rrich1 Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 My son needs a new bedroom set as he is growing out of his converted crib and the changong table dresser is falling apart. I decided to build him a whole new bedroom set from cherry and walnut. The hamper is first. Next will either be the bed or the dresser and nightstand. The bed will be a modified version of Anna white storage bed. The dresser and nightstand will be wood whisperer guild project build from his modern guild build. I decided to make the hamper on the taller side as it is a so gle unit and not double wide. It is 16 1/6" square. The frame is cherry with 1/4" walnut plywood for the panels. It should match up nicely with the dresser and the eventual bed. I got the pieces cut, jointed, planed to thickness. Then I borrowed a domino from my friend. I liked it a lot but I need to work on getting the pieces always lined up. When I dry fit the pieces they were not always flush on top. Next I used my router table to route the dados to accept the plywood. This is where o currently stand. Hopefully tomorrow or this week I can get the plywood cut to fit and cut the dados for the bottom panel. I purchased a half sheet of walnut ply so the back panel will most likely be painted a brown color. No big deal as it really won't be seen. I will also need to cut in a area to allow for a hand to lift the lid. Not sure the best way to do it yet. Most likely will try it on the band saw. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khariV Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 I'm in the same situation with my kids and I've been considering building them beds to fit a twin mattress as well. I'm eager to see what you come up with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted March 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 I got a lot of work done on the hamper this morning. I put a dado in the bottom rails to accept the bottom that I made this morning as well. I also made the hand opening. I first drew it out on the piece and I made a template out of scrap pieces. I got the angle that I needed and cut the it on the scrap pieces on the miter saw. I then super glued them to another piece. This allowed me to come in with a flush trim bit on the router table and made quick work of it. I chewed away at it so it wasn't taking big bites at first. The oy thing I messed up on was I forgot to come in at the end and I got a little big of tear out. Not a huge deal but was disappointing that I forgot to do it. Pro tip: when using double sided tape first put a layer of blue painters tape down on each piece. This will make for easier release of the pieces and no residue as well. Right now it's mocked up and ready for sanding. Can't wait to get it finished. I need to go buy some torsion hinges now. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khariV Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 Looking good. What kind of finish are you planning on using? I made a flag pole for my daughter's kindergarten class out of white oak, which is criminally cheap around here and finished it with danish oil. It looked great but smelled for a LONG time afterwards. I love the look of oil over plasticy poly, but I just can't stand how long the smell takes to go away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 sexy looking thing you made there, good job! btw I use a 23g. pin nailer in stead of any 2 sided tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted March 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 Looking good. What kind of finish are you planning on using? I made a flag pole for my daughter's kindergarten class out of white oak, which is criminally cheap around here and finished it with danish oil. It looked great but smelled for a LONG time afterwards. I love the look of oil over plasticy poly, but I just can't stand how long the smell takes to go away.Ill do a seal coat of shellac and then a few coats of arm r seal. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted March 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 sexy looking thing you made there, good job! btw I use a 23g. pin nailer in stead of any 2 sided tape Thanks. I wouldn't want to nail it into my workpiece. Especially since my lines were on the front and not the back. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 I completely understand, however in most cases I pin it from back side ' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted March 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 Took the hamper apart today and got the pieces sanded. I only did 180 grit and not sure I'll go any higher. I cut a chamfer on the inside to help minimize any scraping of hands getting clothes in and out. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted March 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 I got the front and rear sides glued today. Before glue up I took my LN LAJ #5 to the chamfers and smoothed them all put. Look much better. The rear panel is painted a chocolate color. I didn't have enough walnut ply to make all of the sides. I think it will blend in well. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted March 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 After work I got the rest of it glued together. I recut the bottom to better match the chamfer I made. I forgot to check for square during the glue up so it is off slightly. So that is irritating. It will be fine though. Not sure if I'll have time to work on it tomorrow or not.Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 Gorgeous ! Al,ost a shame to throw dirty clothes in there....... excellent craftsmanship ..! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted March 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 First coats of finish are on. 1 coat of shellac and 2 coat of arm r seal so far. Will do at least 2 more coats of arm r seal before I'm done. Will also buff it out with wax on the final coat. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted April 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Finished the hamper earlier this week. It still needs the canvas liner made. I bought some material and got it to the in law yesterday. Probably a week until I get it. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Framer joe Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Nice job 👍🏼 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted April 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Nice job [emoji1360]Thanks [emoji846]Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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