there is only so much one can do to save dovetails once they are cut.
I overthought some of the repair work and basically ruined the look. I should have left them be and put a little oil on the wood to get a better looksie at what a finished product would look like.
I was about 50% happy with my product.IN my eyes, its a failure, but my wife warned me not to dare cut it up and toss it.
I oiled it lightly to see how it looks.
Im not ashamed to post my failed attempt at a tiny solid cabinet.
I have to rethink my jig and perhaps go for something with a bit more stability for my unsteady and weak grip.
Eh, I need alot of practice.
I did not copy any design nor was it my intention to make the piece look like anyone elses work. I was just trying to make something I thought I could handle and "broaden my horizons."
Theres just so much stuff to learn, and Im trying to get a jumpstart on my woodworking sometimes.
the last picture shows the drawer front I cut out of mahogany, (no that Im looking at it closely, it might be cherry?)I felt no reason to continue today since I wasnt happy with the product. The drawer front is actually in the back of the unit. Ill cut the dovetails tomorrow, my wife insists on keeping the unit.The 5th picture is the worst of all of it.
The more I tried to do, the worst it got.
Im going back to making shelves for the garage.
*one good thing happenned today. My wood guy, the guy who sold me almost all my hardwoods Ive used, is getting his hands on more mahogany and spanish cedar. Ill pass on the spanish cedar, but mahogany at a good price is always a go. Hes also getting teak. Im just not sure about teak.(his prices are always superb)