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When I saw the wonderful boxes Miles125 made as Christmas gifts that were contructed of walnut and heart pine, I knew I had to give that combination a whirl. So, here's what I came up with. I think the walnut and pine compliment each other wonderfully. This is a slight variation on the shaker shelf theme as most of these hanging types of shaker shelves don't have drawers. I haven't picked a spot for this yet, which is why it's not hanging. The little drawers have through dovetails and the shelves are attached with sliding dovetails. The finish is wipe on satin poly.



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it is very nice. excellent colors
 

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This is a very nice piece. I like your use of dovetails on the piece.
 

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great looking work carl , i like the wood combo also . very nice work
 

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oh yes.. very nice!!! well done
 

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A nifty design and great wood combo, Carl!
 

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Great looking shelf, nice work, great sliding dovetails.
 

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Dan, Scott, mrtrim, relic, MsDeb, Charlie and Critterman, Thanks!
 

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Carl. A very nice job. The dovetails look great. Who says you need half-blind dovetails on drawers.
 

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Thanks Karson! I really like through dovetails better anyway.
 

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Great looking shelves. I really like the drawers.
 

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Great piece - nice contrast and glow - really warm.
 

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Love the shaker style. Well done.
 

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Beautiful!!!! I saved the pictures for a future project.
 

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Thanks again for the kind comments. Jarrod: That heart pine actually came from from my Great Grandad's store that we tore down in the late 60's. I've got a pretty good pile of it down in our barn. I love it too!!
 

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Very nice shelving unit . Have you found a home for it yet ? Is that the natural color of the HeartPine ?
 

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Thanks Dusty. Here's a picture of the final resting place. Yes, that's the natural color of heat pine, the older it is the darker red it gets. Thanks for the interest!
 

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Ahhh , the perfect spot for it to hang : ) It looks even nicer now with the contrasting wood panelling behind it and even the ducks seem delighted with their lofty perch ! The colors are awesome and thanks for letting me know about the HeartPine : )
 
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