First Project - Night Stand

[Hans Braul]

Here are some pics of my first project since setting up a new (very small!) shop. Criticism is welcome. The design is mine. The woods are cherry and maple (what I happened to have).

Cheers
Hans

[Julio Navarro]

Very nice. I dont think the picture quality does it any justice.

How did you join the legs and side rails?

[Mark Singer]

Very nice work and good simple design!

[Hans Braul]

Mortise & tenon. Mortises cut with a router and squared with chisel, tenons cut on a tablesaw. Thanks for the feedback!

Hans

[Roy Wall]

Beautiful Hans!

What are the dimensions? Nice design.

[Rick Doyle]

Very nice, Hans! Looks great - good looking dovetails!

[Hans Braul]

Thanks. The top is about 16x22".

[Jim Becker]

That's really lovely, Hans! Keep 'em coming!

[Corey Hallagan]

Very nice Hans. Some fine craftsmanship their!

corey

[Dan Oliphant]

You done real good, congratulations.

[Kevin Blunt]

Nice work Hans,

Dovetails are my next thing to learn. Yours look great! Along with the table of course.

[Brett Baldwin]

Very nice color combo and the paneled sides are a few steps away from ordinary. I like a simple but unusual design.

[Jerry Strojny]

Looks great Hans. I like the wood selection and design. It's great to see what other creekers have been up to.

[Mike Hill]

Hans: I can't believe this is your first project. You did an excellent job and should be very proud of your work. Thanks for sharing.
Mike

[scott spencer]

Nice! If that's really your first project, you can lobby to replace Tage Frid! :D

[Hans Braul]

Honest, it's my first piece of furniture. A few picture frames and a cutting board or two before, but this was to cut my teeth on something real.

Thanks for all the encouragement. Doesn't anybody have any suggestions for improvement?

I didn't particularly like the way the side of the drawer looks. Next time I'll stick with a traditional box inside a box design. I liked playing with chunks of wood looking for a handle shape.

Cheers
Hans

[Jim Benante]

Very nice work!

[Dave Ray]

Very nice first project Hans. Great start for your new shop.