I had a very special client ask me to build a small shelf unit to hold his gaming equiptment. He requested that it be open in the front, and that it be made with “fancy” woods.
So I came up with this design and he approved of the drawing.
The frames are made of cherry, the outside panels are rippled maple veneer, and the inside panels and the shelves were done in a quilted big leaf maple veneer.
The finish is two coats water based amber shellac, then topcoated with 4 coats of water based lacquer.
It was a fun little project to build and my grandson really loves it !!
9 comments so far
Lee A. Jesberger
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#1 posted 1550 days ago
Hi Dave;
Well you certainly found some fancy woods.
This looks great!
Lee
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woodworm
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#2 posted 1550 days ago
Very nice looking shlelf.
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#3 posted 1550 days ago
Wow, this is really cool Dave. I love the Maple and Cherry contrast. Was the veneer tricky to work with?
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#4 posted 1550 days ago
Very nice looking, I’m guessing it is grandson who is the client?
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Bill Hall
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#5 posted 1550 days ago
I really like this. Great work!
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firecaster
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#6 posted 1550 days ago
That’s some beautiful wood.
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#7 posted 1550 days ago
Gorgeous piece, Dave.
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LocalMac
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#8 posted 1549 days ago
Very special client indeed! That rippled maple looks amazing. Well done.
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#9 posted 1549 days ago
That is one beautiful piece, Dave!!
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