It's just not cricket!

[Derek Cohen]

I spent the weekend jointing, resawing and thicknessing Kauri Pine (from New Zealand) into the sides and backs of drawers for the Military Chests ...


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Furniture/Military Chests/Drawers/Drawers5.jpg


That's enough for 12 drawers. Actually only 9 drawers are needed - I mentioned previously that the plan was to make an extra 3 drawers as Lynndy thought that "one day down the line ..."
I finished work early today and had a couple of hours to trim the Jarrah drawer fronts to size. Unfinished, just sized, each from a single board ...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Furniture/Military Chests/Drawers/Drawers2.jpg



http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Furniture/Military Chests/Drawers/Drawers1.jpg


Then I made a mistake. I added the other three drawer fronts .. and Lynndy saw the result ...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Furniture/Military Chests/Drawers/Drawers3.jpg



http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Furniture/Military Chests/Drawers/Drawers4.jpg


Now she does not want this to be an entertainment centre anymore.

And she still wants an entertainment centre. For the third time! Will someone here please talk with her!


That's just not cricket!

Regards from Perth
Derek

Link: That's just not cricket ... http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=its just not cricket

[Peter Cobb]

You made me chuckle!
Yep, LOML/SWMBO often makes me wonder about my sanity too. :rolleyes:
On the other hand I'm supporting Lynndy, there will be more Cohen handwork to admire :p.

Some one had blunder'd: Theirs not to make reply, Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to do another one
(Alfred Lord Tennyson doesn't want you dead)

Cheers and good luck with the entertainment centre #3.
Peter

[Sean Hughto]

Lookin good!

One question/comment. I avoid fitting drawer fronts until the drawer is done. If there is any slight twist in the drawer or other unforeseen issues in fitting, I like to have a little fat to trim to sneak up on an even reveal. I will admit that a more talented builder may not have to worry about such contingencies.

[Derek Cohen]

Hi Sean

You're very talented so I am surprised that you have concerns.

I have always done it this way. With half-blind dovetails at the front I find it much easier to get the dimensions spot on. I spent a lot of time ensuring that the cabinet and drawer dividers were square. As long at the drawer parts remain flat it will be OK. This is the fun part for me.

Regards from Perth

Derek

[Dave Anderson NH]

I'm laughing Derek. The only solution is training yor wife. If by some miracle you are successful I would expect a detailed post with complete instructions on your technique. In fact, members here would pay good money for such instruction.

[Sean Hughto]

Well I hope I have some meager talent, but I think part of "talent" is playing to your strengths and maintaining - flexibility/alternative routes to success - for as long as possible. Experience tells me loud and clear that the unforeseen misfits are virtually guaranteed at some point, so you better plan for it. Or as Yogi Bera in one of my favorite quotes said: " In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is."

[Jim Matthews]

In dealing with the love of my life (She Who Must Be Obeyed), and my efforts at furniture building I have come upon a solution to this problem.

"I most certainly can build to your new specifications: I'll just need these tools...."