David Kelly, Tasmanian Oak Dresser (STUDENT 2023)

Student:
Secondary
Name of school or tertiary institution, and name of woodworking teacher (if you have one):
Mater Maria Catholic College

Ever since I moved into my bedroom upstairs, I’ve consistently dealt with an impractical chest of drawers, that was aesthetically unpleasing, too small and failed to open and close smoothly. The main purpose of my project is to replace this chest of drawers and create a dresser that has functional drawers and a cupboard, tailored to my storage needs and aesthetic preferences. I have created a functional dresser out of Tasmanian oak, which can accommodate my clothing and bulky apparel items in the three large drawers. The side cupboard can conveniently store my shoes. The dresser consists of dovetail joints, and a base frame with a cross-halving joint. The door, drawer fronts, and back panel are constructed through the use of domino joints and groove and feather joints. The back panel was rebated into the carcass. The drawers have soft close, under-mount runners and the side cupboard consists of onyx black blum, soft close hinges. The Kumiko is rebated into the top of the side cupboard door adding, a decorative element. The dresser if finished with Easy Oil, to enhance the natural grain of the timber as well as giving it a high matt satin finish and protection.

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