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Cherry Armoire

Project by milehigh posted 192 days ago 494 views 0 times favorited 14 comments Add to Favorites Watch

Built a matching armoire and dresser from a a woodsmith plan. Had one heck of a time with staining the armoire. The sides were from 3/4 ply that was highly figured,but light colored cherry. The rails and door stiles were from a very red colored cherry board. And the door panels were 1/4 ply offcuts that i had got from a cabinet shop and had a green cast to it. Ended up with 3 different stains to blend.

Paul


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jcees

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posted 192 days ago

Very well done. Good matching the stains too.

always,
J.C.

-- "Imagination is more important than knowledge" -- Albert Einstein

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degoose

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posted 192 days ago

That is superb work..matching a stain is almost impossible in my book so all credit to you.
Well done.

-- Drink once, cut twice. New website up.... lazylarrywoodworks.com.au

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brianinpa

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posted 192 days ago

I really like the look and color of the cherry. Very nice lines.

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

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a1Jim

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posted 192 days ago

They look great stain and all. Are those cup hinges ?

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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Les Hastings

948 posts in 651 days


posted 192 days ago

Fantastic job, great workmanship!

-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)

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Richforever

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posted 192 days ago

Congratulations! Everything matches. Great workmanship.

-- Rich, Seattle, WA

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gizmodyne

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posted 192 days ago

Very nice. I like the sideboard especially.

-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne

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ND2ELK

6065 posts in 652 days


posted 192 days ago

Nice looking pieces. You did a beautiful job on them. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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Dennis Zongker

1005 posts in 470 days


posted 192 days ago

Very Nice Looking Furniture! Thanks for posting.

-- Dennis Zongker

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woodchic

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posted 192 days ago

Hey…........you did a great job!

Robin Renee’

AKA…...........woodchic

-- Robin Renee'

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Scott Bryan

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posted 192 days ago

Paul, these are beautiful pieces. I really enjoy the color and warmth that cherry gives to a piece of furniture. Nice job on blending the wood colors as well.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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milehigh

47 posts in 218 days


posted 192 days ago

Thanks for all the positive comments guys. Yes they are cup hinges Jim. I used one color of gelstain for the hardwood,added some darker gel stain for the 3/4 ply, and borrowed some artist colors from the neighbor to blend in the 1/4 ply panels.

Paul

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skeeter

78 posts in 219 days


posted 192 days ago

is that a shellac washcoat and gel stain glaze? that is what i’ve done with great success.

-- My philosophy: Somewhere between Norm and Roy

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milehigh

47 posts in 218 days


posted 192 days ago

Good catch Skeeter. It sure softens the splotching when you take that approach.

Paul

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