I recently completed this chest/cabinet for my wife as an anniversary present. This was based off of a picture of a James Krenov cabinet that he built in the late 80’s. The upper cabinet and lower sides are made from Sapele. All of the upper section is made from the same board to maintain color and gran consistency. The front and back are book matched as well as the sides. The lower section was cut from 1 board allowing the gran to run continuously around the piece. The inner drawers are made from zebrawood, and all of the pulls are made from lacewood. The legs and remaining pieces are made from hard maple.
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Michael J
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#1 posted 982 days ago
Wow. Very nice work. I really like the way woods you chose and the consistent grain pattern.
-- Mike Minneapolis, MN
Triumph1
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#2 posted 982 days ago
That is stunning. The flow of the piece is amazing on its own but the consistent grain pattern adds even more. Beautiful job on this…I am sure the wife will be very pleased!
-- Jeff , Illinois Please...can I stay in the basement a little longer, please!
mafe
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#3 posted 982 days ago
Wauuu, really impressive craftmanship – your wife must be really happy.
Best thoughts,
MaFe
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SPalm
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#4 posted 982 days ago
Ok, that’s stunning. What a piece of work. Lots of stuff going on with this piece.
I love it.
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Steve
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Jonathan
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#5 posted 982 days ago
That’s a beauty!
I love the attention you paid and the thought you put into the layout of the grain, as well as the bookmatching. Certainly a detail that raises this piece up a notch.
Excellent work. I’ll be anxious to see what else you’ll be posting!
Welcome to LumberJocks.
-- Jonathan, Denver, CO "Constructive criticism is welcome and valued as it gives me new perspectives and helps me to advance as a woodworker."
dub560
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#6 posted 982 days ago
wonderful piece
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SCOTSMAN
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#7 posted 982 days ago
Really stunning in execution, and design. I like your work as I like krenovs designs also.Please take care of your self and keep up the great work.Alistair
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rivergirl
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#8 posted 982 days ago
WOW, wowwowowowowowoww!!!!!
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bubbared
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#9 posted 982 days ago
Astonishing, A true work of Art but I would start thinking now of what your going to do for your next Anniversary because its going to be tuff to top this beautiful piece. Thanks for sharing
-- Joe, Florida
Div
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#10 posted 982 days ago
Exquisite craftmanship and stunning choice of timbers. The Sapele looks rather dark in the photo. Did you stain it?
Welcome to LJ’s from my side.
-- Div @ the bottom end of Africa. "A woodworker's sharpest tool should be his mind."
Reepss
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#11 posted 982 days ago
The entire project is finished only with 4 coats of pure Tung oil. Thank you to all for the kind words.
MickeyGee
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#12 posted 982 days ago
Wow – this cabinet blew me away – a real piece of art.
Great wood choices – the attention to detail really paid off.
I’m looking forward to seeing more of your work! Welcome to LJ’s.
-- -- Mike
GabrielX
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#13 posted 982 days ago
I agree with MickeyGee. Great piece with a lot of contrast.
-- GX
RonPeters
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#14 posted 982 days ago
Reeps, you might make the acquaintance of http://lumberjocks.com/SST as he is also a Krenov fan!
If ‘sexy’ could be used to describe Krenov, I would say that piece is it!
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AustininKC
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#15 posted 982 days ago
Very nicely done, that attention to detail really stands out.
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