| Project by irishhandyman | posted 06-08-2008 02:00 PM | 1490 views | 0 times favorited | 7 comments |  |
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Well its finished. Some things turned out ok, some not. I know now what I need to work on, things not to do. and things I should always remember. All in all it was a learning thing. This is the first piece of furniture I have ever made. I am pretty well sold on wipe on poly. Even with the high humidity and terrible rain storms we have had here in the past 2 weeks I am happy with the results as far as finish. I did have a revision on my plans while working on the top. I noticed all this waisted space between the top drawer and the top. Hmmm. Now I have to give credit where credit is due here. My brother noticed this and mentioned why not hinge the top and and a place for small items. I tell you what, its handy to have a big brother around.
Now for more pics.
Ok now for the suggestions and any tips that will my make my next project better.
-- God bless the men and women who protect our counrty.
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jockmike2
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#1 posted 06-08-2008 02:10 PM
Nope that looks pretty cool to me. I like the color like it is. I would’nt worry too much about the empty space. It looks good overall. mike
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irishhandyman
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#2 posted 06-08-2008 02:12 PM
Well thanks Mike. I have to wonder about the finish when I started. I had never used the wipe on poly but it really turned out nice. A lot better than the pic would show.
-- God bless the men and women who protect our counrty.
griff
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#3 posted 06-08-2008 02:16 PM
One smooooth looking box to me, looks great.
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#4 posted 06-08-2008 04:12 PM
wow that is great!!! i love the modification…to the top…
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#5 posted 06-08-2008 07:02 PM
Looks like a winner to me!
-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX
irishhandyman
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#6 posted 06-08-2008 07:44 PM
Thanks everyone. I really appreciate the kind words. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. I’m outta here. May have to go help sandbag. This part of Indiana is getting ready for a 100 year flood. Thanks again all.
-- God bless the men and women who protect our counrty.
Scott Bryan
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#7 posted 06-13-2008 12:01 PM
This is a nice box that not only looks good but it is quite practical. I just started using wipe on poly as well and enjoy using it.
Thanks for the post.
-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine
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