New Gallery Pictures

[Ozzie-x]

As a "newbie", everyone was wanting to see pictures of some of my work. The deed is done and I've uploaded pictures into my gallery folder of 2 pieces in walnut that I've built. More pictures and projects to follow....

 

[Steve D]

Nice pics, I especially like the multiple award winning dresser. That is beautiful and the bookmatched burl ends are a really nice touch.

 

[DaveO]

Wow, that is some fine work. I too like the dresser. Walnut is one of my favorite woods, and with burl figure it's just stunning. Great job, thank for posting the pics. Dave

 

[sapwood]

Ozzie-x,

Sure looks like a winner to me :icon_thum
Can't wait to see more :mrgreen:

Sapwood

 

[D L Ames]

Wow, beautiful work Randy. Both chest are very nice indeed.:icon_thum What method did you use to cut your DTs? I really like the look of the side panels on your Grandson's chest.

D L

 

[Ozzie-x]

Thanks D L! I use the traditional method and it's all hand work. I lay out the tails first with a t-bevel and marking guage, and use a dovetail saw to cut them, then chisel out the waste. I then take the tail piece and align it on the pin piece and precisely mark the lines on the pin board. Mark the depths with a marking guage, then use the dovetail saw to cut as much as you can. Then chisel out the remaining waste. I made this sound real easy didn't I? And with some practice, it is easy, no biggie. The dresser drawers probably took 30-some hours hit-and-miss, partially because I'm slow plus being overly careful. I was pleased with the way they turned out, and they fit really well.

 

[D L Ames]

Thanks D L! I use the traditional method and it's all hand work. I lay out the tails first with a t-bevel and marking guage, and use a dovetail saw to cut them, then chisel out the waste. I then take the tail piece and align it on the pin piece and precisely mark the lines on the pin board. Mark the depths with a marking guage, then use the dovetail saw to cut as much as you can. Then chisel out the remaining waste. I made this sound real easy didn't I? And with some practice, it is easy, no biggie. The dresser drawers probably took 30-some hours hit-and-miss, partially because I'm slow plus being overly careful. I was pleased with the way they turned out, and they fit really well.

Wow Randy, all handcut.........very impressive.:icon_thum Your DTs look great and I like the spacing pattern you replicated on the various sized drawers. Yes, you did make if sound very easy but I know it takes a true craftsman such as yourself to make it all fit perfectly. Nice job.

D L