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This was a commission for a client in Chicago. I was going for a kind of deco look. There’s a slight bowfront to the birdseye drawer fronts. The bottom drawer set is actually one drawer with a slot down the middle so it looks like the others. The handles are wenge. The carcase and top are all solid sapele.
At the time, I was making my own veneers- a very labor intensive job. Doing it yourself, you can make the veneers a little thicker so there’s less problem with sanding through, but overall, it’s a lot of work. I think it’s better to use commercial veneers and a press. The choices are infinitely greater. See more at alancarterstudio.com.
-- Alan Carter, www.alancarterstudio.com
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Scott Bryan
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posted 591 days ago
Alan,
This is a very unique buffet. The sapele and maple make a good combination and the wenge adds some visual interest to the piece as well.
Again, I would be interested in the finish you used on this one.
Thanks for the post. I really appreciate the opportunity to look at works like this.
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Alan
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I did this project a few years ago and, if I remember correctly, I used a home brew poly/oil blend. Since then I’ve used spray lacquer (didn’t really like it) and currently I’m using General Finishes Arm-R-Seal wipe on finish. Very time consuming, buts makes a nice hard finish that’s fairly easy to buff out. I use auto polish as a final buffing compound.
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WoodRx
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Really beautiful… love the “artsy” look… plus the figure of the wood is marvelous!
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motthunter
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posted 591 days ago
fantastic looking
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macpiper
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that is gorgeous!
dennis mitchell
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Beautiful design. I’ve always like the Art Deco style. The wood choice really brings it class.
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trifern
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posted 530 days ago
Beautiful buffet.
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mcoyfrog
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Every piece i see of yours is just stunning..
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