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This is a 2 mt buffet I have just finished for a client. It is made from three timber types, Jarrah, Ipil and ebony handles. The front is hand carved and took about two weeks to complete. Lots of sanding in this one. The finish is lacquer semi gloss. If anyone is making this size cabinet, I used a adjustable slider under the center of the unit. This is to prevent sagging and hence binding of doors and drawers.
-- George Coles, Antipolo, Philippines
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xylosapiens
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#1 posted 597 days ago
Very nice piece! What about a very slight curve at the bottom, like on the sides? I feel a very slight curved line under the doors would add to plasticity (just a positive feedback).
-- Alejandro Moreno alias xylosapiens, CANARY ISLANDS
Ken90712
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#2 posted 597 days ago
Well done, I have never seen anyone do this to a cabinet. Great job, I really like it.
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
wrench
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#3 posted 596 days ago
Very cool
-- J Wrench Syracuse New York
Dennis Zongker
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#4 posted 596 days ago
Very Cool, I really Like it. Great job!
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Todd23
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#5 posted 596 days ago
George, your work is inspiring.
-- Todd http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid6255915
jetnum
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#6 posted 596 days ago
This looks really sharp! Very nice!
-- “Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
EandS
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#7 posted 596 days ago
Beautiful carving. The finish acheived is wonderful as well. I am sure the customer was very happy with there piece. I love it when one turns out like this.
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Joshuah
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#8 posted 596 days ago
Very nice, the carving is very beautiful and fluid. Forgive me for my ignorance, but is the front carved from Jarrah or Ipil. I havent had the opportunity to work with either wood.
-- -Joshuah
SASmith
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#9 posted 596 days ago
Fantastic work on the carving. I can only imagine all the hours spent sanding.
-- Scott Smith, Southern Illinois
747DRVR
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#10 posted 596 days ago
Beautiful
doncutlip
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#11 posted 596 days ago
Truly artistic, thanks for sharing
-- Don, Royersford, PA
George Coles
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#12 posted 596 days ago
Thanks for all the positive feed back. To xylosapiens, I did want to put a feature on the bottom to imitate the sand flowing which would have further complemented the look but the boards that I had for the front were just enough to make the front with 15 mm for off cuts. Thanks for the suggestion though.
Joshuah, The front of the cabinet is the Jarrah and the inside shelves and back are Ipil. The two woods are similar in colour but Jarrah has more feature.
-- George Coles, Antipolo, Philippines
Jonathan
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#13 posted 595 days ago
This is a stunning piece. The flowing lines of the carving really add that extra something here. I also like the ebony handles.
Do you have any other pictures from other angles, or of the inside of the piece?
-- Jonathan, Denver, CO "Constructive criticism is welcome and valued as it gives me new perspectives and helps me to advance as a woodworker."
Mark A. DeCou
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#14 posted 498 days ago
stunning work.
-- Mark DeCou - American Contemporary Craft Artisan - www.decoustudio.com
DocSavage45
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#15 posted 480 days ago
Wish I made it :)
-- Cau Haus Designs, Thomas J. Tieffenbacher
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