Sideboard is finished

[Ralph Barhorst]

I have been working on this sideboard for quite a while and I just finished it today. It is made from Brazilian Cherry. I used mortise and loose tenon joinery which worked out real well. The finish is two coats of BLO and four coats of wipe-on poly.

The picture of the top shows the true color of the sideboard.

LOML is very happy that I got it finished before Thanksgiving.

[Carl Eyman]

I particularly like the color. A piece to be proud of.

[Lou Morrissette]

Great looking piece, Ralph. Grain and color are outstanding.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Nice work, Ralph! I like it!

[Betsy Yocum]

Ralph - the sideboard looks great - I'm sure your holiday guests will be duly impressed!

Betsy

[Donnie Raines]

Looking good! Make sure you sharpen up your tools after useing that BC.

[Byron Trantham]

Ralph,
I love the color. Great job! :D

[Pete Lamberty]

Beautiful workmanship Ralph. Did you design the piece yourself?

[John Miliunas]

Ralph, beautiful wood and very nicely done! :) So, the dovetails done by hand or machine? Either way, it looks great! Was this a design of your own creation or plan? :cool:

[Jim Becker]

Very purdy!! I like the design, execution and material. Very nice. Very nice, indeed!

[Jason Tuinstra]

Ralph, it looks great! The Brazilian cherry was a nice touch. Good job!

[Jack Hogoboom]

Ralph,

Love the design and the color!! Now if I could just get you to make one for MY wife....

Jack

[Ted Shrader]

Ralph -

Very nice work! The finish is gorgeous. The lines of the piece flow very well.

Regards,
Ted

[Dick Parr]

Very nice Ralph.

[Steve Beadle]

Looks like an heirloom to me! A question, however: I can't tell from the pictures if those are dovetails or finger joints on the drawers. They sure add to the interest of the front view. I like it!
Steve

[Kent Cori]

Absolutely beautiful Ralph. You've created a family heirloom that will likely see use by several generations.

[Marshall Harrison]

Nice work Ralph. I especially like the front of those drawers - nice touch.

[Keith Christopher]

WOW very nice ! I love the deep rich color !

[Don Abele]

Ralph, that's a beautiful piece. Congrats it looks great, nice rich deep color to that top.

Be well,

Doc

[Ralph Barhorst]

I appreciate all the comments.

I used finger joints for the drawers and I did design this sideboard myself.

The most difficult part of the assembly was figuring out how to get all 16 slats into the 32 mortises while the glue was still usable.

I also made some special jigs to make the finger joints and the mortises for this project that will be usable on other projects

[Tyler Howell]

Oscar, Oscar:cool: