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    Small Wall Cabinet

    Mahogany and cherry with ash back-slats. I got a hair to use sliding dovetails:

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    The whimsical door pull is a tribute to LOML's daughter (who this is for). She cares for a pair of horses in exchange for riding time and dearly loves them.

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    Seeing this through the camera's eye, I might have used cherry for the back-slats. They don't show much unless under careful inspection so I'll let it go. The door pull matches the carcass better than the pic shows; bounce off the cherry door vs. the flash maybe ;-)
    Last edited by glenn bradley; 12-02-2009 at 12:36 PM.
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    Glenn, you got some very tight sliding dovetails there! And, I kind of like the cove effect on the edge treatment - it works with the eclectic nature of the piece, as does the pull!

    Actually, the ash back slats are a nice contrast against the mahogany, and one doesn't notice the door while opened. I think it worked OK. You are looking at the pic showing the whole cabinet, but one opening the door would have their attention drawn inside the cabinet.

    Excellent work.

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    Fabulous!! I love little cabinets.

    What finish did you use on the mahogany?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sean Nagle View Post
    Fabulous!! I love little cabinets.

    What finish did you use on the mahogany?
    Thanks. The finish is a blend of Transtint Reddish Brown, Brown Mahogany and just a bit of Lemon Yellow in a DNA base. Top coat is clear dewaxed shellac.
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    Excellent work on those Glenn. Those sliding DT's are a pretty strong joint and I should use them more often myself. The piece turned out great!
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    Nice work on the cabinet Glenn.
    I bet your going to have one happy customer....
    Always nice to do projects for family.

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    Nice results, Glenn. Sliding DTs are on my to do list...Good work
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    Thumbs up how'd you do yer sliders?

    Looking Good Glenn,
    Nice little cabinet. The horsey is terrific.
    You managed to capture a lot of personalty, in a pull!

    I guess you find a stud and screw anywhere through the back if mounting?
    Doesn't look wide enough to catch a pair of studs, so I guess a few screws in a single wallstud.

    I always like slats for backs, rather than the ubiquitous sheetgoods.
    Funny how the photos help you see your own work differently...

    Now the big question:
    Did you plough out any material to lesson the buried load on the dovetail bit?
    Saw or router grooves first? Your sliders look real tight and tidy!

    I have done them in the past without such relief.
    Trapped cut, cannot adjust bit height to take multiple bites either.
    Can be dicey at best... I have managed it ok in soft pine.
    Whenever I next do them again, I will plough out some waste first.

    a terrific and thoughtful handcrafted gift,
    thanks for the peek,
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    Nice work Glen, love the sliding DT's!! The wood is really nice too!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Walt Caza View Post
    I guess you find a stud and screw anywhere through the back if mounting?
    Doesn't look wide enough to catch a pair of studs, so I guess a few screws in a single wallstud.
    Thanks for the kind words Walt (and everyone else). The back-slats are 1/4" thick set in a 3/4" rabbet leaving me 1/2" for a french cleat for the back:

    04-NWC-back-and-cleat.jpg

    Funny how the photos help you see your own work differently...
    You ain't kiddin'

    Quote Originally Posted by Walt Caza View Post
    Now the big question:
    Did you plough out any material to lesson the buried load on the dovetail bit?
    Saw or router grooves first? Your sliders look real tight and tidy!
    The DT's are only 3/8" at the widest point and are stopped to boot. My mock up was with a 1/2" DT bit in some scrap oak and pre-ploughing was a definite; with the 3/8" in the mahogany, I didn't. Mahogany and I have a love/hate thing going on. I love the way it machines but it imparts some . . . ah, . . "interesting" effects on colorants when selecting a finish ;-) I really prefer plain oils or just a shellac but mahogany can come out pretty orange with just shellac:
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    Last edited by glenn bradley; 12-03-2009 at 8:51 PM.
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