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Greetings fellow wood lovers,

It's been a while since i posted a project. I just recently opened my exhibit and used this piece as the cover for my posters and invite. You may see the photos of the opening night on my face book like page: https://www.facebook.com/benjireyes

The doors are doweled through and through slats of manggachapui ( very pale wood). I placed spacers between them before sculpting them. The handles and frame are part of one piece of balayong blank and are hand carved to form a fluid continuing line up to the drawer bottoms. The two drawer faces are carved from balayong. The cabinet's top is also balayong with molave breadboards pegged in place with kamagong (Ebony) square pegs. The legs are a shaped from kamagong. Drawer sides, bottoms, shelvings and backing are all crafted from Ipil.

Nice to be back guys.. I hope you like the first project I'm posting from my show.

Best regards to all,

Benji

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WOW!!! That is Absolutely Beautiful!!! That is a very clever way to carve out the doors!
 

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WowZa…! That is really magnificent Benji…!
Your sculpting is always impressive and inspiring.
 

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well as usual this is fantastic on so many level, wow, i am really inspired here, you did an incredible job, so much work, but to me it was well worth the price, just so much to say on this, i just want to look at it …thanks so much for the fabulous piece…its been awhile since something like this has come along…more then fantastic
 

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as always, i am speechless… so pretty…
 

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I wanna be you when I grow up!! Just amazing (as always)...sexy, beautiful work!
 

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Your stuff is out of this world Benji !
If I ever attain half your talent, I'll be happy.
You are a true craftsman Benji!
This piece is like all your others, excellent !
 

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Another very awesome build. What true talent.
 

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Beautiful Benji. Great design
 

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Damn! You're gooooooood!
 

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WOW!

That is SO SUPER COOL!

Great work!

Thank you!
 

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You are one with the wood my friend this is so beautiful my good man!!!!!! Had to take a sec. peek and the two top draws are spot on off the chart wonderful…Blkcherry
 

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You've done it again Benji ,FANTASTIC design and great build.
 

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Wow, how long did this take you? For me I am thinking forever would not be long enough for me to do the same. lol :)
 

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WoW seems to be an understatement. That is sharp.
 

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Any time I feel a little lethargic, I look at your incredible and truly amazing talent, and it picks me up. To say that you inspire me is simply an understatement. For me the knowledge that a living soul can produce the stunning pieces that you create gives me hope. Measured hope, of course, and measured because I am also a living soul, but unfortunately I don't have your vision, creativity and skills. Nevertheless, your work makes me a dreamer. Thanks Benji. Now I have to make something that's pretty cool. It won't be great, but know this: you were the spark that ignited the fire…....All the best to you my friend.
 

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A fabulous piece. and good photography, too!
 

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WOW!!! Awesome work!!!
 
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