Krenov Style Display Case

[Rutabagared]

I made this recently for my sister.  I made 4-5 over the years.  Modified the plans from an article in FW a while ago.  The sides, top/bottom, and back panels are all book matched from 8/4 stock.  The base is read oak with a 50/50 mixture of TransTint water-based dyes (red brown/golden brown if I recall?).  I’m diagnosed as an extreme deutan (see 1.5% of the color hues of normal vision) so I’m uncertain of the color (it looks very (i.e. too) red to my eyes).

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I always enjoy making the bridle joints for these cases.  Staying organized is the challenge because all joints vary in length, width, female/male, requiring various should widths, saw blade depth settings, etc.  I prefer their subtlety.  Sure, I could pop dominos in and be done in minutes, but I enjoy the process and these joints are much better at resisting twist than a single domino.  I save the domino work for the carcass and base.

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I used Brusso knife hinges and tempered glass with polished edges for the shelves.  I added a light with various temperatures from warm to simulated daylight.

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Shout out to the Lie Nielsen 101 Violin Maker’s plane.  I had a bit of buyer’s remorse at first, writing it off as a vanity purchase.  As time went on I began to use it more than my other block planes..  The small size is the best for light chamfers and breaking edges.  And it performs small tasks better than a regular block plane, chamfering the door pulls and flushing the glass retaining strips in this case.

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[RonMiller]

Very nice. Love the colors and care taken with it.

 

[woodbutcherbower]

Lovely work. I now have miniature plane envy [unsure]

 

[Rutabagared]

Very nice. Love the colors and care taken with it.

Thank you, Ron.

 

[Rutabagared]

Lovely work. I now have miniature plane envy [unsure]

Thank you.  I highly recommend the plane.  Despite its size, it functions as well as a regular block plane for many tasks, including smoothing on small surfaces.  Very easy to sharpen (I'm a complete novice at sharener but find it easy to freehand), and blade removal, reinsertion is quick and easy due its simplicity.  Cann't beat the looks.  It doesn't have an adjustable mouth, if that matters. But I've found it doesn't in almost all cases.

 

[FestitaMakool]

Very nice piece, very well done too.
It struck me as a very European look and style.
And yes, a very red tint..

 

[Rutabagared]

Very nice piece, very well done too.
It struck me as a very European look and style.
And yes, a very red tint..

Thank you.

 

[Rutabagared]

Lovely work. I now have miniature plane envy [unsure]

Wanted to add that I had small plane envy until I purchased this.  I can put you in touch with a therapist.

 

[rst]

Very nice, the original Fine Woodworking issues exposed me to Krenov’s work

 

[Reff@218]

Your bridle joint (pictured) is flawless. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Crazyraceguy]

This was my treatment for small plane envy. Bridge City Toolworks. They change the anodizing colors occasionally and put the former pattern on sale, when the new ones come out.

The case is really nice [member=3075]sawdustinmyshoes[/member] I like that style, though I don't think I have ever seen the rails and styles go in opposite directions on the same door? It's very unique looking.
The legs are indeed pretty red, but not offensive in any way, just an observation.

 

[Rutabagared]

This was my treatment for small plane envy. Bridge City Toolworks. They change the anodizing colors occasionally and put the former pattern on sale, when the new ones come out.

The case is really nice [member=3075]sawdustinmyshoes[/member] I like that style, though I don't think I have ever seen the rails and styles go in opposite directions on the same door? It's very unique looking.
The legs are indeed pretty red, but not offensive in any way, just an observation.

Thanks.  That's a sweet plane for sure.  The original plans oriented the rails and stiles that way.  It is unique, and it requires a lot of setup work when cutting the bridle joints.  Thanks for the feedback on the red.

Joe

 

[fritter63]

Is the top cabinet made from Ash?

 

[Rutabagared]

Is the top cabinet made from Ash?

Yes.

 

[nclemmons]

Very nice work.  Great eye on the grain in the back as well as across the rails and stiles.  I like the orange base and door pulls. 

Have you considered submitting this to Fine Woodworking for their showcase?  It's got the style and workmanship to get their attention I believe.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[Rutabagared]

Very nice work.  Great eye on the grain in the back as well as across the rails and stiles.  I like the orange base and door pulls. 

Have you considered submitting this to Fine Woodworking for their showcase?  It's got the style and workmanship to get their attention I believe.

Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for the kind words.  I have not.  But I'm flattered you suggested it.