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RaeLynn's file cabinet

Project by Topapilot posted 588 days ago 646 views 7 times favorited 20 comments Add to Favorites Watch

Here’s the finished file cabinet I mentioned in my blog. It was designed to match the computer desk (complete, but no pictures yet; it’s covered in files…) I made at Christmas, and to hold a monster printer on top. The construction is red oak, red oak vaneer ply (from LSV, the local hardwood supplier, and really crap), and walnut. The legs have the “Blacker House” design I picked up from Darryl Pearts book, and the drawer handles are similar to handles I’ve seen elsewhere. The finish is one coat of 1/3 BLO, 1/3 Varnish, 1/3 MS; then multiple coats of wiping varnish made by thinning with mineral spirits.


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dustynewt

447 posts in 756 days


posted 588 days ago

Beautiful cabinet! The contrasting woods work really well together and the pulls are fantastic. I am a big fan of wooden “hardware”. I also like using the finish you used. Fine job.

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

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FlWoodRat

582 posts in 803 days


posted 588 days ago

Top-A, Beautifully done. I love the simple clean lines and natural finish. It’s seems a shame to cover that lovely top with a printer.

-- I love the smell of sawdust in the morning....

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Scott Bryan

20639 posts in 716 days


posted 588 days ago

This is a beautiful cabinet. The drawer pulls and walnut inlay adds visual interest to the piece.

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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Masterchief

70 posts in 621 days


posted 588 days ago

Superb craftsmanship, fine lines, and beautiful top. Well done. I too am a big fan of wooden hardware and praticing making mine for upcoming projects.

-- When you are at a point in life and you think there is nothing more to learn, then you must understand that you have learned nothing at all. Billy

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trifern

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posted 588 days ago

Not only functional but also beautiful. Great job.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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joey

289 posts in 798 days


posted 588 days ago

Very nice, almost a shame to cover the top up with a printer

-- Joey~~Sabina, Ohio http://sleepydogwoodworking.blogspot.com/

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Thos. Angle

4013 posts in 856 days


posted 588 days ago

Well done!

-- Thos. Angle

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wpreman

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posted 587 days ago

Beautifully done!

-- Bill, Florida

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Dick, & Barb Cain

7036 posts in 1193 days


posted 587 days ago

A beautiful cabinet, with fine craftsmanship.

I’m afraid to see what you can make with material that isn’t crap.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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ChicoWoodnut

895 posts in 709 days


posted 587 days ago

Those drawer pulls ar sweet. I am still contemplating the pulls for my project. Well done!

-- Scott - Chico California http://chicowoodnut.home.comcast.net

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CharlieM1958

7626 posts in 1112 days


posted 587 days ago

Gorgeous!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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Ad Marketing Guy - Bill

314 posts in 692 days


posted 587 days ago

GREAT looking table- practical yet elegant – nice job.

Curious to what you used for joinery on the top and also sides.

-- Bill - - Ad-Marketing Guy, Ramsey NJ

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GaryK

9521 posts in 882 days


posted 587 days ago

Fantastic looking cabinet! Great job.

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

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motthunter

2079 posts in 693 days


posted 587 days ago

looks great

-- making sawdust....

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Topapilot

123 posts in 734 days


posted 587 days ago

Bill,
The first part of the blog shows some of the construction: http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/Topapilot/blog/4178
I rabbited the legs to hold the panels. The top is a glue-up with a loose spline used for the breadboard ends.
Robb

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ChicoWoodnut

895 posts in 709 days


posted 585 days ago

So Robb,

how does she like it?

-- Scott - Chico California http://chicowoodnut.home.comcast.net

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Topapilot

123 posts in 734 days


posted 584 days ago

She loves it! Now I can see the desk, but can’t see the cabinet, and the draws are full. A successful project!
Robb

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ChicoWoodnut

895 posts in 709 days


posted 584 days ago

Congrats. Gotta be more satisfying than those expensive sparkly things.

-- Scott - Chico California http://chicowoodnut.home.comcast.net

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jeanmarc

1751 posts in 610 days


posted 483 days ago

This is a beautiful cabinet.Great job.

-- jeanmarc manosque france

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Beginningwoodworker

4154 posts in 567 days


posted 325 days ago

Nice flile cabinet.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

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