| Project by randal | posted 225 days ago | 608 views | 1 time favorited | 9 comments |  |
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A friend wanted something for storing his DVD collection (he has 2300 DVD movies!), so he asked me to make 3 media cabinets for them. They are made from cabinet grade 3/4” red oak plywood with solid red oak for the face frames and French doors. The shelves are fixed with dados cut in the side panels. I used 1/8” glass and hidden hinges for the doors. The backs are 1/2” oak plywood. They’re stained “special walnut” with two coats of sanding sealer and two coats of lacquer, sprayed. By my calculations, he can “only” get about 1700 of his DVD’s in them unless he doubles them up, so he may be coming after me for another couple of cabinets.
-- Randal, DeKalb, Illinois
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Fin
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posted 225 days ago
I’m not sure what is more incredible, the job you did on the cabinets or the fact your friend owns that many movies! You did a wonderful job.
-- Fin - Ottawa, IL
kine97/Theresa
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posted 225 days ago
Great looking cabinets…I like the long lines and glass in the doors.
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Les Hastings
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posted 225 days ago
Fantastic job Randal, great looking cabinets!
-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)
noknot
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posted 225 days ago
Nice work the scale is impressive who’s your friend Howard Hughs for god sakes does he ever leave his house?
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scarpenter002
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posted 225 days ago
2,300!!! And my wife complains about my collection. Very nice cabinets.
-- Scott in Texas
GaryK
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posted 225 days ago
Great looking cabinets.
That must be some friend!
They would have looked greater in mahogany. Sorry, I just love mahogany :-)
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
CharlieM1958
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posted 225 days ago
The are really wonderful!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Richforever
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posted 225 days ago
Gorgeous! I love the details – matching grain, rounded edges, bottom apron, etc.. Thanks for posting!
-- Rich, Seattle, WA
ND2ELK
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posted 220 days ago
Great looking cabinets. You did a beautiful job on them. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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