seriph Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) Just installed this baby last night and filled it... it is destined for a walk in rode I hope to build, but until then it goes into the corner of the bedroom .... BTW I only built the top section .... the bottom four drawer chest is an original Victorian item I restored years ago. Both are made from Australian Cedar from Queensland. What I used was milled in 1960 and warehoused until I bought it in 1991 with the intention to make 'special' things out of it. I am happy with it and at least I have a place for my bits and pieces now. Definitely needs a few more watches and pens to round things off though... and before you ask, yes the tie drawers are full ... not just stuck 'up front' for effect. Edited January 23, 2012 by seriph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Wow! You got skills man. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seriph Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Oh yeah .... just wish I had the money to go with the skills! Thanks mate - it was a wild ride. In all seriousness, it is a great feeling to take what looks like crap to the untrained eye and transform it. I guess that's what all people do or can do when we allow ourselves the time and freedom to have a go until we get it right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Looks very nice, you did an excellent job of matching the finish and coloration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Wow! That is incredible. What an awesome project. You got a lot of pens my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seriph Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Looks very nice, you did an excellent job of matching the finish and coloration. Thanks mate - it is slightly lighter but that's because it'll darken over time and end up about right .... of course, starting with the RIGHT timber in the first place helped a LOT. So many people in Australia at least, think that because Pine has oak stain on it, it's oak! I used two stains on this one ... the first to darken the second to make a little more gold/brown. As you'd know, cameras are unforgiving on such things, so this match is pretty close. BTW I decided not to 'age' it. Pretty much ran out of time (back at work today) but really thought that it was nice enough and didn't really need to 'match' to look nice. It takes me about as 50% of the making time to detail-age a piece! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seriph Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 You got a lot of pens my friend ... and a few more on their way, over time. But only Montblanc Limited Editions from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Now that's a thing of beauty my friend great work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upland Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Just amazing , you know how to play witn wood..Pine- one of mine Fav, but Birch I like the most. Karelian Birch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seriph Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Thanks upland. We can't get birch here unfortunately but I love it too. One thing I learned in the UK really opened my eyes ... what mattersmost is not what somethings made out of but what its made into Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seriph Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Now that's a thing of beauty my friend great work ! Thanks mate. Hope to enjoy it for life... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andcaneron Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 That is magnificent! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 A beautiful chest! I am respectful and envious of your talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Very nice piece! Nothing is better than something you made with your hands. Unfortunately i am one that does not have that talent...;_ Very Cool.. Enjoy, MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 That is fantastic. I Want to get better move onto bigger pieces, like my grandfather made. So far it's just pens and a display Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 A beautiful chest! A gorgeous rack!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Wow!! Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gotohavearolexnow Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 That's really nice , good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seriph Posted January 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) That's a lovely set of pens there... great work. ... and thanks to everyone for the kind remarks - thinking I might do a desk next. Have a look at wooton patent secretary. Edited January 24, 2012 by seriph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seriph Posted January 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/8859974 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panermaniac Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Beautiful workmanship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraExtra Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Wow! You got some mad skills there building your own man accessories cabinet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/8859974 That is amazing!!! Wow! Can't wait to see yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seriph Posted January 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Phoband .... the desk will be a while coming, I reckon mate - although I do have a very bad replica here that I could modify ... was gonna break it up but maybe I'll completely mod it Been thinking about the iphone dock/alarm/DAB+ radio etc. idea ... and think I'll make a replica coffin/casket radio like this - might look good sitting on top of the cabinet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Very cool. I wish i had my grandfathers shop/ garage. He passed in 1984. I do have a few of his tools, table saw, grinding polishing wheel and a handfull of oddities. If your making a coffin or iPhone dock, you may want to look at like a stamped croc pattern leather hide. They even have horn back. Could make a nice accent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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