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Re: Cabinet Maker's Toolbox
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 4:55 pm
by phil
looking great Mick ! nice job on the lock !
Phil
Re: Cabinet Maker's Toolbox
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 11:05 pm
by Gothichome
Mick, I think I would be tempted to put in the best parlour with all the other well made furniture. With the lip up of course.
Re: Cabinet Maker's Toolbox
Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2017 3:26 pm
by Al F. Furnituremaker
One of the nicest I've seen.
Re: Cabinet Maker's Toolbox
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 7:23 pm
by 1918ColonialRevival
Mick_VT wrote:I hope one day I can find a matching Linus Yale Jr #520 lock to truly finish this off properly...
Keep an eye out for 1870s-era chests and trunks at flea markets and estate sales. If you're going to find another lock like the original, you'll probably have to get it off another piece of the same era.