Round 3, Wood this time, The Dresser.

[homealone]

Things are slow at work and I am bored.

So to add to my other project threads:

http://www.dfwmustangs.net/forums/showthread.php?t=11303

http://www.dfwmustangs.net/forums/showthread.php?t=11328

Here's a little project I did over the Christmas holiday.

This time, instead of metal, I went back to wood. Other than construction/framing and small type stuff, I haven't worked with wood to this extent in almost 20 years.

Unlike the others, there is no recycling this time around. All new, I killed trees, I used out gassing stains and sprayed clear finishes containing carcinogens. All in all, this project probably made Baby Jesus cry.


So on with the build.

I'm lacking a few pics due to getting involved and simply forgetting to take some. But it started with a trip to the hardwood supply in Dallas for some rough cut 1x's.


I won't bore you with the plans but I did model this with some really nice 3D software. Catia V5 if anyone is familiar with it.



Some of my help. I've got them trained. I'm their favorite Uncle.





After several cuts and a few runs through the plainer, I've got some pieces to start with.



Started laying it all out.



Framed out. This thing is huge.





Room behind the drawers to hide the dead Asian Hookers with access panel.

[homealone]

Coming along.



Drawer assembly and install.









Drawer face install.







Voilà!, it's home and ready to stain. The center leg is temporary.

[homealone]

A little stain. A little clear.








Almost done, a couple knobs and attach the center panel. It folds down to access the area behind it.







And a little surprise. Disregard the battery. My power supply hadn't come in yet.





Not sure if this works because I can't see it at work. If not, I'll fix it tonight. I had to compress the video so it seems choppy and slow. Wireless remote control and it take 27 seconds to fully extend.

Click me..

[71chevellejohn]

Very nice!

When I saw the space behind the drawers I thought "there better be a tv going in there".

[Cooter]

very nice... build me one!

[homealone]

Very nice!

When I saw the space behind the drawers I thought "there better be a tv going in there".

I actually designed it around a bigger 50" tv but I had issues finding a lift mechanism. Plus the speakers in the 50" pointed straight down. So I put my 46" tv in there.

very nice... build me one!

I hear that a lot.

[Grimpala]

What kind of coin would it take to get you to build another?

[inline 6]

what did you line the drawers with? total investment in all material? My stain jobs always look like poop what are you applying with?

[Cooter]

I actually designed it around a bigger 50" tv but I had issues finding a lift mechanism. Plus the speakers in the 50" pointed straight down. So I put my 46" tv in there.



I hear that a lot.

shit, I bet, that thing is bad ass

[fartsmeller]

Nice job. Fuckin green carpet is choice!

[homealone]

What kind of coin would it take to get you to build another?

I can't even put a price on it. No plans to build another one but I have designed the nightstands and bed to go with it.

what did you line the drawers with? total investment in all material? My stain jobs always look like poop what are you applying with?

I just lightly sanded and applied paint for drawers. Walmart had tintable Kilz on clearance so I had them mix up a couple colors. I'm afraid to add it up but roughly I have $700 including the lift in it. Sad part is that I have about $400 in lumber and 25% of that ended up on the floor. I used Minwax stain. Its the new version you apply like paint with a foam brush, let it set and wipe it off. I like it. You can see if you are getting good coverage. One thing is that some woods will get blotchy if you don't use a conditioner. It actually seals the pores so you don't get dark spots.

Nice job. Fuckin green carpet is choice!

Hunter Green rules. You should see the floor to ceiling mirrors and some of the wallpaper.

[homealone]

Oh, and if any of you guys watch a lot of late night infomercials and have seen the Kreg Jig stuff, it works pretty good.

http://www.kregtool.com/pocket-hole-jigs-prodlist.html

[red95gts]

Very Nice! I was reading about the Kreg stuff the other day - I think I'll invest in one in the near future.

[homealone]

Very Nice! I was reading about the Kreg stuff the other day - I think I'll invest in one in the near future.

Home Depot carries the stuff if you want to check it out in person.

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