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This unit has been used for awhile by 2 of my boys in their bedroom. The doors cannot currently close, because my son bought a television slightly larger than the unit will hold. It was designed for the TV to sit on the top and a stereo system to fit inside. All the components fit nicely when it was used as it was designed. It was my first attempt at raised panel doors on the bottom of the unit. It was made with walnut given to me by a woodworking friend. I would have liked to remove the XBox 360 unit for the photo, but my youngest son was in the middle of a “live” game on the internet, so I was unable to remove it from the top of the unit. It’s the only project I’ve made with walnut. Considering my lack of experience, I was pleased to finish this so it could be used.
-- Tom, Michigan ~ Working with a renewable resource called wood
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CharlieM1958
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#1 posted 1588 days ago
Great job! Are the sides solid wood?
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
GaryK
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#2 posted 1588 days ago
Very Nice!
-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX
Chris
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#3 posted 1588 days ago
Well Done Alphie!
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rikkor
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#4 posted 1588 days ago
That is a fine entertainment center. The raised panels look like they came out very well.
Dadoo
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#5 posted 1588 days ago
For someone who quotes that they have a lack of experience, and produces something this well, you’ll really excell in the woodworking world! Keep it up!
-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!
MsDebbieP
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#6 posted 1588 days ago
gorgeous
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Alphie
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#7 posted 1588 days ago
The sides are solid walnut on this project. The positive comments are greatly appreciated! My lack of experience shows up in my pile of scrap wood that didn’t make the cut.
-- Tom, Michigan ~ Working with a renewable resource called wood
Timber_Cruiser
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#8 posted 1588 days ago
I think the raised panel doors look amazing. i have been wanting to give them a try, but haven’t bought a bit in order to take the plunge. Welcome to Lumberjocks.
-- Don't delay, do it today! If God is your Copilot, switch seats.
TreeBones
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#9 posted 1588 days ago
Top notch work. This must be English Walnut, nice light color.
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Grumpy
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#10 posted 1587 days ago
Great job Alphie. Welcome to LJ’s.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
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#11 posted 1586 days ago
The raised panels came out great Alphie as did the Oak cabinet you posted. Experience or not, the work speaks for itself and it looks to me like you’re a pretty talented woodworker.
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mrtrim
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#12 posted 1585 days ago
very nice work alphie
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