Small Entertainment Cabinet #3: Believe it or not, it's STILL not done.

All those curves would do my head in, you are indeed a brave and talented man to take on that one! I will enjoy seeing the end result, just take all the time you need.

-- if the hand is not working it is not a pure hand

looks like your doin fine to me , must be about time to get a little “draw ” on the job ! lol

Hi Kiwi;

Thank you. I’ll REALLY enjoy seeing the end of this one also.

Lee

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Hey Verne;

That’s what I was thinking, but noooo! LOL

Lee

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that is one beautiful piece …. in theory … since it doesnt seem to end…. I might steal those curved doors idea someday, they give such a nice large opening to the interior.

I also think we need to discuss our definition of ‘small’.... :)

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

Remarkable Lee.

Love the doors. I would have thought the open part at the top of the doors would straighten out some and not give you a nice fit without leaving some of the form at the top. Your insight and craftmanship is incredable to me. I’m looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Rusty

-- Rusty

Hi PurpLev;

Thank you. It has the potential, if I could only finish it!

Well small compared to the “norm”, like the one in the first picture.

The curved doors idea isn’t mine, so “steal” away!

Lee

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Hi Rusty;

Thank you for your comments.

The doors behave themselves.

This is the same technique we used in this other project, but much smaller:

http://lumberjocks.com/projects/1904

http://lumberjocks.com/projects/1846

I’m looking forward to the finished product also.

Lee

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Lee I want to Thank you so much for posting this . This is question I’ve wanted to ask you for awhile now!

Great Job Thanks again

-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,

Lee, I join others in thanking you. The things you post are such an inspiration to me.
I think as woodworkers we all fear, yet are intrigued by building something with curves, maybe its a phase or a step in the woodworking journey. If it is, then I for one am glad to have Lee showing us the way.
My only regret is I wished I lived closer, where I could spend a couple of weeks in your shop.
BTW- have you ever thought about starting a school ???

Thanks for posting

-- MISSION FURNITURE-My mission is to build furniture

Hi Lee:
I am following this project with eery installment. You do great designs and the execution is excellent.
I wish I was closer to you to come in and sweep floors at your shop! ;-)

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

Hi RJ;

It’s my pleasure for sure. Thank you for the nice comments.

Lee

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Hi Dave;

Very kind of you to say. I would certainly welcome company, but then you would see all my screw ups.

Curves are just straight lines with a bend in them. It’s making things square that scares me!

I’ve never thought about starting a school, but I have considered finishing school a couple times.

Thanks again;

Lee

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Hi Bob;

That would be great. It would give me the chance to pick your brains.

Thank you;

Lee

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You are nothing short of inspiring Lee. I am constantly impressed with the level of detail and craftsmanship in your work.

-- When my wife ask's what I have to show for my wood working hobby, I just show her the splinters.

Thank you Chardt;

That’s very kind of you.

Lee

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Looks great Lee, looking forward to the completion

-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none

Hi Mike;

Me too my friend, me too.

Lee

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Looking good!

You are quite the master of bendy board and veneer. I can’t wait to see the finished item.

-- - Please help keep Lumberjocks an enjoyable escape by refusing to participate in political discussions. Simply spit out the bait and ignore the thread...

Hey Barry;

Stop by and we can build you a new plane!

Thanks;

Lee

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Lee, I just looked at the project for the first time. Thanks for the post and the website. I have used the bendy board for several projects and it works great. But I have never tried a door from it. I may just have to try that myself. Great looking ET center. Can’t wait to see the final results.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

Hi Cainetmaster,

Thank you for checking out my site.

Bendy board works great for doors.

Lee

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Lee, I love the choice of wood veneer even if its as you say ” like working with the devil”. I just go’s to show how much you love your wife to let her pick that satinwood. I noticed you kerf cut the bendy board on the base, was that because it was 3/4” thick. I’ve never used it and thought it would just bend to the radius. I can’t wait to see more, thanks for posting it.

-- Paul Sayre Creativity is a drug I cannot live without. Cecil B. DeMille (1881 - 1959)

“Stop by and we can build you a new plane!”

That’s actually on my to do list! Airplanes are actually easier to build than really nice furniture, a.k.a. the stuff you do…

Back when I was building giant scale r/c’s I used lots of 1/32” and 1/64” mahogany ply, which was then fiber glassed with epoxy resin into airplane skins. At one point, I built a guy an 11’ racing hydroplane using the same materials. I would LOVE to put an experimental aircraft together! I just wish I had the time.

Building an airplane would be a step down in complexity for you, just a big project.

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Hi Tinnman;

Thank you for the kind words. The 3/4” stuff comes like that, meaning pre-kerfed.

For the life of me I can’t remember the name of it. I’m pretty much brain dead at the moment. I just came in from playing in the shop, (11:30), and I’ve been out there all day.

It’s probably somewhere on my website, so I should check there.

If I think of it, I’ll p.m. you with the name of it. Neat Flex comes to mind, but I’m not sure.

Lee

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Hi Barry;

I was only half kidding!

There’s a lot of materials that lend themselves to a project like that.

But, like you said, time…

Lee

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