With the drawer fronts machined to fit into the cabinet, the final key stage of the construction is to shape the outside. The design concept was a simple one; the piece is intended for a nursery; the idea therefore was to soften the overall form and reduce opportunities for children colliding with hard edges / corners / handles etc.
The hatched area denotes the timber to be removed, at this point it almost seemed to a shame to remove this joinery - but the best effect is yet to come..
With a spokeshave, the timber was removed to reveal the final form, this tapering chamfer softening the form and in turn finishing the last stage of construction. After sanding, a hard wearing acrylic finish is applied to give the water-resistant work surface required by the clients.
As soon as they're ready I'll post some studio and contextual shots of the finished cabinet. Thanks for reading!
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