A little update

[Derek Cohen]

Nothing much to report but I though I'd post the weekend progress on the two military chests.

After the stream of mistakes I made earlier on, this time I was not taking any chances. In the absence of chalk I made liberal use of tape ...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Furniture/Military%20Chests/Session3-Progressreport4.jpg

I had already completed this side (6 drawers) ...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Furniture/Military%20Chests/Session3-Progressreport1.jpg

Now I completed the mirror image (3 drawers and 3 shelves) ...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Furniture/Military%20Chests/Session3-Progressreport2.jpg

Here are the two together ..

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Furniture/Military%20Chests/Session3-Progressreport3.jpg

This weekend I will clean and glue it up (the above are dry fits). Then onto the drawers. I've also basically decided against the platform base I suggested at the start, and instead use traditional bun feet, like these, and the same brass edging and handles ...

http://www.inthewoodshop.com/Furniture/DesigningandBuildinganEntertainmentCentre_html_m15 65b685.jpg

Regards from Perth

Derek