Comments on: Maggie Lu’s Little Dresser

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:48:21 +0000

Just in case you need one more yes vote… here it is. Would love to have plans for that.

By: dean van zanardi

dean van zanardi — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:16:21 +0000

Rob great job…..grand-fathers are hard to come by…..very nice ….you showed the love…

By: Jim

Jim — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:29:22 +0000

I would like to see plans for the dresser. My oldest son has 2 of his best friends expecting this summer ,and being as they are rent a kids to me I was looking for a project to do for them. It may be as close to being a grandparent that I get. Great job Rob.

By: Larry D

Larry D — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 09:49:48 +0000

Please put the instructions on this site because I want to learn how to install those drawer slides. The dresser is beautiful and Maggie should be able to use it for her babies also.

By: Phil

Phil — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:02:49 +0000

Very nice project!

Please post the plans.
On one of the forums, a chap made a bookcase that looked like and doubled up as a dolls house. A very useful piece of furniture for a young girls room.

By: Don Hall

Don Hall — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 03:26:00 +0000

Yes, please do post the plans. I think this is a great idea for young children.

By: Matt Worner

Matt Worner — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 03:19:48 +0000

First, congratulations and welcome to the world of grampahood. Blessed be little baby Maggie and all who walk in your shadow.

I would love to see the plans for this in a future magazine article. As others have said, good baby stuff is hard to find at any price. This is an heirloom piece that mother and daughter will cherish enough to hand down for generations.

Second the motion for progeny pics, too.

By: Ted

Ted — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:19:17 +0000

Excellant project anything you get to build for Grandkids is a pleasure. Keep building and please continue to share. Hope to see plans in next magazine

By: Andy Conner

Andy Conner — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:41:35 +0000

Rob,
A great looking dresser, and I would love to see the plans if possible.
By the way, would a picture of Grandpa holding little Maggie Lu be out of the question?

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:10:30 +0000

My signature grandchild gift is a copy of an 1860′s shaker toy box. They all love it, especially the parents. However the grandchildren keep coming and I have to keep making, although I really enjoy it.
I use rough material and dress it myself so I can obtain compenent thicknesses of close to 1″. I have used Pine on some and willow on some.
When I visit I see them in use.
I now have a great grandson and will soon be building another toy box.
I look forward to accessing your plans for your dresser in the future.

By: Henry Burks

Henry Burks — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:30:46 +0000

Make (or find) a properly sized pad and that “sunken top” doubles as a changing table until the little lady is past the diaper stage.

By: michael hamel-smith

michael hamel-smith — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:45:20 +0000

please don’t mix me up with a “smith” , my title is Hamel-smith and is filed under H
the original coment stands

By: michael hamel-smith

michael hamel-smith — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:38:15 +0000

congrats, i have my 5 th gran comming in late july , would love to build one

By: Cyndy Sandberg

Cyndy Sandberg — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:54:04 +0000

Great plan and yes I would like to see this in a future issue. I like the design and can see making a pad for the top so that it is a changing table. With more grandchildren possibly on the way, I can use this design.

By: Ron Campbell

Ron Campbell — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:38:49 +0000

Beautiful job Rob…….. I’d love to see a how-to article on this dresser with a cut list. With 9 grandchildren and another one on the way I’ve got lots of requests for furniture……. Thanks.

By: James

James — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:10:27 +0000

I would like to see the plans for this to get a better understanding of dressers. I’m about to undertake a twin bed for each of my kids with the dressers built into the bottom of the bed. I’m really curious to see the installation process for the self closing slides and also the differences in drawer dimensions and case structure that changes for undermount slides as opposed to side mount slides that I normally use. Thanks and congrats!

By: cathy guertin

cathy guertin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:13:20 +0000

Yes, I would like to see the plans. I have been thinking about making something like that and also would like details on your finishing.

By: Gene Davis

Gene Davis — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:24:19 +0000

Great looking project! My second greatchild will be here in August. Would appreciate as much detail in a plan you can give in the eZine.

By: Marcia McCracken

Marcia McCracken — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:18:44 +0000

I would love to get the plan for the dresser. It looks perfect and would be a wonderful addition to any child’s room.

By: Dave Ray

Dave Ray — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:00:36 +0000

I like this little dresser. Please give us plans. Thank you

By: Bruce Gustafson

Bruce Gustafson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:35:56 +0000

I like it. I’m glad you described the finish you used. I recently received a request for a child’s dresser from my son and daughter in law. They are expecting their first child. My third grandchild. I too, would like to see the plans.

By: Charles Burton

Charles Burton — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:31:53 +0000

Great Job, Can’t wait to see your next project for her. Maybe a Day Bed, or Toy Box
Granddads’ like to spoil.
My 1 1/2 really likes the her stool and Rocking horse.

Charles

By: Curt Frunz

Curt Frunz — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:54:56 +0000

Yes, I would also like to see the plan and hope i have a few more years before it is needed but still like to be prepared.

By: Tom Holdegraver

Tom Holdegraver — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:39:02 +0000

Great Dresser! Would like to see the plans.

By: Ron Morrison

Ron Morrison — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:36:32 +0000

Great job! Very well built so down the road it could be passed down to her children as well. Good furniture will last for years giving other children enjoyment just knowing they have something there just for them. Would love to see a “how-to” article on how you built it.

