Tag Archives: drawer

Staked Side Table-Part 4

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Greg Merritt

A little over a week ago there was frost on the ground in the morning, yesterday it was 90° with 50% humidity.  That is a pretty drastic swing and made for a tough time in the shop, but I have to … Continue reading →

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Honey Do-Kitchen Island-Part 1

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Greg Merritt

My wife has wanted a kitchen island for a lot of years.  A lot of years.  Its been my ongoing shame that I have yet been able to provide her with one.  The kitchen in our old house was just … Continue reading →

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Bookcase-Progress 8

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Greg Merritt

I made it out into the shop this afternoon and began working on the drawer components.  I needed six sides and three backs. I began with the sides and managed to dig enough out of the off-cut bin to satisfy … Continue reading →

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HB Hobby Tansu #1-Part 11

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Greg Merritt

Well…some progress is better than no progress. The weather here continues to be brutal.  Hot and very humid.  I’m starting to adjust to it though and have been able to work in the shop after work a couple of evenings … Continue reading →

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HB Hobby Tansu #1-Part 10

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Greg Merritt

Most of use who work wood as a hobby struggle to find time in the shop.  Day jobs and family come first of course.  The remaining time is typically restricted by the noise generated and the weather.  Some are working … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu #3-Progress 17

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Greg Merritt

My high hopes from yesterday for building the remaining three drawers, were quickly dashed this morning.  I could have sworn that I had enough 1/2″ stock remaining for the last of the drawers.  Alas, I was mistaken and a different … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu #3-Progress 16

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Greg Merritt

…and then there were three. Almost every evening this week I was able to spend at least an hour or so in the shop.  The sum total of that effort netted me two additional completed drawers.  Not as much as … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu #3-Progress 15

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Greg Merritt

My time in the shop was short today.  The onset of warm weather signals the start of grass mowing season.  It takes, on average, 3hrs to mow down the grass on my property.  Luckily I can now split that time … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu #3-Progress 14

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Greg Merritt

I started my day in the shop by gluing and pegging the two drawers that I had ready.  I tend to build drawers one or two at a time.  It’s not the most efficient way of doing them, but i … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu #3-Progress 13

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Greg Merritt

Let the drawer making commence! Last evening I started with the drawer construction.  I would have liked to cut at least one practice joint in the walnut before diving into the real deal so that I could get a feel … Continue reading →

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