Monday, February 22, 2010

Irwin Chests

Drawing out the details of the second chest....full scale allows me to get the true proportions and work out issues on paper....

Irwin Chests

All the parts for the mahogany chest complete....ready for joinery and construction...
doesnt look like much yet!

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Irwin Chests

Hand planing a cedar panel milled from the clients own back yard!
Amazing veneers arrive for both chests...

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Irwin Chests

A classic ogee bracket foot....complete!

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Monday, February 15, 2010

Irwin Chests

Shaping a piece of mahogany for the ogee bracket feet....

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Irwin Chests

Looking at the wood beneath...
Rough chalk layout....