Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Irwin Chests


"Makers mark".....each piece I build is signed and dated.....


Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Friday, June 18, 2010

Irwin Chests

planing the crossbanding flush with the top....

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Irwin Chests

this is a jig made to shape the angled handle on the chest lid..

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Irwin Chests

banding hand made from walnut and ebony stringing...

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Irwin Chests


curved top glued up...


Friday, June 4, 2010

Irwin Chests


Shaping and joining the legs to the apron...

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Irwin Chests


gorgeous myrtle burl!!.... painstakingly cut and taped to form lid panel...

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Irwin Chests

Veneering form made up to handle pressure of the vacuum bag..