Armoire for daughter

After doing such a great job I wouldn’t want to let it out of my sight until I delivered it personally.

WOW. great work. I’am with Jeff, I would not let it out of my sight.
AZMac

Don,

We agree, too, that this is a masterpiece and we wouldn’t trust anyone else to deliver it!

Thanks for posting.

L/W

-- Jesus is the ONLY reason for ANY season.

beautiful case work Don, I know your daughter will be proud this.

-- "everything is beautiful, but not everyone sees it" ~confucius-551-449 b.c.~

Don,

That is one BEAUTIFUL piece of work. GREAT job! Love the design, color, fit and finish. Your daughter is going to love it.

I’m with everyone else – I wouldn’t want to let it out of my sight until it was in your daughters place. Besides, I wouldn’t want to miss your daughter’s reaction upon seeing it – that will be priceless!

-- Glen - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

That is a really, really nice piece Don. That’s a very long delivery, but I agree with the others that you should take it yourself. You wouldn’t be able to sleep at night if you shipped it. Plus I’m sure a little visit with your daughter would be nice.

Don that is one fantastic piece, WOW what a finish, what an incredible piece of furniture. I agree don,t let it out of your sight.

-- We are all one decision away from stupid.

I’m with everyone else, deliver it yourself. Besides I am sure you would like a little warm weather.

-- Stanley, North Georgia

Beautiful craftmanship Don. Your daughter is a lucky girl to have a dad like you. 150 bd ft of Cherry $$$$. The curved top is awesome looking as well as the whole piece. Congrats, tks for sharing. I’m also with the others about delivery and keeping an eye on it. The look on her face is worth the trip :-)

-- Paul, Plantagenet, Ontario

Looks great,Can you elaborate on the finish?What color did you tint the shellac.What brand and color of gelstain?

I’m with Stanley, sounds like a great reason to go to Arizona.

-- Jon in Canada. Favorite coffee mug reads: "I never repeat gossip...so listen carefully"

47DRVR – Here’s the final concoction I used to finish this after 15 test panels to get “just the right color” she wanted and after a lot of people in this forum gave me great advice.
First coat is Bullseye dewaxed shellac cut 50% with alcohol. Second coat is same cut shellac with 3cc TransTint Dark Mission Brown and 1 1/2cc Bright Red in 8oz of cut shellac. I know that mixes metric measure with English, but that’s what I had to measure with. Third and 4th coats were General Finish Georgian Cherry Gel Stain wiped on. Then 3 coats of General Finish Arm-R-Seal Oil & Urethane Topcoat Gloss, LIGHTLY sanded between coats with 350 grit. Then 3 more coats with a foam brush LIGHTLY sanded with 600 grit between coats. After I deliver it I think I’ll put a coat of Renesance Wax on to eliminate fingerprints. That stuff is great for a gloss finish. I hope that helped.

-- Don, Saginaw Mi

Thanks.I will be starting a large library and bar in my family room and that is the exact tone I was going for.

Beautiful Armiore.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker