My first raw wood to finished project

[Ron Wright]

I have tried to post pictures of my first project, but had difficulty. I hope these come through. I am a begining ww and this is my first raw red oak to finish project. I still have not selected the hardware. Thanks for looking...

[Sean Hughes]

Very nice Ron!!!!;) :p What finish did you use?

Sean

[Don Baer]

Very nice work.. The finish is a little darker then I like but thats just me.

[Steve Clardy]

Looks nice!!:D Thanks for sharing

[Martin Shupe]

Ron,

Very nicely done. Is that Norm's design?

As far as hardware, nothing would look better than wooden Shaker knobs.;)

Now that you have proved yourself, we will expect more great things from you in the future.:D

[Ron Wright]

Thanks guys. Sean, I used a coat of Behlen Medium Red Mahogany, followed by two coats of General Finishes Java Gel Stain, then three coats of General Finishes Arm-R-Seal Satin. We were trying to match some existing furniture with the color, and it is very close. We are still looking at hardware.
This was Norm's plans number 1091-C. I made a few modificaitons, but for a first project from raw wood it turned out fine. My past efforts were with S2S and much smaller and with out much detail. I did some shop drawers and minor shop work that now that I know how to post the picutures, I will add later.:)
Thanks for your comments.

[Vaughn McMillan]

Great job Ron, especially if this is your first substantial piece of furniture. Did you harvest the wood yourself, or was it purchased as rough lumber?

- Vaughn

[Jason Tuinstra]

Ron, great looking project. I remember that from Norm's book - my first ww book. I still remember how he cut tenons freehand on the tablesaw - not advisable. Regardless, this project looks wonderful! You hit this one out of the park. Good job.

[Carl Eyman]

Good work, Ron. Let us see what is next out of your shop.

[Roger Barga]

most people start out making cutting boards or a box. can't wait to see what you take on for your second project. thanks for sharing photos of your work.

roger

[Roger Bailey]

Ron, that looks real good for you first raw to finish project.:) I am a big fan of Norm's work. I see that in your profile you are retired military, I would like to say THANK YOU to you and your family for the sacrifice and service to our country.

[Julio Navarro]

Very nice work Ron. Cant wait to see more projects!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Nice project Ron! I like the design, execution and finish. Nice!

[Frank Pellow]

Ron, you are to be complimented on tackling such an ambitious first project. And you succeeded! The cabinet looks great!

I agree with Martin that wooden knobs would be appropriate. Simple solid brass would also work. Please post a picture or two when you have the unit completed with the hardware.

It wasn't until after about 55 years of woodworking that, earlier this year, I completed my first raw wood to finished cabinet project (also oak).

[Ron Wright]

Thanks for looking.

Roger, thank you for supporting our troops.

[Michael Gibbons]

Nice Ron, I need to build one of those for my son. I have the plan and video but no wood. Soon.

[Rich Torino]

Great looking piece... your way past the "beginning WW" stage..

[Tom Spallone]

When you said "raw wood" I thought I was going to see a guy with a chain saw cutting down a tree, bandsawing it to death and setting it up for drying.

Nice work though.

[Corey Hallagan]

Excellent work Ron, that is a great looking chest of drawers! congrats!

Corey

[aurelio alarcon]

Very nice work. And I love that deep rich stain!