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Pillar Nightstand (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works to c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

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In cherry. It's mostly a copy of one my parents have, though they requested replacing three drawers with a swing door and movable shelves.

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[–] HurricaneLiz@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago

Well done!

[–] DavidP@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Looks great! How did you join the panels at the corners?

[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 2 points 22 hours ago

Butt joints with biscuits.

[–] aramis87@fedia.io 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That's lovely!

[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 2 points 22 hours ago

Thank you!

[–] metallic_substance@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Really nice looking. What did you do with the interior?

Edit: just saw the description about the shelves. Nice!

[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 day ago

They're maple plywood with a cherry nosepiece glued on, held on shelf pins set in 1/4" holes drilled in the side stiles. It's actually a pretty simple little cabinet.

[–] Gork@sopuli.xyz 3 points 1 day ago

Congrats on finishing one nightstand!

[–] Zephorah@discuss.online 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Cherry is good. Hardwood, but without the brittle of the higher janka rated woods. It also has that lovely color when oiled. Nice work.

[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago

It has been nice to work with.