Tag Archives: Hillbilly Tansu Project

Back on the Grid and a Carcass Laid Bare

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Greg Merritt

The power company has me reconnected to the grid.  It’s amazing how dependent I am on electricity.  It’s a little scary, actually.  But that is the life we live now.  Anyway, glad to have the electrons flowing again. I thought … Continue reading →

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Hillbilly Tansu Sliding Door Grooves

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Greg Merritt

While researching antique tansu I found several examples that incorporated sliding doors. There is something about sliding doors that gives an item that Japanese feel.  Plus I like them.  Sliding doors just seem to make more sense to me than hinged … Continue reading →

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Hillbilly Tansu Front Drawer/Door Bearer

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Greg Merritt

Joint #2 in the Hillbilly Tansu Project is for the front drawer/door bearer.  This piece, for me, was the key to developing the rest of elements for the tansu construction.  Once I had this element designed all the rest sort … Continue reading →

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