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So far I’ve finished the bottom section of this entertainment center. It’s african mahogany. I like the ribbon grain of this wood and decided to keep the doors simple so that the grain would be the focus. The top is scribed to fit the walls. I’m learning more about finishes and am getting more comfortable/confident with staining and top coats. It’s semi-glass poly over a Minwax stain. Of course, the prep is a huge factor. I appreciated the use of my Jet/Performax 16-32 drum sander on the doors. Really sped up the sanding process.
-- Jim, www.greenteawoodworking.com
8 comments so far
scarpenter002
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posted 22 days ago
Beautiful job Jim. I can not wait to see the upper portion too.
-- Scott in Texas
Indiana_Parrothead
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posted 22 days ago
That is a great start Jim.The mahogany looks great.
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Scott Bryan
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posted 22 days ago
Jim, this is going to be a wonderful addition when you get it all finished. The lower section looks good and I think you were on target with the door panels. You could have made them more elaborate but this way the focus is on the wood and not the door. And the finish looks good as well.
Even though it was necessary I would have had a hard time drilling a hole in the top after all the work that went into it. When I get to that stage I tend to drag the construction out until I have to force myself to cut into it.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
woodworm
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posted 22 days ago
Very nice work! Nice finish.
-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.
getneds
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posted 22 days ago
it always hurts to drill into something so nice. Love the grain patterns. Nice modern looking unit. Anxious for the top to arrive…..get chopping. literally
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huff
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posted 22 days ago
Jim, looks great. What do you have planned for the top section? This will be an awesome piece when you get done. Keep us posted.
-- John @ Myrtle Beach
LesB
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posted 22 days ago
Quality work and and the grain pattern flows with the floor pattern.
-- Les B, Oregon
a1Jim
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posted 22 days ago
Looks great Jim well done
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon