My first piece of furniture

Welcome aboard!! Fantastic cabinet. What is the wood?

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Thanks Topamaxsurvivor,
All redoak, as I said, it is kind of old, about 12 years ago. I am trying to gather up all my old pictures off my old computer, once I have them all organized I will post a few more old ones, then start posting some new ones.

-- Don S.E. OK

do you mean thats your first piece you,ve posted on this site, or the first piece you ever built? Either way feel free to give yourself a big pat on the back, thats awesome, first thing I ever made was a slingshot from a stick and y front elastic!

-- if the hand is not working it is not a pure hand

kiwi1969,
Thanks, both, well kind of both. As I said, I had done kitchen cabinets and things like that for my remodeling business. But other than all the different measurements to fit different kitchens, those I could build in my sleep. This was the first piece I ever built as “Custom” furniture, to fit a particular spot and to hold particular things.

And while my skills are FAR from many on here, I hope to show my progression from this, my first piece, through today. Within the next month I am going to start on a new commissioned piece for a law firm…... a 20 ft. table and chairs made out of mahogany. My computer skills are sadly lacking, but I am hoping to make a video/picture log, and I am thinking of doing my first “blog” to show the progress.

-- Don S.E. OK

You did very well for a first…nice work.

-- Steffen

Hey Don
Wow I don’t know what you call plane but this ain’t it. In comparison my first piece was fire wood. Good job and welcome to LJs

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

You got a wooden thumb…that’s for sure!! That is one fine looking cabinet. It’s not just a cabinet,...its a piece of sculpture! I thought it was cherry.
So, what are you building now?

-- Paul, Bristol,Rhode Island

Thanks guys,
Harley, right now I am just getting caught up on some “Honey do’s” lol and do so jig making in the shop for my next piece. I am still in the planning stage for my 20ft table and chairs for the law firm. I am really looking forward to starting on it. They just gave me the dimensions for how big they wanted it and how many people it will sit, and told me to just use my imagination. I plan on doing lots of carving and inlays with it. I will post pictures once I actually start.

-- Don S.E. OK

Very nice work. would never know it was first, I’m still tryin the whole furniture thing. Know that you started the “Honey Do List” will never end. Great job keep it going.

-- Marty Ohio

Very nice! Please show us more.

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

Definetely not plain.
I love the way you filled up that corner with it. Nice first job.

-- If you always do what you always did, then you will always get what you always got!

This is beautiful craftsmanship , it fits the space perfectly . The scale looks just right and even though I’m not much of an Oak fan , this piece I would purchase ….or at least try to copy : )

ps ….can you send the Mrs. over my way to decorate , please ?

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I told you well over a year ago to take this woodwork stuff serously mate, you showed me this piece and i told you it was awesome.
I am glad these seasoned and skilled users agree!

-- Believe in the power of one - Evan Tanner

Thanks Dusty56,

Paul, you old hound dog…what are you up to ??? great to hear from you after al this time !!!!

-- Don S.E. OK

I am painting a lot on canvass mate at the min, really enjoying it!
Maybe one day we can exchange some craftmanship over a cold one?..

-- Believe in the power of one - Evan Tanner

Fine piece of furniture Don, first one or not. Welcome to LJ. hope you enjoy it!

-- Mike, American in Norway

My frist ended up a 60lb chew toy for the pups it was a coffee table and turned out great and then THEY started on it and chewed the corners off of it …....Oh well

-- MonkeyBoy1 Lex Ky

You should see my first piece. I think it’s in a prehistoric musem somewhere. The image of it is carved in stone
in an undisclosed cave.

Seriously, I think your project is awesome!

-- Kent Shepherd * The goal is-----More Tools!

Monkeyboy1, man that had to suck…I had one of those Chewing dogs …thankfully he grew out of it.

Kent,....lol…I hear some of those stone carvings bring a pretty good price !!

-- Don S.E. OK