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Walnut galley kitchen
This walnut galley kitchen job was given to me by a wonderful woman who is one of those people that make's woodworking really worthwhile. We worked well together on a previous project. She was the final approval on a wall by wall interior woodwork designs I drew with for her daughter's home. Jay asked me, " after your done with my daughter's job, would you build a kitchen for me, I'm in no hurry"? "Of coarse I would." I looked forward to designing her something very special.
Jay's only real instruction was, " I would like this side to look like antique period furniture, and this side to look more like fine cabinetry. She had me pick the wood & the style.
My dad called me one morning and proclaimed, "The big Walnut nearest the bridge fell into the canal, come & fish it out." So I did, had it rough slabbed, dried it out in the shop for 6 months, and used part on Jay's kitchen. The tree was some South American Walnut with extreme fiddle back & depth of grain. You know the kind of grain that look's 3 " deep.
It is truly a pleasure to work with considerate & kindhearted clients. PS Jay's the only tip, on a bid job I have received in 35 years in the construction industry. How's that, a tip!!! May all you fellow woodworkers get clients like her!
LJCab

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You want to talk about NICE!!!!!

Oh, yeah! Great job!
 

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That is a great looking job!
 

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Yep, that is something to be proud of.
 

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I want thos cabinets! :) Just beautiful.
 

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That's just not something you see every day. Beautiful. Just Beautiful!
 

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Wow, from river to kitchen, how cool is that! Love the walnut. Super design on those fancy cabinets. Oh yea, well made too. Great post.
 

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Great job, the kitchen is a beauty.
 

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Really very very beautiful design and very fine craftsmanship.
 

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Amazing job, and beautiful wood! You dont see this type of work often if at all!
 

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Hi great looking job, Question did you just air dry the walnut or did you kiln dry it afterwards.
Is it stable enough with just air dring

Have a great day
 

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Air dry is more stable, mort time to dry = less wood movement.
 

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Outstanding work, LJ! Really like the design on the first pic. The wood is absolutely beautiful!
 

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I'm trying to start a cabinet shop and this is exactly what I want to be able to do. This is my favorite project on this site.
 

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Hey that is very nice looking cabinets. Your pics have answered my question about how I am going to fit my cabinets that sit down on my counter top. Looks good!

AKA…............Woodchic
 

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OMG… I love the way Walnut finishes, and you've really done the wood justice.
 

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I really like the cabinets. I really like the book matched ends. It shows that you took your time and your pride in craftsmanship shows.
 
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