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This project was done for a client who provided the dimensions, request for walnut and wanted to unit to be construcked in pieces which could all be free standing. It consists of 4 units; the two book cases, the lower center unit for audio/video equipment, and the upper center unit for the plasma TV and base speaker.
I used the Festool Domino for joining many of the parts. Rabbit joints were also used. The finish is 3 to 4 coats of Waterlox, sanded between coats with 800 wet and dry and then waxed for a final finish.
-- gbear, Carmichael, CA
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Karson
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posted 527 days ago
Very nice nice entertainment center. The walnut figure is also great.
Looks like it meet the customers requirements PLUS.
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mot
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posted 527 days ago
That’s a really nice piece!
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Max
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I really like the way the walnut figure pops out on this piece. Very nice configuration. Love the look of Walnut.
-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
woodspar
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Today I started working some walnut, and it is my first time working with this species. I can appreciate the hard work that went into your project. Thanks for posting.
-- John
jockmike2
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I love walnut, that is gorgeous. /Something I wish I could make. Great job. You know some people don’t like sap wood in the walnut and dye it and everything they can to hide it. Actually, I think it gives the wood character. I like it. jockmike
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cajunpen
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Very nice project. I like the wood and craftsmanship. Very lucky customer.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
Napaman
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beautiful! I have heard that walnut is hard to work with…this looks great…
-- Matt, Napa, CA...119 days to sanity...
MsDebbieP
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gorgeous!! Client must be thrilled
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Dadoo
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posted 527 days ago
Walnut is such beautiful wood. Very nice job…hope ya made a zillion bucks for it!
-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!
Mario
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posted 527 days ago
Thank you for posting this. I was thinking of building a large project using walnut but was concerned about it being too intense colorwise. This has changed my mind. Thanks.
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oscorner
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Beautiful! Nice design.
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TreeBones
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I can’t help but to drool over your project. Walnut is without question my favorite wood to work with and to look at.
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CharlieM1958
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posted 526 days ago
Great piece! I’d have to take out a second mortgage to buy that much walnut here in south Louisiana.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
TomFran
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posted 526 days ago
Very beautiful project.
And how did the “Festool Domino” work? Did you pay for it with the money you made on this job ;^D
I’d love to have one!
-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28
Todd A. Clippinger
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posted 508 days ago
Great Work!
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