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Project by ND2ELK posted 45 days ago 621 views 0 times favorited 26 comments Add to Favorites Watch

I finally got my step daughters entertainment center done. The top, bottom, partitions and shelves are 3/4” birch plywood. The back is 1/4” birch plywood. The drawers are 1/2” plywood. The trim, shelf fronts and drawer covers are 4/4 Poplar. I decided to make the cabinet out of birch thinking it would look nice being stained walnut, cherry or medium oak. When I asked my step daughter what color she wanted her cabinet stained, she said BLUE!! I said Jess, if God wanted a blue tree he would have made one! It is not something I would want for myself but have to admit it looks pretty good. It is stained with 2 coats of sea blue metallic dye from Woodworkers Supply, 2 coats polyurethane and 2 coats of paste wax applied with 000 steel wool. The pictures do not do it justice but the grain really stands out. I am being told she wants some GREEN and PURPLE book cases now!

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa


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Sef

97 posts in 543 days


posted 45 days ago

But, God did make a blue tree. I think it’s called the blue mahoe, from Hawaii. We all know he made purple too, but I’m not so sure about green. :-) By the looks of it, your daughter knew what she was doing, asking for the blue. I can’t wait to see the rest of the rainbow.
Sef
http://chathampenworks.com/

-- I may not know a lot, but at least I know that I don't know.?.?. I think. http://chathampenworks.com/

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Rj

545 posts in 523 days


posted 45 days ago

Tom as they say the customer is always right !
I think you did a superb job and in the right setting I’m sure it will look great too.

-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,

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mikethetermite

60 posts in 158 days


posted 45 days ago

Blue or not it turned out great.

-- Mike The Termite ~~~~~ Working safely may get old, but so do those who practice it.

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woodworm

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posted 45 days ago

Great finish.

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

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kolwdwrkr

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posted 45 days ago

Nice work! Good to see you back at it. Hope all is well.

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

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a1Jim

16577 posts in 469 days


posted 45 days ago

Missed your post. very nice entertainment center blue or not.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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mthomp0725

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posted 45 days ago

Tom, You are truly a talented guy. Great job!

-- He who hesitates is lost...

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stefang

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posted 45 days ago

I think you should consult with your daughter on finishes more often. The finish is just right (in my opinion) for the piece. The design is fantastic and so is the build. Again, I love the blue finish.

-- Mike, American in Norway

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dlcarver

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posted 45 days ago

GREAT JOB ! TOM
DAVE

-- Dave Leitem,Butler,Pa.,http://dlcarver.etsy.com

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ND2ELK

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posted 45 days ago

Jess will be happy to know that everyone so far likes the color. OK you guys, you win. BLUE IS BEAUTIFUL!

Stefang: Thanks for your comments. The design is fairly plain but we were after functional and Lainie proof! Lainie is the 3 1/2 year old granddaughter that has no fear. If it can be climbed on, it will! If you can stand on or sit in the drawer, it will! The drawers have 1/2” drawer bottoms and 100lb full extention slides with extra screws added to hold the extra weight!

Thanks everyone for your comments!

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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Pdub

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posted 44 days ago

I agree, the color looks great. I like the bold look that was achieved using the 4/4 for all of the trim. I look forward to seeing the book cases next. Great job!

-- Paul, North Dakota, USAF Ret.

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GMman

1344 posts in 589 days


posted 44 days ago

Very good job Tom and I like the color something different, and remember kids will be kids but we still love them.

-- --<<<<<< I will not stop until I get it right. >>>>>>--

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shopmania

46 posts in 74 days


posted 44 days ago

Great job Tom! Looks great!

-- Tim, Myrtle Beach, DrTim@ONeillChiro.com- Guys DO like shopping, as long as it's for tools! :)

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Lee A. Jesberger

3710 posts in 871 days


posted 44 days ago

Hi Tom;

I have to agree, it looks good.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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Mike

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posted 44 days ago

Hi Tom,

I like the color ! Great Job!

: ) Mike

-- Mike, VT

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RexMcKinnon

652 posts in 87 days


posted 44 days ago

Nice, I would have had the same reaction as you if someone asked for something in blue. That said I think it looks great.

-- If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail!

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lew

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posted 44 days ago

Great design, Tom! As for the color- it wouldn’t be my choice but it does look great. Maybe she will decorate it with little Smurfs ;^)

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sedcokid

108 posts in 490 days


posted 44 days ago

Another Great Job!!

‘The SedcoKid’

-- Chuck Emery, Michigan, www.woodworkersedcokid.com

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jockmike2

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posted 44 days ago

Hi Tom, Looks great, nice design and I got to admit, I like the color.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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Loucarb

941 posts in 337 days


posted 44 days ago

Very nice design. I really like those deep draws. Well done.

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grizzman

523 posts in 195 days


posted 44 days ago

intresting

-- The Grizzone

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DAN

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posted 44 days ago

very well done … great work

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

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mtnwild

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posted 43 days ago

Very cool, you really know how to use that shop. Great job….....................

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

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Ben

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posted 41 days ago

Tom,

You are a master craftsman. I believe you have found your calling. I love your work.

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Beginningwoodworker

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posted 39 days ago

Nice work, Tom.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

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Roz

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posted 35 days ago

Fantastic job, I like the color. It is a huge improvement over the usual black that this type of unit is done in. Your daughter has an eye for style. You know, if you leave a log too long on the ground, sometimes you do get a blue streak in it. That table it is sitting on isn’t bad either.

-- Terry Roswell, L.A. (Lower Alabama) "Life is what happens to you when you are making other plans."

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