end, I was carrying that chest around like a baby trying not to dent anything. So from that respect, it probably wasn't the best choice for a tool chest, but I can't imaging getting through all those dovetails in something like maple.Rob Boishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035998896364908864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685140657992635767.post-54044435299475439812011-12-15T07:49:09.111-05:002011-12-15T07:49:09.111-05:00Hey Rob.
I agree it will be the nicest tool chest ...Hey Rob.<br />I agree it will be the nicest tool chest around.<br />I have used butternut for several projects and find it a great wood to work with.<br />I will be very interested in the chair project in the new year. I to am planning on tackling my first chair build.<br />Keep the great vids coming. Happy holidays.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07457790422382810506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685140657992635767.post-79472127864788242752011-12-14T21:26:04.061-05:002011-12-14T21:26:04.061-05:00What a handsome project. I hope to work with butte...What a handsome project. I hope to work with butternut someday. Looks like a very nice wood.Jeff Branchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01402561454519694074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685140657992635767.post-9693336445506898352011-12-14T16:41:45.602-05:002011-12-14T16:41:45.602-05:00I haven't set a price on this yet, but the ste...I haven't set a price on this yet, but the stepped front added so much additional work, there's no way I'll be able to recoup the extra labor.<br /><br />I typically let shellac cure for at least a week before rubbing out the finish. My shellac flakes are almost a year old, so I waited the extra week. You just don't want any pilling when you sand at 400 grit. That's really the only gating factor on how long you need to wait.Rob Boishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035998896364908864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685140657992635767.post-59542816493542831532011-12-14T13:20:34.051-05:002011-12-14T13:20:34.051-05:00Hey Rob, Nice work, as always.
I'm glad to se...Hey Rob, Nice work, as always.<br /><br />I'm glad to see the Crystalac in use, I got some 6 months ago to do my ash treads for a staircase (my next project). Look like good stuff.<br /><br />Also, those LV knobs - same ones I got for the wine sideboard (but the customer wanted oval pulls instead) Great minds. <br /><br />I'm curious what price you're thinking for this piece (you can send it offline if you'd rather, you know how to find me). I was really looking forward to seeing the subdivision of the drawers and how you were thinking of doing it, but I suppose selling such a nice piece makes sense. <br /><br />Last thing: a question. You said 2 seeks for the shellac to cure. Was that just circumstance or did you think it needed 2 wks?<br /><br />thanks,<br />and keep it up!Mansfield Fine Furniture - Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820965377802823749noreply@blogger.com