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Veneering #3: Bath Vanity

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Here’s a bathroom vanity we made for a client a number of years ago. I never got back there to get a shot when the wall was finished.

It’s made using Curly Maple Veneer over bendy board, and Rosewood.

The curves were formed in a vacuum bag over a form, and an air bladder.

The finish is conversion varnish.











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Lee

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posted 102 days ago

very top shelf as usual lee . the rosewood goes quite nice with the maple . very nice work

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posted 102 days ago

Very nice! The handles look great!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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posted 102 days ago

Nice piece. Why there is a vent in the bottom?

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posted 102 days ago

Looks great Lee. Do you know what flavor of rosewood.

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posted 102 days ago

HI Verne;

Thank you, I really like that combination too.

Lee

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posted 102 days ago

Thanks Gary

Lee

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posted 102 days ago

Hi Zipsss;

The vent is for heating in the room.

Thank you,

Lee

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posted 102 days ago

Hi Karson;

I think it was chocolate!

(Actually I believe it’s Santos)

Thanks;
Lee

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posted 102 days ago

How dooooo you do those things! WOW! What a great job!

Dave

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posted 102 days ago

Hi Lee,

This is a nice piece. It is well designed and well built. I have to agree that the wood combination works well. I have never had the opportunity to work with rosewood but it looks great.

Out of curiosity did you consider putting a drawer handle on the false front?

thanks for the post.

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posted 102 days ago

Hi Scott;

Thank you.

Rosewood is a gorgeous wood.

To answer you question, it never occurred to me about adding a handle there, but now you have me wondering.

I would like to add one in a photo program, just to see how it looks!

Thanks;

Lee

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posted 102 days ago

Excellent job as usual Lee. Conversion varnish is a new term to me, does it have particular qualities?.

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posted 102 days ago

Thank you Grumpy.

Conversion varnish, also known as pre cat, or CV is a very durable finish. It is what we use on most of our furniture. It is used commercially by kitchen cabinet manufacturers due to it’s tough qualities.

Here’s a blurb from Valspar which covers the benefits better than I can:

Conversion Varnish Systems
Superior durability and UV protection.

GLOBAL RESISTOVARâ„¢ Self-Seal Conversion Varnishes are super-premium post-catalyzed varnishes formulated to provide exceptional finish properties. With superior chemical, moisture, mar and scratch resistance, Global Resistovar will pass all KCMA coatings performance standards when applied properly. This post catalyzed varnish is ideal for tables, office furniture, cabinets and other interior wood surfaces that require superior moisture and chemical resistance. Global Resistovar Varnishes can be applied as a complete self-seal system or may be used with a companion sealer if additional sanding properties are desired. They are available in clear and white systems.

Here’s a forum link for more details

http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Conversion_varnish_basics.html

I hope this is helpful.

Lee

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posted 102 days ago

Must hide this from the wife.

Quite excellent batch of projects this Saturday, Lee. Once again you have broadened the demonstrable range of your genius and talents. Wow.

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posted 102 days ago

You were away ahead of the curve onthis one Lee.

It’s just that last couple of years that the industry has figured out that the cupboard space doesn’t have to be equal to the sink space.

I love the contrasting woods .Just enougt accent wood to really make and elelgant statement.
How big is your vacuum press?

Bob

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posted 101 days ago

Thanks for the info on the varnish Lee. I must try some.

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posted 101 days ago

Hi Douglas;

I found out where some pictures were hiding on my computer!

(they were listed under my pics) go figure!

Thank you Douglas for over estimating me.

Lee

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posted 101 days ago

Hi Bob;

Thank you;

We use a few different size bags, from 2’ x 2’ up to 5’ x 12’.

I love toys. (imagine how many shoes I would have if I was a girl!)

Lee

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posted 101 days ago

Hi Bob;

Thank you;

We use a few different size bags, from 2’ x 2’ up to 5’ x 12’.

I love toys. (imagine how many shoes I would have if I was a girl!)

Lee

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posted 101 days ago

No problem Grumpy.

It’s great stuff.

Lee

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posted 100 days ago

Lee-
That is just beautiful…again. How did you form the doors? Are they bent or coopered?

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posted 100 days ago

Hi Ron;

The doors are formed with bendy board in a vacuum bag.

I appreciate the compliment!

Lee

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