Media Cabinet for my Hubby

INCREDIBLE !!! Thanks for sharing this beauty with us

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

This is a nice cabinet. You did a good job on the construction and the finish. Nice hardware too.

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.

Wood Gal.. Nice work.. Does Hubby know how lucky he is to have you? Oh and Happy Mother’s Day….

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

Happy Mothers day Wood Gal. I hope hubby returned this incredible gift in kind. It is a wonderful piece of furniture. What did you use on the finish, I like the color.

-- Kip Northern Illinois ( If you don't know where your goin any road will take you there) George Harrison

Nice job WOOD GAL ….oh yes ….that is a beautifu Arts and Crafts Style Media Center…..Very nice …

So since you do the woodworking …does the hubby do the dishes ??? OH my there I go being unpolitically correct …

great job …I aspire to be as good as you …Yes Happy Moms Day

-- Mike in Bonney Lake " If you are real real real good your whole life, You 'll be buried in a curly maple coffin when you die."

Arts and Crafts is my mainstream. Beautiful design and craftsmanship.

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WOW! Incredible job! Would you mind sharing the finishing instructions?

-- I love woodworking. Except sanding, gluing, cutting long stock, finishing, detail work, sawdust, the cost and loss of time. :)

Woodgal, this is a bautiful piece! I too would like to know what your finish technique was. Thanks for posting it.

-- Martin, Kansas

You did a fine job on this, from the design, which is true to the Craftsman style, to the craftsmanship, which is very well done. Thanks for the post.

-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com

This is a nice cabinet.a good job

-- jeanmarc manosque france

Very very nice. I really like that. Would you please post a little more on the finish and hardware?

-- Stevethepeeve -- I'm no rocket surgeon

That is a gorgeous piece of furniture. Thanks for sharing.

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

WoodGal,

Beautiful. I went to you website and was most impressed.

Would you share wood type, finish, drawer construction, etc?

-- Sola Gratia, John

That is one nice clean elegant design and great execution!

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

love the hardware. perfect for the project.

Lucky Guy, A stunning job. Very nicely done, the finish is perfect and everything looks great. Well done.

-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA

I like it, and I’m a Mission-style fan. Finish looks flawless.

-- http://newmissionworkshop.com

Ah a woodworker after my own heart. Your craftsmanship is wonderful, and the design is very clean.
Maybe you can enlighten us on what finishing techniques you used??

Thanks for posting

-- MISSION FURNITURE-My mission is to build furniture

Absolutely Stunning! – You did a wonderful job!, The workmanship is to be admired. Any chance you will post the Sketchup plans for this?

Thanks~
Schroeder

-- The Gnarly Wood Shoppe

Would you share/sell your plans and your finish technique to me? Really a outstanding project well done.
Larry, Pittsburg Kansas
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Beautiful solid looking cabinet. Nice finish. Well done!

-- Bob

Wow, This is beautiful! You’ve got some talent! What kind of wood is it? This piece is just so timeless. I love it. (Great hardware choices too.)

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That is beautiful and thoughtful.

-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.

Well thanks all for your kind comments!

Many of you asked about the finish that’s on the cabinet. As many of us woodworkers have done, I’ve tried just about every finish out there. My most favorite for many years now has been General Finishes Satin Arm-R-Seal. I’ve never been the kind to look for a fast and furious finish mainly because I build one piece at a time and really look for the old fashioned hand rubbed look and feel. Until about a year ago, I would apply the Arm-R-Seal with a foam brush but then discovered a silly little sprayer that has just blown me away. I’m normally not a cheap tool buyer (the Festool Bug has bitten me bad!) but I basically got the Critter Sprayer through Amazon free so I decided to try it. I was very limited because all I had was a 6 gallon pancake compressor and knew I wouldn’t be out much if my compressor didn’t run it. Man oh man, I was so impressed with that little sprayer that now that’s all I use to apply my Arm-R-Seal. I’ve looked at the $750 systems but why spend the money if I’m at a point of happiness now.

