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The brief

If you're from America you probably don't known what are junior certificate is. It is when we are in 3rd year of secondary school (14 and 15 year olds) and we have big exams in every subject, you also have a leaving cert in 6th year which basically decides which college you go to. But anyway it is my junior cert year we have been giving our brief for woodwork (a list of 3 possible projects to build for your junior cert. The 3 choices were a sign to welcome someone to a community that has to be elegant in design which I have to say in a bit of a crap choice, a cook book stand that has to have handcrafted joinery and must be able to be wall mounted as well or a wall mounted bedroom storage cabinet made out of solid wood but the dimensions cannot exceed 500mm (50cm). I went for the cabinet I have already started the sketches and thinking of designs, it would be a great help if you could send me a link or PDF you'd suggest. Thanks a bunch.

P.s I have started building an acoustic guitar so if you're wondering why I haven't been on lumberjocks it's because of that but I will try and post pics soon. Also the website has been going ok, generation wood works was a great help I still need to get around to putting my project on his sites, still have made any sales but I hope it will pick up. :)
 
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Nearly there

I am nearly finished the woodworking brief. I have already done the analysis, research, ideas and solutition and working drawing I will be posting pictures of my drawing soon . I have decided to build a cabinet with a beveled top and bottom which are bigger than the sides, I am joining the sides by using hand cut finger joints it will have two beveled doors and a big drawer at the bottom that looks like two drawers it will be joined by through dovetails, inside it will have 4 small drawers joined using half blind dovetails and 2 shelves and it is going well. I will be posting pictures of the drawing soon :) I will be using oak and mahogany to build it.
 
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Junior Cert Woodwork Project 3

Hi lumberjocks!!!!! Its been a while, i hope everyone had a great christmas! im sorry i havent posted anything but ive been very busy with my boxing, winning the louth championships, and with school but im glad to be back.

So as i said i would here are my sketchup drawings of my project so you can have an idea of what i want it to look like :)

Rectangle Sleeve Grey Font Pattern


Building Rectangle Triangle Slope Tints and shades


and heres my start to the project i have all the hand cut finger joints cut and i think its looking good!
Wood Rectangle Wood stain Gas Hardwood
 

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Junior Cert Woodwork Project 3

Hi lumberjocks!!!!! Its been a while, i hope everyone had a great christmas! im sorry i havent posted anything but ive been very busy with my boxing, winning the louth championships, and with school but im glad to be back.

So as i said i would here are my sketchup drawings of my project so you can have an idea of what i want it to look like :)

Rectangle Sleeve Grey Font Pattern


Building Rectangle Triangle Slope Tints and shades


and heres my start to the project i have all the hand cut finger joints cut and i think its looking good!
Wood Rectangle Wood stain Gas Hardwood
im sorry theyre sideways dont know why it does that sometimes
 

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#9 ·
its moving right along

recently i have been going at a great pace i have the whole frame assembled and the big drawer done, all i need is the doors the other drawers and then im done :) ohhh… and some sanding :(

heres some photos

Bookcase Cabinetry Furniture Shelf Table


Amber Rectangle Wood Artifact Tints and shades


Brown Amber Wood Wood stain Hardwood
 

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#10 ·
its moving right along

recently i have been going at a great pace i have the whole frame assembled and the big drawer done, all i need is the doors the other drawers and then im done :) ohhh… and some sanding :(

heres some photos

Bookcase Cabinetry Furniture Shelf Table


Amber Rectangle Wood Artifact Tints and shades


Brown Amber Wood Wood stain Hardwood
Looks great Adam. What will it be used for?
 

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First drawer (no photos)

Because everything is in the classroom now it is more difficult to gather photos i will try and get some for yous. Just to give yous an update i have finished 2 out of 3 drawers (the big one and one of the smalls) i have to say half blind dovetails arent easy but the end product is pretty spectacular i also have the plywood back on the cabinet now, only one more drawer and the two doors and then its finishing time :)
 
#16 ·
Finished

Well here it is my finished junior cert project, i have to say although it isnt perfect for my first cabinet im extremely happy with it, i love the boiled linseed oil and beeswax finish on the cabinet, there is only one annoying thing because this cabinet has to be examined for my junior cert i dont get it back until the results are out which is in september, but when i do get it back i will be posting a video. heres some pics tho:

Wood Flooring Wood stain Varnish Hardwood


Cabinetry Shelf Wood Drawer Table


Wood Rectangle Wood stain Hardwood Plank


Wood Hardwood Wood stain Rectangle Plank


Wood Audio equipment Loudspeaker Chair Wood stain
 

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#17 ·
Finished

Well here it is my finished junior cert project, i have to say although it isnt perfect for my first cabinet im extremely happy with it, i love the boiled linseed oil and beeswax finish on the cabinet, there is only one annoying thing because this cabinet has to be examined for my junior cert i dont get it back until the results are out which is in september, but when i do get it back i will be posting a video. heres some pics tho:

Wood Flooring Wood stain Varnish Hardwood


Cabinetry Shelf Wood Drawer Table


Wood Rectangle Wood stain Hardwood Plank


Wood Hardwood Wood stain Rectangle Plank


Wood Audio equipment Loudspeaker Chair Wood stain
Congratulations on getting your school project finished Adam. Excellent work and a wonderful cabinet. The finish looks very nice too.
 

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