So the handles I found on ebay arrived and I got around to fitting them today. Looks so good but sadly it's way to big for the kitchen so it's now going to be home to all of Sharon's sewing and knitting paraphernalia (and possibly some of my buttons and copper wire).
Luckily the spare room is a blank canvas so it's got plenty of options as to where it will live. Now to get the decorating done (not to mention the new floor laid and skirting board fitted!)
Busy morning getting ready for Steve and Jenny's return trip but still had a little time to knock this up!
It's made from an old school slate and driftwood I've been coveting for some time now.
I also started another piece but that needs a bit of thought as it involves attaching cast iron to driftwood...
...not worked that part out just yet!
So this humble pile of wood is now a proud chest of drawers.
I knew it had potential but the cracks in the base, top and side did make me wonder after the first real assessment of what I pulled out of my parents attic.
I've sourced some handles in ebay, but apart from them it's now project complete.
What next I wonder?
Looking good and so very nearly finished! Just the carcass to sand, the back panel to tidy up before I fit it to the base (which I finished tonight).
Once that's all done I just need to smooth the drawers that are sticking and find 3 handles (or make them if I can find a generous person with a lathe).
Still not decided if I am going to finish it with a little Danish oil...
So, it's been a busy few days! My brother and Jenny came to visit on their way to Aviemore which involved lots of lovely food and a few glasses of wine. They are due to stop off on the return leg this weekend so it's haggis, neeps and tatties as a treat for them with Mrs Ks whisky sauce - cannae wait!
I've also made good progress on the chest of drawers. As you can see I now have a full set of drawers as opposed to a pile of wood. I've got to find some handles but apart from that they are all held together as they would have originally been as the dovetails were almost all in good condition and I've only had to make 3 new battens to support the base. So, apart from a lick of glue and a little patience they are almost as good as the day they were originally made (probably).
I've also fixed the carcass and repaired all the cracks. Good old 'no more nails'!
Now to sand the carcass and fix the stand (I worked out what all the extra bits of wood are for!)
Hopefully this time next week it will be sitting pride of place in the kitchen...
