Walnut Entertainment Center

Marc, it looks nice. does the Mrs like it in the bedroom?

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Well considering the TV was previously teetering on a small hope chest, she is thrilled. Also, we can now see the whole screen over the footboard, which was pretty annoying before. Ultimately though, its a place holder. I plan on building a combination dresser/entertainment center specifically for that job. Should be a cool project. But that’s about 2-3 projects down the line.

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Marc,

This is a nice piece. I really like the recessed back. Putting the surge protector out of the way as you have done is something that tends to be forgotten when building pieces like this. It usually ends up being thrown in behind or under the cabinet. This was a nice build, especially given the choice of tools to which you were challenged.

Well done.

What kind of finish did you put on it?

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Thanks Scott. Trying to keep the theme of simplicity, I used a wiping poly.

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I just came into about 100 feet of Black Walnut. This gives me ideas. Thanks Marc

-- Bruce from Central New York

You’re omnipresent.

Very nice grain selection and finish.

Congrats on the DVD.

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It does have a 50s/60s look to it. Back then that design was considered ‘modern’. Minimal tools makes for an interesting challenge. Looks goods, something my aunt would like.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

Very nice job, Marc… You gotta love the walnut!

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

Looks very sharp. The walnut looks excellent in my opinion.

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As one of us LJ’s old enough to remember the 60’s, I’d say it definitely has that feel.

Beautiful grain. I don’t know if I could follow the simple tool method, though. I’ve always hated using a circular saw for anything but rough sonstruction.

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

wow that came out great marc! been waiting a long time to see the final product! thanks for the post.

Great looking piece. Did you free hand with the circular saw or did you straight edge it?

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Definitely a straight edge. I don’t think I will ever trust myself enough to go it without one. :) And since I had to apply trim and give it a subsequent bevel cut, the straight edge was pretty much a necessity for good results. But even my choice of straight edge was budget-friendly: a piece of pre-primed mdf trim from Home Depot. $5 out the door. :)

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Thats a really nice entertainment stand. Congrats on the video. Keep us posted on the video, can’t wait to see it!

-- Steve-o

I love the idea of the recessed surge projector ledge. It’s funny how a simple idea can make a dramatic difference. Being flush with the wall always makes me feel like it belongs there versus being pushed up against it as much as possible. Maybe just me. .

-- Jeff, South Carolina

Marc,

The piece looks very nice, and to have made it with such a limited set of tools is impressive. I’m looking forward to the writeup.

Question 2, what’s up with your tablesaw? Did you paint that yourself or did you sign up for an episode of “Pimp My Tablesaw, Home Edition” ??

Very nice.

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Great job!

Thanks for the post

Callum

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I like this piece.
The mid-century modern style has become a stronger influence on me than I would have imagined.
The craftsmanship, design, and proportions are all great.

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Marc,
Thats funny when I first seen it the first hought was that it looks like something out of my childhood back in the 60’s. But our stuff was fake laminate, we couldn’t afford real Walnut.
The project turned out really nice!

-- Ed - Milan, IN

The piece looks very nice,Great job!

-- jeanmarc manosque france

I like it , does remind me of what was called modern back in the 50’s & 60’s. It is beautiful. The stuff back then frequently used plastic laminate to achieve that kind of finish. Very well done and thanks for the post.

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