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Eurekan- Resawed then planed both to 5/16" then set in groove. Made them a fairly tight fit so no rattling. Left 1/8" all around for wood movement since with that wild grain I didn't know which way the wood would move.
Jtrneyck- thanks for the honest critique. I debated weather to use pulls (like shaker pulls) or handles. My wife liked the handle design so thats what i went with. What style do you think would look better on this piece.
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Very nice!
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I was thinking a Federal style pull and knob would be more appropriate. Lots of variations, but
here are a few to consider. You can buy escutcheons, too, to put behind the knobs if you have to cover the existing holes.
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Thanks John. Didn't even look toward federal. Will have to see how it looks.
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I mentioned Federal because except for the rounded edge on the top the piece strikes me as very Federal in proportions. Another option that might look good would be a simple
bail pull.
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It's interesting I never really thought about the federal style. I got the size from what my wife wanted and then made a design around those dimensions but now that you say that it does have some federal influences. Funny how certain influences come into a persons design sence without realizing it.
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Iimpressive workmanship does not even come close to describing your work and the selection and use of the walnut.
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WOW.. a wonderful and beautiful piece.
The only detracting, or should I say, distracting item I can see is the...... wallpaper!
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Yes the wallpaper is ugly. We repaint the house later this year and it will be gone
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WOW is right
nice work I think it would be hard or imposible to take away from that piece
But I agree with John there might be a better choice for pulls