By: Mitch

Mitch — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:57:18 +0000

I would sure love to see this project in a future artical. I was just asked to make a dresser for a baby on the way. Your dresser would be perfect.

By: John Bruno

John Bruno — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:35:57 +0000

I would very much like to see a how to article for Maggie’s chest

By: Gary

Gary — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:21:16 +0000

Rob, Nice job, beautiful little dresser for a beautiful lil’ granddaughter, I’m sure. Definately needs to go in the mag.

By: lorin bartels

lorin bartels — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:40:52 +0000

Nice work grandpa, but don’t look now there are other projects you need to stay ahead of. Rocking chairs, I’ve done one for each grand kid and one for each nephew who may me having kids, Table and chair sets, for each family, etc, etc.

My oldest grand kid is now 9 and deep into his 3rd year of woodworking in 4H here in Nebraska. It is a sweet ride, and you still get to send them home to their mothers.

Lorin

By: Frank N.

Frank N. — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:32:14 +0000

Rob,

Nice design. I have two grandsons on the way for early July so I will need to make two of these. I must admit that when I first saw the photos I immediately thought of a changing table/dresser combo. I think with a few modifications to the dimensions it would start out as a changing table that could later be used as a dresser as the child grows.

I don’t want to put any pressure on you but I think you will need to build more things for Maggie Lu and you should share every plan with your readers…furniture, toys, etc. From the other comments posted it sounds like there are a few of us (and probably many more) in the same situation.

By: Ned Moore

Ned Moore — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:27:46 +0000

Yes, please.
What all those folks said.
All the how-to info you will share.
thnx

By: lynxsg

lynxsg — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:15:15 +0000

I would really appreciate a plan/how-to article on this project. Very nice, and I am planning just such a project.

Congratulations on your little granddaughter! Believe me, it is ‘the best’ thing ever, being a granddad.

lynxsg

By: Roger

Roger — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:03:34 +0000

Add one to the “Yes, please” catagory.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:56:51 +0000

PLEASE post the pattern for this! It looks like something we have been searching for to build. I am sure that Maggie Lu will get many years of enjoyment from it.

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:25:24 +0000

Hi Rob, Being an expecting grandfather I would like to see this as a near future article. I think it would be great to go with the cradle I am buliding. Your design reminds me of a gift we got for our son as a baby and by dsign it became a chest of drawers which we still have in a spare bed room 26 yaers later. Keep up the great work look forward to e-zine

By: George Barry

George Barry — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:23:44 +0000

Congrats on the new Granddaughter…I’m sure a star was born. Nice job on the dresser
too! I think an article on the build would be great.

By: Tuck

Tuck — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:10:25 +0000

Great job on the dresser. But…….no pics of that granddarlin’????

By: phil vinci

phil vinci — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:00:35 +0000

Yes, I would like to see the plan for the really nice dresser you built.

By: Frank Dillon

Frank Dillon — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:33:42 +0000

Would really enjoy seeing how you went about it. Make it a full article and breakdown the joints and all. Would also appreciate a cut list.

By: Michael J Smith

Michael J Smith — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:29:19 +0000

I would like the plans also, as I am in the exact same position, and need to get it finished by early June

By: Ron

Ron — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:25:22 +0000

Rob Very nice job, like George D a changing table on top would be very nice! for mom and grand daughter. I got 4 grands now 3b 1g and they are also the best in every way! Yes this should be a plan for us your readers! and I like the finish also. bomb proof is always good for the kiddos! congrats to all!

By: Bob Garrott

Bob Garrott — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:18:46 +0000

Looks like a great project that could brcome a family heirloom. I’d love an article on how you made it. Thanks.

By: Jerry Fox

Jerry Fox — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:28:40 +0000

Great looking job. Any chance of you releasing a cut sheet?

Reverse engineeriing is effective, but cut sheets are “better”.

I have a new “Great” Grand-Daughter, (our first) that needs a dresser. I have an old cedar hope-chest that needs rebuidling, but the immediate need is for a dresser to conatin the clutter in her room.

Thanks

Jerry

By: George D.

George D. — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:28:12 +0000

Very nice chest Rob. Is the top sized for a mattress so it can be used as a changing table as well? Make sure you fasten it to the wall when the little darling is older. Those beautiful drawer pulls look like a very tempting ladder for a toddler.

By: Craig Wilson

Craig Wilson — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:16:38 +0000

Very nice chest, Rob…great durable, easy to clean finish, too. Just wanted to
mention that when our first grandchild was on the way, I built a cradle from plans
offered by the guys at Woodsmith. It turned out to be one of my best projects,
with the names of grandkids that followed added to the supports via a small brass
plate. I should mention that its design was pretty much Early American, so that
may or may not be to your (and Grandmas) liking.

Regards,
Craig Wilson

By: Louis Mulder

Louis Mulder — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:33:43 +0000

Hi Rob

I think it is a really nice design;one could even add an appropriate framed mirror to the top for the little lady to do her make-up!It is a very practical piece of furniture,and i like the sunken top.I would really appreciate a plan/article on this project .

Good work!

By: Mel Free

Mel Free — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:05:31 +0000

Nice job – looks much better than similar ones you can buy in the store. Good furniture is either hard to find or so expensive our children feel they cannot afford it.