The Pieces parts are all done. The unit has been pre assembled to make sure everything works.
Start with the Sketch Up Drawing
Base
Center Cabinet
Attach the 2 end cabinets, and counter top
Put in the top panel
Set the crown on top
Hang the doors, 
Next step is to take the unit apart, give it a quick once over with 220 by hand looking for any marks that may have been made during pre assembly.
Lay it out and start the staining and finishing.
I will be using Sherwin Williams wiping stain that was custom matched for color. I spray the stain and wipe as I go doing all the pcs, next I set the air pressure a little higher and lower the volume and give everything a light fog coat going around all the pcs spraying where necessary to make all the pcs consistent in color.
Next, 2 thin coats of pre-cat lacquer, sand lightly with 220, 1 more coat of reg mixed pre-cat, hit with scotch pad, 1 more coat, check for desired affect, possibly 1 final coat depending on how the last coat looks.
I will be spraying the Pre-Cat Lacquer from a pressure pot, using a Binks 2001 spray gun.
7 comments so far
PurpLev
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posted 125 days ago
beautiful piece. looking forward to the finished result.
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jlsmith5963
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posted 125 days ago
Nice project and post. What’s the material for the grill panels and are you going to be able color match the grills to the wood as the model indicates?
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ahock
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posted 125 days ago
I really like the look of this, if you don’t mind I might incorporate some of these in a built in for my own house…
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Scott Bryan
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posted 125 days ago
This looks really good. I am going to enjoy seeing the finished project.
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ND2ELK
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posted 125 days ago
Beautiful looking unit! Can’t wait to see the finished piece. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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bentlyj
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posted 125 days ago
Thank You everyone,
jlsmith, the client (really the stereo guy)wants to use black speaker cloth. I suggested an antique brass mesh grill (one that I have used before and looks great) with the cloth on the back for the 3 bottom doors and just cloth for the 2 sides but the stereo guy was afraid the mesh would rattle.
ahock, please do. It’s all about sharing ideas and techniques.
a1Jim
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posted 125 days ago
Super design and build. I like wiping stain also.
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