The stian I use for almost all of my projects now is Sherwin Williams Wiping Stain. It’s a very rich bodied stain so you can leave it on as dark as you want or pull it off for a lighter color. The color I used was from their brochure but can’t remember it right off hand. Send me an e-mail if you’d like me to look it up for ya…I’ll do that the next time I’m at the shop.

The wood used for this project was red oak….mostly rift sawn, which is my favorite. I had some left-over 1/4 sawn, 1/4” plywood left over from a previous job so I used that for the doors and sides. I used regular 3/4” oak ply for the backs, divider sections and shelving. The top is solid red oak attached with Figure 8 clips.

Some of you asked about the plans….what plans….didn’t really have any, just fumbled around with my Sketchup drawing and built as I went along, or built as I made mistakes…however you want to look at it! :)
Just ask away if you want to know something about the cabinet…I’ll be happy to answer any questions or share anyway I can. Goodness knows I’d be lost without my fellow woodworkin’ buds in this world!

-- What goes around, comes around.

I don’t think there is much I can say that hasn’t been said already…
This is a really fantastic piece.

-- www.darrylmasterson.com ~ www.darrylmasterson.etsy.com

Very nice piece. I love that “close to the wood” finish too.

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

Wonderful work and design. I personally have not gotten the hang of Sketchup.

-- Chris

Exquisite design and detail. You did a beautiful job on this piece. Thanks for posting. Lucky Man!

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

nice hardware

Great work, nice detail. The photos really show your attention to detail.

I agree with all the comments above… outstanding cabinet! :-)

Where did you get that hardware? I have the same hardware on my bedroom set… It would be great to pick up some hardware so I can build matching pieces :-)

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I bought the hardware at a local big box lumberyard. I was surpised by the quality. I believe it’s the Amerock brand.

-- What goes around, comes around.

WoodGal,

I think this may be very close to the type of cabinet I’d like to have for my new TV. It seems that it may be a little taller than most I’ve seen in stores. Could you provide the dimensions? Especially around the overall height and the sizes of drawers. I need to use them for DVD storage, so to know the size you have would be helpful.

Excellent job!!!

-- Tom, Charlotte, North Carolina

Wow!! What beautiful work! I wish I made it. : )

Jack

-- We have but one chance at every moment that passes by

Very nice cabinet.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

great cabinet, finish turned out very nicely, you keep the feel of lumber. handles choice is good

-- when you lose, Don't lose lesson

I had to come back for another look at this beauty…..any measurements you willing to share ?

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

Beutiful: I find its a good example for “less is more”. ¿Don’t you say this in english? I mean the simplicity, the clean up look is sometimes the most valuable ornament.

-- Alejandro Moreno, CANARY ISLANDS

Very nice, clean lines, perfect balance,...........................I Like It

-- I want to know Gods thoughts....rest are details "A. Einstein"

What a beautiful piece! I’m about to build a media console for myself out of red oak as well. I plan to stain it a darker espresso color but your stain is looking tempting right now! I’m planning to incorporate sharp lines and corners as well. Great job!

You are a fine woodworker. This is a wonderful cabinet

-- Dr. Ken, Florida

Can you tell me about sketchup?

-- Dr. Ken, Florida

Wow is all we can say! You go girl, this a top notch project! We love it. Your husband must be proud every time he watches his big screen!

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

Wow this is my first viewing of this magnificent media cabinet clean and amazing build. It would be wonderful
to see more of your work.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture ,maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com

Well thanks for the nice comments Ken and Jim. That cabinet has been the most special project I’ve ever built, only because it was for my best friend. It was his design….I just threw in a few suggestions here and there. I’m sad to say that I lost him to cancer in December of ‘08 so now everytime I look at it it warms my heart tremendously! I get asked about this cabinet more than any other project I’ve ever done and that too makes it really special. Problem is, I have two boys…..I’m sure there will be quite a spat when the times comes to hand it down when I’m dead and gone. Suppose I should start building another one and tuck it away someplace. :)

-- What goes around, comes around.