Mahogany dresser with secret compartment

That’s real nice work. The secret compartment is very original.

Very nice idea and execution.

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It’s a beautiful piece and well done. I know you have a lot of pics here, but I was wondering how you’d feel about maybe posting one from the front a bit more? I guess I’d just like to see the drawers in the front view. Feel free not to post anymore, it’s just a request. Anyway thanks for posting. Keep up the good work.

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Very nice dresser and great idea on the hidden compartment.

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that is a great way to hide a compartment – just make it bigger! fantastic!

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Julian,

Nice! Very clever hidden compartment.

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Thanks for the comments.

GMoney, The front shot that I took today didn’t turn out well, I’ll take some pics of it tomorrow and post them.

-- Julian, Homewood, IL

Very nice design. How do you keep the hidden compartment closed? I can’t see any locking mechanism or latches. Just wondering. Also I have used the transtint before and liked it very much, but I never thought about following it up with a stain. Is that a better way to get a full color?

Again a great design and work.

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That’s really cool. I beautiful piece of furniture.

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I love the color you came out with on the mahogany! It makes me want to touch it! So…what are you going to put in the secret compartment?

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Very Nice I like the compartment to

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Don’t you think that after posting this the “secret compartment” is not secret any more? Just kidding. Great design and finish!

that is a great idea for secret storage.

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SWO, there are two catches that hold the back closed. If you look closely at the picture of the compartment opened, you’ll see them.

GMoney, I updated the post with a new shot of the front.

-- Julian, Homewood, IL

Love the hidden compartment.

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