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A Chippendale Chest of Drawers
Tom regularly hosts Online Courses which are recorded LIVE so you have the option of asking questions as the sessions progresses, step-by-step through the build. Watch live or later, the Course sessions you purchase are available to you watch at your convenience, indefinitely. There’s no limits to your access.
For the next Course Tom will build a Chippendale Chest of Drawers — starting Thursday, May 14. Because all the sessions are archived a viewable anytime, it’s never too late to join in. You can easily catch up. Sessions run Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm ET and Saturday at 10 am ET (unless otherwise noted) and are 90-120 min each. They can be viewed live or later. It’s never too late to join in. More details provided below.
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Course Description
A classic beauty, this four-drawer Chippendale style chest is especially functional, equally at home in a living room or bedroom. Made with the integrity and many construction methods of the 18th century masters it is designed to last for generations.
A word of caution though, this one is not for the feint of heart. With its higher style, making this chest will present a challenge. Rated at an intermediate/advanced skill level, this project build requires abilities and experience equal to creating fine details such as precise joinery, hand-cut dovetails and more.
But be assured, if you bring the patience and perseverance, Tom will be your experienced and affirming coach and guide, detailing every step of the way toward insuring your success.
The advanced details will include classic quarter columns, Ogee bracket feet and overlap drawers with hand-cut dovetails. The optional drawer locks with inlaid brass escutcheons offer traditional security and subtle decorative accent.
Dimensions: 40″ W x 21″ D x 35-1/4” H
Course topics include:
- Design considerations
- Lumber selection
- Panel Glue-up
- Advanced case construction to accommodate quarter columns
- Dovetailing methods, by hand and by using a special tablesaw blade.
- Making and attaching drawer guides and runners
- Turning, fluting and applying quarter columns
- Making and applying base and upper moldings
- Making and attaching Ogee bracket feet
- Making and hand-dovetailing overlap bead drawers
- Fine fitting a drawer to an opening
- Hardware selection and installation
- Optional locks and escutcheons installation
- Making and attaching dust partitions
- Making the top and profiling the edge
- Making and attaching a frame and panel back
- Finishing the Chest
Can't watch live?
No worries, catch up later at your convenience. Even if you don’t plan to build the piece with Tom, or ever for that matter, there are always worthy tips, tricks and techniques you’ll capture along the way. And if you decide to build it later…as long as you’re in The Neighborwood, you’ll have access to the sessions!
What are my purchasing options?
Purchase the Course and Plans Bundle – or purchase separately by clicking the Bundle Order Page button below. Or you may want to consider the BEST DEAL, which is to move into The Neighborwood, our membership community, for as little as $17/mo, and you’ll get full access, not just to this Course, but ALL Courses — past, present and future, as long as you’re a Neighbor! Click HERE for more information on that.
Can I participate without being in the Neighborwood?
Yes, by purchasing it individually from the Order Page. Purchase the Course and Plans Bundle and save some money, or buy them separately.
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