Sewing Table

[VisExp]

This was a Christmas gift for my Mother in Law. It is made from cherry, maple and cherry plywood and finished with a mix of tung oil, blo and poly.

I used the Wood magazine plans, but made some changes. The plans called for plywood flat panel doors but I made solid wood raised panel doors. The plans called for some chunky square feet that I didn't like so I made the ogee feet. Lastly the plans called for plywood drawers but I made the cherry/maple drawers with dovetail joints.

There were a lot of firsts here for me and I learned a lot. Mostly I learned to start a project earlier! It got pretty stressful towards the end, knowing that no-one was going to move Christmas just because I was running behind.

 

[doddman70]

That is absolutely beautiful !!!! excellent job I'm sure she loves it

Shane

 

[winpooh498]

That is beautiful!! I'm sure you scored lots of brownie points with both wife and MIL!

 

[Jim15]

Beautiful, excellent work.

 

[GaryMGg]

That's superb; the craftsmanship, alterations and finish look great.
Lucky lady.

 

[savannadan]

That is awesome!

Dan

 

[txbatons]

What great work! Very evident of top notch craftsmanship! The feet and dovetail work are great touches.

 

[R2]

That is a beautiful cabinet and the w\execution of the workmanship is first rate. Very well done!

 

[jhs494]

Just outstanding!!
I am sure your MIL is very happy and you will be the favorite son in law for a long long time..

 

[Tea Clipper]

Wow![:0] That is absolutely fantastic! You've done an excellent job and I'm sure your MIL will be very happy with her new cabinet. You've inspired me to look around for plans so that maybe one day (ha!) I might make one too (you can never have too many plans though, right? ). It looks like Rockler is the only place to get the lift, is that right?. I also like the modifications you've done as well. Super job!!!

 

[VisExp]

Originally posted by Tea Clipper

Wow![:0] That is absolutely fantastic! You've done an excellent job and I'm sure your MIL will be very happy with her new cabinet. You've inspired me to look around for plans so that maybe one day (ha!) I might make one too (you can never have too many plans though, right? ). It looks like Rockler is the only place to get the lift, is that right?. I also like the modifications you've done as well. Super job!!!

Thanks for all the compliments. I have been told often that I am the favorite son-in-law. However competition in this area is not that steep as I married their only daughter I'm very fortunate to have some wonderful in-laws!

TeaClipper I got the plans, hardware and lift from Rockler. The plans are from an old Wood Magazine. They were very good. Well written and easy to follow.

 

[Woodlvr]

Beautiful work. Only problem that I can see is that the machines are NOT Elna's.[8D][}]

Mike

 

[ahoiberg]

man, that's a nice looking piece. great work.