[Project 33] Walnut and Cherry TV stand
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That's a great looking cabinet. I like the design a lot.
You've received a ton of great advise here especially about wood movement and grain orientation. In general you rarely see modern designs like this made of solid wood without a frame and panel construction, especially the back panel and doors. I worry the doors will eventually cup and not close correctly with such a large panel unsupported by a frame or battens.
With such a well setup shop I wouldn't hesitate using plywood for such builds with solid wood edging. The case, doors, and back panel would be great choices for plywood panels.
Also one last comment, I wouldn't hesitate in making your shelves thinner. They might be just a bit chunky for the design and you'd be surprised how strong wood really is. You can get away with much thinner shelf stock than what you typically see people doing. Mike Pekovich is a big advocate for making parts much thinner than you think you can get away with which really adds to the overall aesthetic of a piece.
And good god, leave a little dust behind once in a while!!! That Tesla I'm sure would like to know that someone is actually doing some woodworking in that shop.
You've received a ton of great advise here especially about wood movement and grain orientation. In general you rarely see modern designs like this made of solid wood without a frame and panel construction, especially the back panel and doors. I worry the doors will eventually cup and not close correctly with such a large panel unsupported by a frame or battens.
With such a well setup shop I wouldn't hesitate using plywood for such builds with solid wood edging. The case, doors, and back panel would be great choices for plywood panels.
Also one last comment, I wouldn't hesitate in making your shelves thinner. They might be just a bit chunky for the design and you'd be surprised how strong wood really is. You can get away with much thinner shelf stock than what you typically see people doing. Mike Pekovich is a big advocate for making parts much thinner than you think you can get away with which really adds to the overall aesthetic of a piece.
And good god, leave a little dust behind once in a while!!! That Tesla I'm sure would like to know that someone is actually doing some woodworking in that shop.
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[member=21249]RKA[/member] thank you so very much!!
[member=71478]FestitaMakool[/member] yes I love cherry too! Such a classic!
[member=66998]Rich Kline[/member] thank you so very much! That is awesome! I applied General Finishes Arm-r-seal in Semi-gloss!
[member=73182]AnthonyE[/member] thanks so much! I totally understand the concerns and agree with them. The doors cupping is one worry of mine, absolutely. I didn't want the doors made out of plywood because I wanted that sexy solid walnut and cherry inlay look, but the back panel in hindsight probably should have been plywood instead of solid cherry hahahah it took 6 boards!
The shelves are definitely too thick. Agreed on that one. I lived and learned. I had already finished them when I found out. Oh well. Next time, I'll know!
Here you go team - final pictures, this one is a wrap!!
Matt
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[member=71478]FestitaMakool[/member] yes I love cherry too! Such a classic!
[member=66998]Rich Kline[/member] thank you so very much! That is awesome! I applied General Finishes Arm-r-seal in Semi-gloss!
[member=73182]AnthonyE[/member] thanks so much! I totally understand the concerns and agree with them. The doors cupping is one worry of mine, absolutely. I didn't want the doors made out of plywood because I wanted that sexy solid walnut and cherry inlay look, but the back panel in hindsight probably should have been plywood instead of solid cherry hahahah it took 6 boards!
The shelves are definitely too thick. Agreed on that one. I lived and learned. I had already finished them when I found out. Oh well. Next time, I'll know!
Here you go team - final pictures, this one is a wrap!!
Matt
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It really turned out great!
Can’t wait for the next beauty you furnish.
Can’t wait for the next beauty you furnish.
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Really nice Matt, I hope everything stays in shape as intended.
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It came out really nice Matt. What a nice present to receive. [big grin]
Also, next time you could consider some tempered glass shelves if there will be internal LED lighting. For instance, a 1/4" thick tempered glass shelf 18" x 14" will support 28 pounds.
Also, next time you could consider some tempered glass shelves if there will be internal LED lighting. For instance, a 1/4" thick tempered glass shelf 18" x 14" will support 28 pounds.
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[member=72399]CeeJay[/member] thank you!
[member=63474]grobkuschelig[/member] thanks! Appreciate the support!
[member=2242]tallgrass[/member] thank you!
[member=5277]Alex[/member] thank you and me too!
[member=44099]Cheese[/member] thanks man! Good ideas ... I like that. Would look great too.
[member=30413]mike_aa[/member] thanks so much Mike! Yeah she did awesome on the door design!
I think that wraps it up for this one everyone. Thanks so much to those who viewed and commented, I learned a lot during this build.
Still deciding on the next project.... maybe I'll start Project 34 soon..
Matt
[member=63474]grobkuschelig[/member] thanks! Appreciate the support!
[member=2242]tallgrass[/member] thank you!
[member=5277]Alex[/member] thank you and me too!
[member=44099]Cheese[/member] thanks man! Good ideas ... I like that. Would look great too.
[member=30413]mike_aa[/member] thanks so much Mike! Yeah she did awesome on the door design!
I think that wraps it up for this one everyone. Thanks so much to those who viewed and commented, I learned a lot during this build.
Still deciding on the next project.... maybe I'll start Project 34 soon..
Matt
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Love it, Matt!
Kind regards,
Oliver
Kind regards,
Oliver
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[member=61712]six-point socket II[/member] thanks!!
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Thanks Doug!
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[member=67555]mattbyington[/member] love the design, especially the inlay in the face [big grin]. i might pinch in for my A-level DT project, and also can i use the pictures in my moodboard?
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[member=72337]notenoughcash[/member] thanks so much! No idea what a mood board is but sure
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cheers.
a mood board is basically a big sheet full of pictures of things you'd like to make, and then you draw insparation from them for your final product.
cheers.
a mood board is basically a big sheet full of pictures of things you'd like to make, and then you draw insparation from them for your final product.
