Build a Shaker chest of drawers
Years of experience mending antiques led to the methods Tom McLaughlin used on this Shaker chest of drawers to ensure that it will live to be an antique someday, too.
Synopsis: Years of experience mending antiques led to the methods Tom McLaughlin used on this Shaker chest of drawers to ensure that it will live to be an antique someday, too. While the traditional method of using secondary woods such as white pine or poplar is a time-tested method of construction, McLaughlin adds strength to his drawers using hard maple runners and laminating a strip of hardwood to the bottom edges of the drawer sides. This keeps the secondary wood from wearing in these well-used areas.
Building a dresser, or chest of drawers, is immensely satisfying. A dresser is practical, central to everyday living, and quietly anchors a bedroom’s decor. And if made well, it can be passed down and enjoyed for generations. When choosing a design that will endure, it’s hard to beat Shaker style. Esteemed for its minimalist simplicity and clean lines, Shaker furniture is right at home…
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