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The Dresser Tempest
Built at the shop |
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design process begins with finding out what type of furniture our client is
looking for. After the style and dimensions are noted, we begin to make
some drawings. Through the use of
Autocad2002, we were able
to come up with some quick prototyping of the furniture so it will be ready
for spousal approval.
The chosen species of wood is Maple which
will match well with the existing entertainment center. What's not seen in
the rendering is: the subwoofer box, the internal bracing, and the two
functional sliding drawers. One minor change from the rendering was the
port placement and how I chose to line up the ports with the driver. |
Phase 1
Acquire materials and begin gluing and cutting
Here is a portion of our invoice of what we bought at Austin
Hardwoods. Some additional hardware and materials were purchased from other
stores and are included in our 5 page cost estimate which is broken into four
parts: Labor, Materials, Parts, and Installation. Keep in mind that these
materials will be for 5 additional loudspeakers and not just the Dresser.
| Part Number |
Item Description |
Unit |
Quantity |
Price |
Amount |
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| 251554 |
Good Stuff 1 Qt. Maple Finish/Sealer |
EA |
3 |
16.29 |
48.87 |
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| 215800 |
Dynaslide Full Extension 16" Slides |
PAIR |
2 |
7.62 |
15.24 |
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| SMD12 |
4'x8' 1/2" MDF 12mm |
EA |
1 |
13.40 |
13.40 |
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| PMA342M |
4'x8' 3/4" Maple A1 MDF Ply P/S |
EA |
3 |
71.44 |
214.32 |
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| LMA8H |
Maple Hardwood 8/4 |
BF |
8.8 |
4.49 |
39.51 |
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| LMA5H |
Maple Hardwood 5/4 |
BF |
43.2 |
4.18 |
180.58 |
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551.59 |
Total w/tax |
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Here you can see the freshly planed rock
maple and three quarts of "Good Stuff" butcher block maple finish. |
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After surface planning all the pieces and
cutting them to size, we then use Titebond wood glue and aluminum bar
clamps to glue the hardwood together. At this time the panels are much too
thick so they will all be reduced to the right thickness after the glue has
dried and are cut to the right dimensions. With the use of templates and
freshly sharpened shaping bits, we then cut some lock miters, rounds, and
decorative moldings for the panels. |
Phase 2
Router the details, assemble panels, and apply edge
tape
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About three different Porter Cable
routers were used on this cabinet, all with various applications. Using a
template, the bottom curved details were made, and you can see how the
panels were cut to size and glued inside the frame. You can also see the
pocket screws on the inside of the frame for assembly which will not be
visible when it is completed. The last picture shows the shaper making the
molding for the top of the dresser. Keep in mind, all the wood has been
color matched with grain consistency in mind and everything is made from
scratch. |
Phase 3
Assembly, clamp and sand
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| First, the 194L subwoofer box was built
separately. We then attached the panels to the subwoofer box using clamps,
brads, pocket screws, and rolled on glue. The brace and holes were easy to
make using a high quality Bosch jig saw. I used the jigsaw to make the
circles because it saved both time and money. You can see the hole in the
back of the sub where the 250W Parts Express plate amp will mount.
You can also see how we took the time to use maple laminated MDF on the
inside of the cabinet in case anyone decides to stick their head inside the
drawer. Yes, we even sanded and applied 2 coats of finish on the inside,
and used clamps to make sure no seams are visible. This dresser will spell
quality when we are finished as we hope to get future job offers from the
same client. |
Some parts appear lighter than others. That's because of
the iridescent quality of the maple after its first finish and how the panels
appear to change in tone depending on how the light hits it. The "Good
Stuff" finish appears to add a very bright and modern look without too much
yellowing.
All that's left to do is apply another coat of finish, and
install the hardware and drawers so she'll be ready.
The cabinet was inspected by a certified contractor and
Scandinavian veteran cabinet builder to have an estimated value of
$4,000 US. Of course we did not sell it for
anything remotely close to that price.
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