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#1 ·
Still progressing

Hi Guys;

I've been keeping crazy hours . but I have been working on the cabinet. I figured I would post it when I got done.

I did keep daily updates and progress photos on my website.

If your tired of waiting go here:

http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com/Building_a_Small_Entertainment_Center.html

I am not under any duress, and no one is forcing me to say that!LOL

Lee
 
#5 ·
Several of us have decided we need to establish a web-cam digital conference session to be sure that you are being held under conditions compliant to the Geneva Convention and are free to communicate without duress.

Gonna be a bitchin' cabinet (like everything that has been Jesbergered), Lee.
 
#12 ·
Small? It's huge! It reminds me of the fine German craftsmanship I enjoyed while staying at Jumar's Castle near the Quad Cities. The entertainment center is absolutely breath-taking, Lee.

You also got me fired up about Websites again. I have to put something together for our Parkinson's support group, but I doubt it will be anywhere close to the professional look of your site.

You score 10s all the way across the board. Terrific job.
 
#26 ·
Believe it or not, it's STILL not done.

Hi Everyone;

I used to think I worked pretty quickly, but now I know better. I just can't seem to get any time in the shop lately. Seems that paperless paperwork and meetings is what I really do for a living.

Takes me half an hour just to remember where I left off.

Anyway, I posted some progress shots on my site.

And one day, I'll finish.(maybe)

http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com/Building_a_Small_Entertainment_Center.html

Lee
 
#31 ·
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'.... :)
 
#51 ·
A little side tracked, again...

Well, I was out playing on the entertainment cabinet today, doing pretty well at actually getting something done for a change, and then I started looking at the Ebony tops.

Kind of boring I think. So, I was thinking, how could I complicate this. I've already rebuilt the top 3 times, due to these brilliant ideas. LOL

I may never actually finish. Anyway, I was thinking some sort of design in them would give it a little extra kick, or maybe a different veneer.

I laid out a few different types of veneers, thinking changing from Ebony might be the answer, but I was afraid introducing another wood might be too much.

So I decided maybe some simple marquetry would kick it up a notch, to quote some guy that cooks a lot. A compass design came to mind, so I got out some plexiglass and made a small template. One problem with a new template is the fact it's clear, so if you lay it down, without making a mental note of it, finding it again can be a b*h. Ask me how I know. Ask me how many times I know. LOL

Then, with some Curly Maple and some Curly Anigre, I cut some 1" wide strips and joined them together. Using this new template, I cut some pieces to shape and laid them out on the Ebony tops.

I think they look pretty good. If I decide to use them, it means redoing the tops one more time.

Let me know what you all think of this idea. Keep in mind, these pieces are loosely laid out on the top, so don't be too critical of the joints, or even being perfectly centered.

Thanks;

Lee


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#52 ·
Since the rest of the entertainment cabinet is one color, I think this would add a nice accent to the unit. As long as the rest of the unit is not too busy to clash with this, it'll be beautiful and elegant. But then again, maybe you should just scrap it all and send it to my house so you can start over and do it the way you really want it to look like . . . }:)~ Only problem is my house isn't quite large enough. I'll need to build another floor and raise the roof and buy my neighbor's lot . . .

It's beautiful. Don't mind me, I'm just drooling. But, you could send your rejects over.

I like the boldness of the ribbon effect and the contrast of the star. I think it works with a solid background of the rest of the cabinetry.
 
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