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Very nice indeed. The cabinets go very well with the lighter flooring which looks to be oak. Great craftsmanship.

-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT

Hi Max.

Thanks for the kind words.

Actually the flooring is bamboo.

Lee

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Wow, fantastic work. Why the blue background in the arches? What goes in the acthes?

-- Bob A in NJ

Hi Bob,

Thanks for the kind words. The blue is the wall color, and was chosen due to the artwork being placed in the room.

The arch got a painting and loveseat.

Lee

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Once again great work Lee. Veneering opens up such great possibilities with regards wood and grain selection, I was sold on it after watching all the great projects David Marks used it for and seeing your stuff just confirms how great of a skill it is to have in your woodworking arsenal. It’s easy, cheap to get into, and produces such amazing looking results what’s not to love :)

-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso

Hey Damian,

Again thank you.

By george, I think you’ve got it. All the reasons to take up veneering, that is.

It truly is addictive!

Lee

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Superb work once again, Lee.

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.hilsbiblechurch.org/

Hey Don,

Thanks once again.

Lee

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What a beautiful room. I could so easily fill it all up with books! Nice work, Lee.

-- BarbS, Wenatchee WA

Those two species seem to go well together. You work is unsurpassed!

-- Jesus is Lord!

Really like the flat panels and your work is very nice.

-- rickandcarol58@gmail.com

Lee: I do something like you but I use 5 MM plywood as the substrate and when you put on the two sheets of veneer, you get 1/4” ply so it fits within the normal router bit set.

Great looking cabinets.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Hi BarbS,

Yes I could see spending some very relaxing time in this room, with a good book.

Thans,

Lee

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Hi Os,

I’ll agree only to the fact that the two woods work well together.

As too your compliment, still a long way to go, but thanks.

Lee

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Hi Richard,

Thank you. I like your posted project as well!

Lee

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Hi Karson,

That’s a great idea. What kind of plywood are you using?

Lee

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I just pick it up at big orange or big blue. Probably exterior Lauan.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Karson,

Thanks for the response. No problem with warping?

Lee

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Nope. I haven’t done any large panels probably 3 – 4 sq ft.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Very nice work Dan, that room will be beautiful. jockmike

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

Thanks Karson

Lee

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Thanks Mike;

Still wondering about that name profisher50

Lee

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My boat is a profisher Sylvan and I was born in 1950, just easy for me to remember. mike Oh, and I really love fishing.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

Finally, I got the answer.

I have a 290 Luhrs Tournement. Like you it’s another passion.

Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to afford using it lately.

But one day…

Lee

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I usually fish Lake Michigan for salmon and steelhead, but have’nt been out much due to breaking my back and my tailbone twice. It’s hard to sit for long. But I still manage some time on the water. My boats only 18ft, with a 75 hp motor, outboard and a six hp kicker, for trolling. We (my wife and I) do pretty good on the big lake. Last year we did great, probably caught 150lbs of salmon, Never been in a tournament. mike

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

Mike,

Sounds like fun, except the part about the injuries. How did you do that, if you don’t mind my asking?

Lee

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Watch out, if you want to start talking fishing I tend to get carried away. This is some beautiful cabinet work Lee. It jumps out as a first rate project.

-- Ron, Twain Harte, Ca. Portable on site Sawmill Service http://westcoastlands.net/Sawmill.html http://westcoastlands.net/SawBucks2/phpBB3 http://www.portablesawmill.biz/concrete/

amazing…just amazing…

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

Originally I fell on the ice at work and broke my tailbone and crushed T-12. Then due to medications I’‘ve passed out and fallen a few times, thats when I broke my tailbone again, I fell again breaking a rib and puncturing a lung, it has not been a good last few years. Thats why I like this site so much. Theres been a few other less serious injuries. But you catch the jist of things. jockmike

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

Hi Ron;

Thanks for the kind words.

I was just on your website. Thats quite a set up you have.

Are you ever tempted to do some prospecting? I know I would be, as I’ve been looking for that pot of gold all my life!

Lee

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Thanks Matt.

I’ll be the first to admit, we’ve been blessed with the opportunities to build some beautiful stuff.

Lee

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Mike,

It sure doesn’t sound like fun either. I’m cringing just thinking about it.

I hope things are improving for you now.

Lee

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Beautiful work Mike … call me crazy … but it looks at though the artwork is already in the room! ; )

-- Lip's Dysfuncational Firewood Farm, South Bend, IN

Hi Lip,

Thank You,

Lee

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thanks lee. mik3

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

Roll the dice came up with this – Beautiful work!!

May have to try some veneering sometime. Not quite as big as a library at first anyway. something small like box.

-- Joel Tille

Joel;

I really like that feature here, (meaning roll the dice).

Thank you for the kind words.

