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rjwz28

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« on: January 17, 2012, 03:58 AM »
A couple of weeks ago I asked questions about using the Domino for joinery with plywood. Well here it is. I used mostly the Domino 5mm and pocket screws throughout. Thanks to all who offered their expertise. This is my first real project using the Domino. Awesome machine.

It is made from Koa with a touch of Mango on the bottom for contrast. The small fan is a Japanese touch as the owner is Japanese. I wanted to add that to add just a little other color to match the bottom light Mango. The fan is made from Maple and Ebony. I would like to try inlays next. I would also like to use diffrent species of wood in the same piece. I've been using all the same wood in my pieces and I think they've become boring like that.

Please pardon the terrible pictures. The wood is real nice and I'm a bad photographer. Actually taking a class this coming Saturday.

Thanks for looking.

Aloha,
Rob

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« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2012, 04:04 AM »
What's the little Japanese character on the back where you've signed it ? It almost looks Like a symbol for a TV ...

Nice work.
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rjwz28

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« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2012, 04:45 AM »
That's my name in Chinese. Wong.
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CDM

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« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2012, 09:29 AM »
Simple clean lines and beautiful wood give this piece subtle elegance, and the fan is a neat owner-personal touch.  I had to look up koa.  It's something that around here (Chicago) would be an expensive import, maybe an accent wood for projects I would do.  It's nice to see it as a primary wood in a place it is local. Enjoy the Domino!
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jacko9

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« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2012, 01:55 PM »
Rob, Very nice work, it really looks great!
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« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2012, 07:55 PM »
Great work, a very nice piece.

I'm afraid I'd be looking at that instead of the TV.
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« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2012, 10:11 PM »
Very nice! I've built a couple guitars out of Koa, hopefully your wood was mucho cheaper!

Which parts of the cabinet were ply?

For different wood types, have you considered using Bamboo ply? the edges are nice enough that you don't have to band them and they look interesting. You can use either horizontal or vertical on the exposed ply. Cost, at least here, is around $6.50/bd foot, so a little more than QA white oak. If you're in  Hawaii, maybe it's more reasonable?
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rjwz28

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« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2012, 02:07 AM »
Quote from: fritter63 on January 17, 2012, 10:11 PM
Very nice! I've built a couple guitars out of Koa, hopefully your wood was mucho cheaper!

Which parts of the cabinet were ply?

For different wood types, have you considered using Bamboo ply? the edges are nice enough that you don't have to band them and they look interesting. You can use either horizontal or vertical on the exposed ply. Cost, at least here, is around $6.50/bd foot, so a little more than QA white oak. If you're in  Hawaii, maybe it's more reasonable?

Thanks, the Koa ply was the main carcass, the back, and top.  The solid Koa was the faces and the frame around the top.  The ply was $380 and the solid Koa was $160.

I've never seen the bamboo ply here.  We may have it but I've never seen it maybe because I haven't looked for it?

Aloha,
Rob
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