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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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Robb
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#1 posted 1932 days ago
That’s a great cabinet, Jerry! Cherry is just great wood to work with, isn’t it?
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trifern
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#2 posted 1932 days ago
Beautiful and practical. Nice job.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
Scott Bryan
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#3 posted 1932 days ago
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?
-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine
GaryK
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#4 posted 1932 days ago
Nice looking case! My mother would have liked something like that.
-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX
CharlieM1958
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#5 posted 1932 days ago
Beautiful case, Jerry. The beveled glass on top is a really nice touch.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
teenagewoodworker
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#6 posted 1932 days ago
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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#7 posted 1932 days ago
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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#8 posted 1932 days ago
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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#9 posted 1932 days ago
nice case i realy like it! my wife would to.
-- Terry,SARTEL,MN
Paul D
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#10 posted 1932 days ago
Very nice case. From the looks of it you might need to build a second one to contain the overflow :)
-- Paul D - Lawrenceville, Georgia
motthunter
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#11 posted 1932 days ago
the glass top fits the piece well. great work
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ND2ELK
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#12 posted 1932 days ago
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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#13 posted 1931 days ago
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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#14 posted 1931 days ago
Very nice indeed! The craftsmanship looks excellent.
Mark A. DeCou
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#15 posted 1926 days ago
Great work Jerry. Us Kansans have to stick together.
Mark
-- Mark DeCou - American Contemporary Craft Artisan - www.decoustudio.com
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