Lyptus dresser for our grandson

[John Gregory]

This is the inspiration peice (http://www.eagleamerica.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_408%2D1104) Note the round spot on the right side of the dresser in the first picture was from a spot on the camera lense.

We modified the plan we purchased to meet our grandson's wants for this dresser. My wife turned the bun feet. I wanted to show the dresser to you before the stain went on. Our grandson wants it stained dark. I will post more pictures when the project is completed. Over all we liked working with Lyptus. It did take its toll on planer blades, splinters easily and is very heavy. But it mills up beautifully. We are considering using it to reface the vanity in one of our bathrooms.
Thanks for looking
John

[Jim Fancher]

I was showing my boss the feet on the dresser when I went back and read that your wife turned them. Very cool! That's a beautiful dresser.

[Roy Wall]

John,

You guys did a great job! I like it- congrats!!!

Yes - that Lyptus is splintery stuff allright!!!:eek: :)

[Donnie Raines]

Way cool. I have worked with Lyptus once or twice...it seems to work pretty well.

[Steve Clardy]

Hey thats nice.
I've got some sample pieces that a salesman brought some time ago. I like the color.
Just haven't figured out what to build with it.
It's higher in price than red oak, but may be worth it. Less defects, great color.

[Keith Burns]

Great looking piece ! Can't wait to see it completed.:D

[John Gregory]

Hey thats nice.
I've got some sample pieces that a salesman brought some time ago. I like the color.
Just haven't figured out what to build with it.
It's higher in price than red oak, but may be worth it. Less defects, great color.
Steve, I think I paid 50-60% more than Red Oak. It does not cost as much as cherry or Mahogany. We have done a lot of work with Red Oak and this was a nice change. And you are right, we found fewer defects and straighter pieces. Less waste I think.
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[Don Baer]

Nice piece and I like your modified version more then the original.

[John Gregory]

Nice piece and I like your modified version more then the original.

Thanks Don, We thought the orginal looked like a changing table with the raised back.

[Greg Scott]

John,
Your piece looks much better than the inspiration piece.
Great job
Greg

[Aaron Montgomery]

Great piece! Much nicer than the original. Be sure to post pictures when it's finished!

Thanks for sharing.

[Jamie Buxton]

What are the back panels? Did you find lyptus plywood, or are they resawed bookmatched lumber?

[John Gregory]

What are the back panels? Did you find lyptus plywood, or are they resawed bookmatched lumber?

The panels are 1/4" lyptus with MDF core. It is my understanding that they do not make Lyptus plywood, just the MDF core product. I resawed some Lyptus to make some test pieces for staining. It was easy to resaw.

[Jim Becker]

Beautiful piece, John!

[Vaughn McMillan]

Very nice, John. I like the fact that it was a joint effort, too. I wish I could get LOML to play in the shop a bit. My ex is a pretty good woodworker/carpenter, but the current GF has no interest woodworking.

- Vaughn

[John Gregory]

Very nice, John. I like the fact that it was a joint effort, too. I wish I could get LOML to play in the shop a bit. My ex is a pretty good woodworker/carpenter, but the current GF has no interest woodworking.

- Vaughn

I am very lucky that my wife loves this hobby too. Her artist talent adds a lot to this kind of work. We work well as a team. We compliment each other.

[Jason Tuinstra]

John, very nice job. I like how you finished the back as well. Though it won't be seen, it's a sign of real craftsmanship.

[scott spencer]

That's looking great John....can't wait to see some finished pics!

[John Miliunas]

Well done, John! Very clean looking and I particularly like the beading. Excellent piece and good teamwork!:) Yeah, my wife and I compliment each other, too. I compliment her cooking and she compliments my woodworking. Seems to work out OK!:D :cool: :)

[Keith Christopher]

VERY NICE. I love the look og Lyptus but I HATE the splintering !

[Lou Morrissette]

Very nice piece, John. Nice clean design. Good job.

Lou

[Peter Pedisich]

John,

I think you improved on the inspiration piece in several ways- and like others I really like the beading, I'd like to try that.
Thanks for sharing.

Pete

[Mark Singer]

John,

Very nice work!!!! Excellent!

[Michael Perata]

Nice work John!! :)

When I first started using Lyptus 2 years ago they shipped mostly VG stock, now I am gettng a lot of plain sawn wood.

I have found the pricing a lot less than red oak (Northern California). I bought 250 BF in June and paid $3.45 (avg of 8/4, 6/4 & 5/4).

Also, make sure you start finishing the wood ASAP, it oxidizes very fast.

[John Gregory]

Nice work John!! :)

When I first started using Lyptus 2 years ago they shipped mostly VG stock, now I am gettng a lot of plain sawn wood.

I have found the pricing a lot less than red oak (Northern California). I bought 250 BF in June and paid $3.45 (avg of 8/4, 6/4 & 5/4).

Also, make sure you start finishing the wood ASAP, it oxidizes very fast.

My wife is putting some poly on the insides and sides of the drawers now. This Saturday will we apply the stain, then top coat it. Details will follow next week. Thanks for the interest.

[Dick Strauss]

John,
The project turned out very nice. Your attention to small details shows in your great results. You could have chosen drawers where poor gaps are often hidden by drawer fronts. Instead you put it all of you (and your wife's) craftsmanship out in plain view.

Beautiful wood choice, nice even gaps, nice edge bead detail,...I could go on!

If the Amish had a little more flair and had access to lyptus, I might expect to see this piece for sale in Amish country.

I can't wait to see it finished!