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Shot Glass Display

Project by dustynewt posted 620 days ago 530 views 0 times favorited 10 comments Add to Favorites Watch

I was consigned to do this piece for some friends of mine. The main case is oak and the trim and miter keys are zebrawood. I liked the flatsawn figure of the zebrawood and used the natural warp of the board to my advantage, splaying the two bookmatched stiles upwards and outwards. The shelve’s trim are quartersawn from the same piece.

The finish is linseed oil, then three thinned coats of polyurethane, then Trewax

The unit measures approximately 18×32x4”. It is hung with a french cleat.

9/3/9 Update: Finally received a photo of this display “in situ”.

-- Please visit me at http://dustynewt.com


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Scott Bryan

20754 posts in 720 days


posted 620 days ago

Hi Dusty,

This is a nice piece and your finish looks good. The zebrawood adds a nice detail to the oak as do the miter keys. Using a french cleat sure beats drilling though the front of the case (and hoping you don’t miss the stud). The case looks like it hangs pretty tight was well.

Thanks for the post.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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Russel

2063 posts in 837 days


posted 620 days ago

Very nice. I like the zebra wood, it add just enough accent.

-- Working at Woodworking http://www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

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oicurn2it2

95 posts in 736 days


posted 620 days ago

very nice ,bookmatched cathedrals add a nice touch and the zebrawood (gotta love it )
really like the suttle details in the joinery …

-- "when you think youre going to slow, slow down just a little bit more" .... Pop's

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teenagewoodworker

2482 posts in 666 days


posted 620 days ago

nice job. your friend will definitely like it.

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Douglas Bordner

3427 posts in 961 days


posted 620 days ago

Nice job using that natural feature, Scott.
Make sure and embed a shot of the shelving with the collection installed if you are able. It would be fun to see.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

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BarryW

872 posts in 804 days


posted 620 days ago

excellent…I like the ‘ears’ on the front of it…and the assemblage…it’s unique and challenging and definitely not something one would find in a store…

-- /\/\/\ BarryW /\/\/\ Stay so busy you don't have time to die.

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GaryK

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posted 620 days ago

I like the zebra wood trim. Great project.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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rikkor

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posted 619 days ago

Stunning wood. This is a very nice project.

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jcees

553 posts in 697 days


posted 619 days ago

Lovely execution, mon ami. Sensitive use of materials. Your buds should be proud. Good job.

always,
J.C.

-- "Imagination is more important than knowledge" -- Albert Einstein

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dustynewt

450 posts in 760 days


posted 618 days ago

Thanks for all the positive comments, fellow Lumberjocks. My friends put it up and already have it filled. So, as Doug requested here is an updated photo.
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