03-16-2016, 05:13 PM
Awhile back I purchased 50+ bd. ft. of figured maple at an estate sale. This is the second thing I've made, first was a mirror frame. I was going to veneer the front of the drawers but decided it wasn't worth the trouble so the inside of the drawer is purdy too. All but the drawer fronts are cherry, also garage sale stuff.
Incidentally, the bevel up Veritas planes worked great on surfacing the maple.
I dented the *****-bead on left edge of upper drawer opening after finishing was done and was sick about it. Got out the furniture repair shellac sticks and found the method easy to use on my first try after watching a how-to video on U-Tube. I have had the kit for five years without using it. I was afraid it would be difficult but it was ridiculously easy. If you haven't tried this be sure you get some burn-in balm to use with it. LOML could not find the repair!
Incidentally, the bevel up Veritas planes worked great on surfacing the maple.
I dented the *****-bead on left edge of upper drawer opening after finishing was done and was sick about it. Got out the furniture repair shellac sticks and found the method easy to use on my first try after watching a how-to video on U-Tube. I have had the kit for five years without using it. I was afraid it would be difficult but it was ridiculously easy. If you haven't tried this be sure you get some burn-in balm to use with it. LOML could not find the repair!