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I built two of these for a specific location, but they were designed so that they could also be used as bedside cabinets. They have a secret compartment under the top. It is unlatched by turning the piece of wood on the back with my brand on it. It was a fun project and I enjoy finding a way to install secret compartments
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jayman7
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posted 297 days ago
Nice work! I like the finish on it. Could you go into a little more detail on how you finished it?
Scott Bryan
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posted 297 days ago
Nice job, Michael. This is a gorgeous piece. The hidden compartment is a good idea and leaving the knot in adds some character to the piece. The inlay adds visual interest to the top as well.
Well done.
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Michael Brailsford
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posted 297 days ago
The finish was a satin wipe on poly with a little linseed oil added. Don’t ask me the ratios. I winged it till I got it where I wanted it and made enough to do both units.
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CharlieM1958
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posted 297 days ago
Very nice looking cabinets, Michael. I agree that the finish is great.
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Thos. Angle
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posted 297 days ago
Well done and very interesting
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Grumpy
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posted 297 days ago
Great effort Michael. I like the design, very modern. Great inlay work.
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BarryW
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posted 297 days ago
nice secret compartment…and some pretty wood to boot…
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TonyWard
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posted 296 days ago
Michael
There is a lot to like about the design of this hidden / secret compartment.
The design is I suspect just one of many in your library, a design which has evolved over time! Well done.
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scottb
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posted 296 days ago
beautiful, brilliant, and so simple…. Also bet the sliding top is also functional in the open position as well.
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TopamaxSurvivor
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posted 286 days ago
I really like this idea. Thanks for posting it.
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