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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
16 comments so far
Sawdustonmyshoulder
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posted 275 days ago
You want to talk about NICE!!!!!
Oh, yeah! Great job!
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firecaster
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That is a great looking job!
-- Father of two sons. Both Eagle Scouts.
brianinpa
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Yep, that is something to be proud of.
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WoodSpanker
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I want thos cabinets! :) Just beautiful.
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CharlieM1958
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posted 275 days ago
Great job!
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Craftsman on the lake
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That’s just not something you see every day. Beautiful. Just Beautiful!
-- The smell of wood, coffee in the cup, the wife let's me do my thing, the lake is peaceful. http://web.me.com/deceiver6/Deceiver/Craftsman_on_the_lake/Craftsman_on_the_lake.html
mtnwild
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posted 275 days ago
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.
-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.
griff
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Great job, the kitchen is a beauty.
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woodworm
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Really very very beautiful design and very fine craftsmanship.
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bkpine
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wow! that is very nice,
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JasonA
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posted 275 days ago
Amazing job, and beautiful wood! You dont see this type of work often if at all!
dougdeg
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posted 268 days ago
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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LJCab
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posted 266 days ago
Air dry is more stable, mort time to dry = less wood movement.
jeh412
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posted 266 days ago
Outstanding work, LJ! Really like the design on the first pic. The wood is absolutely beautiful!
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Dustin
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posted 257 days ago
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.
Beginningwoodworker
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Beautiful cabinets.
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