Next step is to shape the drawer blades, we accomplish this task by creating a master pattern from SketchUp and affix the master pattern to some 1/2″ baltic birch plywood. The master pattern is bandsawn and very carefully shaped using a spindle sander, chisels, raps and files. We then affix the master pattern to the […]
Luckily LaPlaca WoodWorks was able to source two rather large pieces of South American Mahogany that will comprise 90% of the chest from Irion Lumber. The first piece is 4/4 (t) x 22″ (w) x 9′ 9(l), pictured below; The good news is this single board is large enough to yield the two case sides […]
The latest project we will undertake is a John Townsend four drawer block and shell chest. This is a very formidable project, from two angles; the blocked drawer fronts and the carving skill required to for the two concave and single convex shells. This particular chest is from the book ‘Master Craftsman of Newport, the […]