Krenov Inspired Piece Help.

looks like a great plan..cant wait to see it

-- CA,Arkansas

Thanks. I’m still trying to decide on the design and was hoping for any critique people may have. Joinery suggestions etc.

So far the details I have worked out are in wood choices.

Top Case: Quilted Maple
Base: Cherry possibly with Wenge or an ebonized wood toe.
Drawer fronts: TBD
Door Panels: Possibly Spalted Maple
Back Panel: I’m thinking Lace Wood

-- Paul Sebastian | Phoenix, AZ | http://PaulSebastianStudio.com

Have you thought about stopping the doors at the top of the drawers and having them exposed? The horizontal element would anchor the lower section of the top and help establish it over the base.

Yeah, I have thought of that. I just decided to go with “the surprise element” when the doors are opened. Thought it would be a nice touch. If I were to go with the doors ending above the drawers I think I would have to make the case taller to have the proportions balanced.

-- Paul Sebastian | Phoenix, AZ | http://PaulSebastianStudio.com

I follow the logic, looks like you got a winner there. Time to make some sawdust.

Thanks Marco. Im really excited for this one.

I’ve been side tracked by a separate project. Making a shaker wall unit. Taking a lot longer than I expected. Then again, doesn’t everything!

I’ll post in my project section as soon as its complete!

On a side note, Any thoughts on wood species?

-- Paul Sebastian | Phoenix, AZ | http://PaulSebastianStudio.com

If you wanna play Krenov. Straight grained carcass, fir, rift sawn cherry or mahogany clone. The panels in spalted maple.

I like to mix it up so I don’t copy the masters, just acknowledge them. Base from something with a ribbon stripe like wenge or zebra wood. The main carcass of rift sawn cherry or maple. A fun thing to do for the drawer fronts is to look in the #1 common pile and get some crazy figured walnut. Spalted maple for the panels, maybe put panels on the sides also. The back, maybe plain so it won’t fight for attention with what you put inside.

Can’t wait to see the project!

I made this cabinet last winter,with a few on the fly changes.it didnt have the intermediate leg supports
I made 1 door with 2 side lites, I made it for our fund raiser/silent auction for our school
I found the hinges & catches to be teadous, This plan is featured in Wood working MAG last fall i think
There was an artical about Krenov in it
if want t osee a pic email me at toddmoore@conconcorp.com

-- toddmoore@conconcorp.com