Garrett's Small Tool Cabinet - Pretty much done

[John Keeton]

Glenn, it is coming along well! I may have missed it, but what wood did you use for the top cornice trim? Looks like it is figured?

Nice proportions, and the dentil molding is a nice touch.

I have not had good succes with magnet catches. The least amount of movement in the door and they will not hold.

[glenn bradley]

Glenn, it is coming along well! I may have missed it, but what wood did you use for the top cornice trim? Looks like it is figured?

Thanks John, It is a mystery wood that came from a pallet skid (note the nail holes). Much of this "junk" wood that I make prototypes out of appear to be from some hardwood species but of a quality relegated to the service industry (that is, pallets).

It often has the figure and color of the wood that the cheap kitchen items one gets at Wal-Mart or Target exhibit. Some of it can be quite nice looking with a little TLC but you rarely get more than a foot or so without some sort of defect in the path. The kinda creepy color of the wood in the pics is unfinished.

[John Thompson]

This thing is shaping up well Glenn. Looking forward to the finished product!

[Cody Colston]

The cabinet is looking great, Glenn. That's a perfect example of how a good design and good craftsmanship results in a good looking piece even though the wood is recycled pallets.

Looking forward to seeing it completed.