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This is the result of a collection growing beyond the bounds of available shelf space.
The case is cherry. It has plate glass shelves, mirrors on the back and beveled glass on the top.
I installed a small lamp inside for lighting.
The shelves are supported by cushioned supports.
The dimensions were dictated by available floor space, but I think that the proportions are good.
-- Jerry, Wichita KS
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15 comments so far
Robb
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posted 219 days ago
That’s a great cabinet, Jerry! Cherry is just great wood to work with, isn’t it?
-- Robb
trifern
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posted 219 days ago
Beautiful and practical. Nice job.
-- Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit.
Scott Bryan
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Jerry,
You can’t go wrong with cherry. It is my favorite wood with which to work. Your display case looks really good. What kind of finish did you put on it?
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
GaryK
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posted 219 days ago
Nice looking case! My mother would have liked something like that.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
CharlieM1958
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Beautiful case, Jerry. The beveled glass on top is a really nice touch.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
teenagewoodworker
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nice. I’ve always like Cherry and that piece looks like it has an aged look to it which i love.
Sawdustmaker
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The case is beautiful; it has to give a great sense of pride and accomplishment when you look at it.
-- Brian, Virginia Beach
Mario
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Very nice and it looks like it has been pressed into service in a big way. great job.
-- Hope Never fails
woodentiger
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nice case i realy like it! my wife would to.
-- Terry,SARTEL,MN
Paul D
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posted 219 days ago
Very nice case. From the looks of it you might need to build a second one to contain the overflow :)
-- Paul D, Atlanta GA
motthunter
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posted 219 days ago
the glass top fits the piece well. great work
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ND2ELK
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Hi Jerry
Beautiful Cabinet ! I have always liked cherry over Walnut. Being an antique person I really like your bell collection.
Tom
-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa
jerry118
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The cherry has been artificially aged using a potasium dichromate solution. I use a recipe I found in Fine Woodworking magazine issue 140. A 1% solution swabbed on the surface and allowed to dry. The potasium dichromate is a very strong oxidizer and also a poison so it must be handled carefully. After it dries I wash it down with a damp cloth before any other finish is added.
-- Jerry, Wichita KS
rikkor
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posted 218 days ago
Very nice indeed! The craftsmanship looks excellent.
-- Maplewood, MN
Mark A. DeCou
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Great work Jerry. Us Kansans have to stick together.
Mark
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