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We did a pair of his and hers bathroom vanities with a beautiful veneer. Called Cinnamon Laurel Burl, it is a great looking wood. We got it from Certainly Woods, out of New York.
The designs came from Tommi at K Gallery Art and Design. Her work is a joy to build, due to the great looking designs she comes up with.
The sheet goods are Mahogany furniture grade plywood, the solid wood is Mahogany, and they work well with the veneer color.
They are reverse images of each other, and sit at opposite sides of the room , with a whirlpool tub between them.
The construction technique is pretty straight forward. The only difference is the need for secondary sides to allow for the scrolls.
The bun feet make it look more like furniture than bathroom vanities.
The finish, conversion varnish, was done by my partner, Bruce Driscoll, as always. His training as a professional finisher comes in pretty handy. Actually, thinking back, I believe he built them as well, long with my stepson, Evan.
Lee
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32 comments so far
MsDebbieP
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posted 423 days ago
stunning
(picturing my bathroom)..
yah.. this would really make a bathroom look like million$$
Beautiful
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Max
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posted 423 days ago
Very very nice, the grain on these really stands out…. Great craftsmanship…
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Dadoo
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You guys really produce some beautiful work, Lee. I really appreciate how open you are with the details and suggestions too. You’re kinda like that “big brother”, which is exactly what an amatuer woodchipper like myself needs. Now I gotta go redesign my bathroom!
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Roger Strautman
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posted 423 days ago
Did you do anything different with the finish due to the bathroom humidy? Thanks for sharing!
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CharlieM1958
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posted 423 days ago
Fantastic, Lee. What kind of top/bowl did the customer put on thiese?
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Napaman
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posted 423 days ago
very nice…
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 423 days ago
Hey Debbie;
Thanks.
You should see the rest of the bathroom!!!
Lee
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 423 days ago
Thank You Max.
Anyone doubting there’s a God, should look at this wood!
This is the veneer that Leer Jets wanted to buy from us for their jet interiors!!
Lee
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 423 days ago
Hello Dadoo;
Two things;
1. If your anything like me, you’ll have plenty of time to sit there and think about the design. LOL
2. Like a big brother, without the getting beat up part. (at least that’s what I remember most about my big brother).
Thanks,
Lee
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Lee A. Jesberger
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Hi Roger;
No, that was the purpose of the conversion varnish. It with stands all kinds of difficult conditions.
Lee
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rentman
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posted 423 days ago
very nice,what is the finish,i love the red look of the mahogany
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 423 days ago
Hi Charlie,
As this is the designer with the stone carver husband, they are hand carved stone with a recessed bowl.
I’ll have to dig out and post the rest of the bathroom. Tommi did the french plaster, and her husband did hand carved limestone columns at the tub.
Lee
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 423 days ago
Thanks Matt.
Lee
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mot
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posted 423 days ago
Another wonderful project Lee! Thanks for sharing!
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 423 days ago
Hi Phil;
Bruce has a “recipe book” that matches the color samples we have. He mixes his own stains and dyes, and won’t tell me how, for job security reasons.
I told you the guy is smart! LOL
Lee
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 423 days ago
Hi Tom,
Thank You, as you can see, our clients spoil us!
I sure hope they don’t find out were just making this stuff up!
Lee
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mot
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posted 423 days ago
It is just awesome work, Lee. I’ve really enjoyed all of the projects and posts you are making at LJ!
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Lee A. Jesberger
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Thank you very much Tom,
Frankly I’m enjoying the people here, so you’ll probably find it hard to believe I’m the shy quiet type!
Lee
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Don
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posted 423 days ago
And you say two, mirror matched units with a whirlpool tub in between them? WOW – I like their restraint!
Lee, another awesome piece. You say ”Anyone doubting there’s a God…” Well, I’m sure you don’t doubt – with a client like this you must think you’ve died and gone to heaven.
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oscorner
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posted 423 days ago
Spectacular! Love the way the veneer pops out and accents the drawers and cabinet doors. Tell, Bruce Driscoll and Evan that they did an excellent job.
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 423 days ago
Don;
Some of these client’s turn into the devil halfway thru the job!
Just more proof there’s a God!
Thanks;
Lee
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 423 days ago
Hi Os;
Many of our projects end up being completed by them. And I agree. They do good work.
Thanks ;
Lee
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David
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posted 422 days ago
Lee -
Absolutely beautiful! I so much enjoy your project postings, blog entries and the great deatail you share with your fellow LumberJocks. I have really enjoyed the very open and sahring way in which you share your expertise – by the way, excellent website!
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dennis mitchell
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posted 422 days ago
What no melamine! You really spoil your clients Lee.
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Lee A. Jesberger
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Well again, Thank you David.
Thank you for visiting my site.
Lee
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 422 days ago
Dennis;
Naw, It throughs off the budget too much. LOL
Lee
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Ellen
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Lee, I really appreciate all your feedback. I am in awe of many of your projects! The table with the stainless leg portions is amazing! You are truly a craftsman and your work is outstanding.
Ellen
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 407 days ago
Hi Ellen;
Thank you very much for your kind words!
We spend a great deal of time on the portions part of a project, and I appreciate your noticing.
Usually it goes unnoticed, unless it’s wrong. Then a blind man on a galloping horse can see it. (hope that’s politically correct)
Lee
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PanamaJack
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posted 406 days ago
Dang, you’re good Lee! Beautiful work.
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 406 days ago
Hi Panama Jack;
Thank you, but the work on this was done by employees.
Gotta give credit where credit is due.
Lee
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Karson
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posted 406 days ago
Lee another beautiful project from a master craftsman. I guess that’s what you call your stepson and partner. Right?
LOL
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 406 days ago
Hi Karson;
That’s true!
Lee
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