Small boxes are great for veneer work. (hear that Don)

Lee

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Lee, this is incredible. Your works is on a completely different level! Just awesome!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

Thanks Tom,

Did you get a haircut or something? LOL

Lee

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Hello Lee

You did a great job. I am planning on making a flat panel wall in the entryway of my house. Is it necessary for me to veneer both side of the plywood for stability.

Scott

-- Scott, Kentucky ----- "Let us so live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry" Mark Twain

Hi Scott;

If the panels are secured to the wall, (panel adhesive would be my choice), then the answer would be no it’s not necessary.

Make sure you post pictures for us!

Thanks;

Lee

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Lee,

Exceptional work and beautiful materials!

-- Mark, Webster New York, Visit my website at http://thecraftsmanspath.com

Hi Mark;

Thank you for the kind words.

I visited your site, and you have done a nice job of it. Your table is very nicely done!

Lee

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Lee that is just special.
I would love to have it but for the bill at the end.

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

Bob;

You and me both! My wife always asks me when I’m going to build something for us, but we can’t afford it!

Oh well what are you gonna do?

Thank you for the nice comment.

Lee

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Lee, I was just revisiting this post. I’m currently laboring over what I’m going to do in our home theatre. I just wanted to look at this for a bit of inspiration. Again, great work!

Tom

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

I’m not laboring at the moment but for some reason I never commented on this project. Well, I probably don’t need to as you already know what I think of it. It is exceptional.

-- Thos. Angle

Hello Toms;

Thanks guys! Always nice to hear. One of my favorite projects for sure!

Lee

Hey guys,

Thanks for reminding me about this project!

I just went to look at the pictures I posted for this project.

It just so happens I went to measure a project yesterday, and I’ll be able to use alot of the detail here.

In fact I think I’ll mosey out to the shop and get started on it this morning!

Lee

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ill dredge this one up again just because its so exceptional ! ive always been a solid wood type guy , but i think your about to change my mind . lol time for the old dog to learn some new tricks and start taking an interest in veneer . ive only used it on a few jobs . it looks like you use it a lot and are quite good at it so i may pick your brain a bit in the near future . thanks verne

Hi Verne;

Better hurry, my brains have been picked dry!

No, I love to play with veneers, and will be more than happy share whatever I know.

There’s a lot of information about it on my website.

I gotta warn you, it’s a contagious hobby. The finest woods go to the veneer factory, so the availability of really incredible woods become available at a price that’s hard to beat.(compared to solid wood).

And the designs that are possible with veneer, just can’t be done with solid woods.

Happy Easter;

Lee

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Very nice work! Somehow I missed this one. Glad to see it show up again!

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

thanks lee ill check out the web site .
by the way your new avatar .. you been workin out or find some pill that i need a bunch of ?? lol
happy easter to you and yours !

Thanks Dennis.

Lee

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Good Verne,

No, no pill or anything. The other picture was taken about four minutes after waking up. I needed to supply a clearer photo for an article.

In this picture I’m awake, just confused! LOL

Lee

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hello superbe job

-- jeanmarc manosque france

Jeanmarc;

Thank you much!

Welcome to lumberjocks.

Lee

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Wow. I need to break out my thesaurus to find words to fit this one.

-- Michael A. Brailsford

Lee, this is nice! If I can ever make it to this level of craftmanship, I’d be stunned… lol.

Great job on this!

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

Hi Steve;

I’d be stunned if you don’t!

Thank you;

Lee

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beautiful work Lee…...........top notch

-- I want to know Gods thoughts....rest are details "A. Einstein"

Absolutely first class your workmanship makes me ashamed to show my humble efforts anyway I have a question you said you veneered the both sides ,I understand the principles of this could you not use a cheaper veneer or something else on the reverse to cut down costs?Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

Hi Woodn88;

Thank you for the kind words.

Lee

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Hi Scotsman;

I wouldn’t be ashamed of anything you did. As long as you know you gave it your best, it’s worthy of being proud of.

Beyond that, it’s only a matter of time.

Great question. We usually do use a cheaper veneer on the insides of doors, and the undersides of tables etc.

Of course we do use a veneer that is similar in properties and color.

Thank you;

Lee

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OMG that is fantastic, the design, finish, fit everything. I really love the mix of wood too! I may have a big job (for me) large entertainment center to make & would be similar. I would have to design it from finish back to start so am challenged a bit. But hey, we learn from every job so I have faith in my skill. Was thinking about selling my older Delta shaper as I have a router table but looking at your work I may just keep & invest in knives. Thanks for posting, such brilliant work!

-- $tudie

Hi Studie;

Thank you. From what I’ve seen of your work, I doubt you will have any problem. I don’t make the crown moldings since it’s cheaper for me to buy them, but I sure would be sorry to see my shaper go. I have a couple router tables, but rarely use them anymore.

Lee

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Hey Lee
I know this post has been around for a while but it’s such a great job I just wanted to say fantastic work well done.
It’s good to see a pro at work.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Hi Jim;

Thank you very much. It’s good to hear that from another pro.

Lee

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