MDF Dresser with arched top WIP

[JFC]

Not had much (nice) work in the workshop lately and with the slack Christmas time then the workshop getting broken into i've not had much to post
Ive just been making doors and mouldings for other Carpenters :roll:
Still now this job has come in and has been a nice one to do . Should be finished in a few days so i thought id post the WIP pics .

 

[PowerTool]

Nice work,and another classic example of "you can never have too many clamps" :lol:

Andrew

 

[Philly]

Very nice, JFC!
Look forward to seeing it complete,
Philly

 

[Chris Knight]

Jason,
That is looking very nice indeed. Good that you have something to get your teeth into!

 

[Anonymous]

Looimg good JFC. The top curve and face fame over the vertical dividers works well for me. I've never considered using face frames over shelf dividers (or vertical) but think it's about time I did after seeing this.

 

[Waka]

Good looking now, going to to be very nice when complete.

How are you going to finish it?

 

[Mcluma]

That is going to be a nice dresser,

what kind of finish will you be putting on it :?:

McLuma

 

[JFC]

Its going to be finished when the customer stops changing thier mind :roll:
There was talk of getting it sprayed but I think it may get a few sprayed coats at my workshop then a hand finish on site ( because i cant spray very well )
I got the draws made today so just the doors to do and its all done .
I did price to do it in oak but it was beyond what the customer wanted to spend . I may make one for myself in oak one day as the arch at the top with the fluting gives it real caracter IMHO .

 

[Colin C]

Very nice JFC and similar to two units I might be making
I would like to see it finished

 

[tim]

Very nice Jason. Glad that you are a bit busier.

Is the top thin MDF bent into shape?

Cheers

Tim

 

[JFC]

Tim , No the top is bendy ply . The corners are to sharp a curve to get thin MDF around .

 

[Ed]

I can confirm the dresser looks even more impressive in real life.

Just had an very enjoyable wet Saturday afternoon hiding out in Jasons workshop, chatting, drinking tea, eating biscuits and playing with Jasons new lathe.

Cheers mate

Ed

 

[Colin C]

JFC
One quick question 8-[
Where did you get the bendy ply from and how much if you dont mind
Sorry all for the off topic question

 

[JFC]

Colin , I got it from Alsford timber but most suppliers can get it . i think it was about 30 quid . But i haven't paid my bill yet :lol:
Glad you enjoyed yourself Ed and i was very inpressed with your turning ! Your better than me at it
On that note i think Ed has a finished project he has to show the forum

 

[JFC]

Nearly there . A raised and fielded panel door ready for glue up .

Doors on just a few bits to do .

I bought the fully extending , self closing draw runners but the customer didnt want to loose draw space so opted for those ones :roll: Oh well they will go in my kitchen when i get round to making it

Dont like the doors on the top part myself id have done fluted colums but the customer is always wrong eh .

The draw on the left needs to be slammed shut im afraid :lol:

 

[engineer one]

jason, maybe you should have gotten some of those under drawer
slides. in my experience, non full extending slides do not allow you
full access to the rear properly.

but it has grown into a nice thing, since that first planned curve i saw
before easter.

paul :wink:

 

[CYC]

JFC, I REALLY like it
I can't wait to see it finished.
I love the all the details you have chosen. It looks great. Brings back faith in MDF too :wink:

 

[JFC]

Looks like its going to hang around the workshop for a few more weeks :roll: So i stupidly offered to spray it #-o
Anyway heres the dresser primed

 

[Colin C]

Looking very good JFC, I hope I can get my spraying looking half as good as that. I will be happy

 

[Rob_H]

Very nice piece. I'm very envious....