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This cabinet was the final project for my Into to Woodworking class at Red Rocks Community College. I needed a decent place to keep my banjo, and this is the design that resulted. The primary wood is Sassafras with Walnut accent pieces, and African Mahogany ply in the side panels. The top is a coopered panel, which was tricky, but a lot of fun to build. I hope you all like it.
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8 comments so far
a1Jim
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posted 181 days ago
That’s one cool cabinet. I really like the round top good Job.
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
Skarp
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posted 181 days ago
Nice home for your banjo. My guitar is now jealous. Coopering can be pretty tricky for sure, though it’s worse when you are trying for a complete circle! Do you have some type of humidity control in the cabinet? Not sure how finicky banjos are when it comes to that. Guitars are a bear, but they have solid wood tops. Anyhow, very cool.
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RedBeard
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posted 181 days ago
No humidity control, as the cabinet is not air-tight. It stays pretty dry out here in Colorado, and I haven’t noticed any issues. I am considering adding a top-light, but I haven’t found the right fixture. Thank you for the comments.
-- Measure once, cut twice
lew
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posted 181 days ago
Nice!!
Sure beats sitting in the corner like mine- but I can’t play it so I guess it doesn’t matter.
Splinterman
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posted 181 days ago
Love the book match grain…........nice job.
-- I will just keep doing it till I get it right.
jockmike2
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posted 180 days ago
All I see is a clock ticking in that beautiful box. That is so cool. Coopered huh? That’s something I want to learn, maybe you could do a video for us here on LJs. Amazing work.
-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com
ND2ELK
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posted 180 days ago
Nice looking cabinet. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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TungOilTim
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posted 111 days ago
That is an absolutely stunning case, I really like this piece. I’m learning to play the banjo, and that is one nice case. Not to mention a nice banjo!
-- Tim, Plant City FL