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Corner Walnut Curio/China Cabinet

Project by Ben posted 181 days ago 510 views 0 times favorited 8 comments Add to Favorites Watch

I have been woodworking for about 18 months and this is my first extensive woodworking project. I have built a few tables, bookcases and some adirondack chairs in the past.

The walnut for the project was given to me by my dad. He had it stored in a shed for the last 25 years. It was pretty rough looking and dirty when I got it but it planed up nicely.

This was a gift for my wife. I had a small brass plate engraved with a little saying and the date. I mounted the plate on the base.

I will admit to using a few pocket screws and more than a handful of biscuits on the project.

I cut the crown molding on my tablesaw and used mortise and tenon joinery for the doors.

My wife really loves it and filled it with keepsakes within the first hour I had it in the house.


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a1Jim

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posted 181 days ago

very nice corner cabinet great job and beautiful wood

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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Ben

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posted 181 days ago

Thanks Jim. I have much to learn but appreciate the encouragement. Have a good weekend.

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Dick, & Barb Cain

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posted 181 days ago

Very nice, great craftsmanship for a first.

Barb would also have this filled in no time.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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douginaz

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posted 181 days ago

Hey toolman , Great looking project, I must say I am partial to walnut, did you build it from plans or something you drew up? Please, I’m not being critical, but if it were me, I think I would have used glass shelves and only because you can put lights in the top and have them cast interesting shadows. Looks like you are well on your way to becoming a master craftsman. Well done !
Later,
Doug in AZ.

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patron

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posted 181 days ago

great work !
and so little time .
you are well on your way ,
keep us posted .

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

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ND2ELK

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posted 180 days ago

Great looking corner cabinet. You did a beautiful job on this piece. I can see why your wife would have been pleased with her gift. I always enjoyed building corner cabinets if you care to look. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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Ben

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posted 179 days ago

Thanks for all of the the comments.

Doug, I did use plans to build it. I toyed with the idea of using glass shelves and lights but the wood was free so I stuck to the plans. I do agree that glass shelves are probably a better choice for a curio cabinet.

ND2ELK I really liked your corner cabinets. The gun cabinet was especially nice.

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TomK

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posted 179 days ago

Beautiful project, Toolman.

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