Finally finished with the Dresser - pics

[Mike Tempel]

Well, I finally finished the dresser for my daughter. It only took nine months to build but it was worth it. I can honestly say that I enjoyed it immensely. Thanks to all who responded to my posts regarding this project. Your helpful advice was greatly appreciated. I am attaching some pics for the police who patrol this forum so well. Hope you enjoy them.
Wishing you all the best.

Happy Holidays,
Mike

[Cliff Newton]

Mike, that is impressive. That is surely to be passed down through your family's generations.

[Dave Avery]

Very, very, nice Mike. Really like the contrasting woods...... birdseye maple and ?. Dave.

[John Miliunas]

Yup, I really like that, Mike! How about a few details, including your finish material(s)/method(s). :) :cool:

[Keith Christopher]

Hmmm I'm thinking quilted and Mahogany. Awesome piece !

[Brad Schmid]

Very nice Mike, very nice!
Brad

[Jerry Olexa]

Mike nice job! I like the contrasting woods and finishing. Your daughter will have fond memories over this one1

[Mark Singer]

Nice work....very nicely crafted!

[Jack Hogoboom]

Absolutely beautiful. Love the contrasting woods and the dovetails. Signs of handmade excellence.

Thanks for sharing.

Jack

[Mike Tempel]

Actually the whole thing is from quarter sawn red oak. The darker pieces were stained with Bartleys dark brown mahogany gel stain and 5 coats of General Finishes gloss poly. The lighter portions are only 5 coats of the poly. All were hand applied as I don't have the capability of spraying.
The pics didn't come out as clearly as I had hoped but I think you get the general idea. Although they look as though the lighter pieces ambered some they really did not - the finish is just as clear as glass.

[Tyler Howell]

Nice Mike! A true hand me down!

[Lamar Horton]

Wow, That's a beautiful dresser. Thanks for sharing. Did you make the drawer pulls too?

[Wes Newman]

Mike, Great Job. I'm sure your daughter will cherish it for a long time.

[Jim Becker]

Beautiful job, Mike!! I really do like that combination of species, too...

[Lou Morrissette]

Great job, Mike. Beautiful finish.

[Jason Tuinstra]

Mike, very, very nice.

[David Tiell]

Very Nice!!!

[larry merlau]

i really like the oak you used, and the contrast fell right into place have some qtr red oak that is in the drying rack now and am anxiously waiting fo rity to be in my work shop, head for a project thanks fo rthe pics and info on how you made it.

[Ted Shrader]

Mike -

Great combination of contrasting woods. The bottom frame and leg assembly done dark really adds to the artistry of the piece. She will treasure that for the rest of her life.

Well done!

Regards,
Ted

[Donnie Raines]

I like it! Nice contrast of wood's.