Queen Anne Inspired Humidor Table

[atogrf1]

This is a Queen Anne inspired humidor table (along with my shop assistant) that I designed and built for my brother-in-law and his wife.
It holds about 50 cigars or so.
The humidor portion is removable from the table for easy transport.
Main wood is Sapele Mahogany.
Accent wood is Wenge.
The humidor top is book-matched Bubinga.
The inside is lined with Spanish cedar.

This was my first attempt at making cabriole legs from scratch.
Festool was used all OVER the place, including attaching the aprons to the legs with Dominos.

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[Ken Nagrod]

[thumbs up] Great job!  Love it.

Tell us about the finish.

 

[atogrf1]

Thanks!!!!
It was a basic Bush's Oil finish.  About 5 coats worth and then some good old-fashioned elbow grease.
I like the Bush's Oil because it really highlights the "ribbon striping" of the Mahogany.

 

[dltflt]

Beautiful table

 

[mouppe]

Fantastic!

 

[Jesse Cloud]

Beautiful piece.  I love the bookmatch and the legs!

 

[pugilato]

That piece is bad to the bone...

 

[-The Dutch Guy-]

Really great job! Cool finish, it makes the project [thumbs up].

Cheers René

 

[woodguy7]

Nice clean lines.  Good work on the legs, what was your process for shaping them ?

 

[AlexThePalex]

Very nice table. I like the legs and the top, and the contrast between those two woods you used looks really classy. Only the aprons are a bit too curvy for my taste with those two big mammas hanging down there.

 

[Mac]

Beautiful design and finish. Thanks for sharing this lovely piece of work.

 

[RONWEN]

Outstanding work!  It's indeed beautiful.

 

[mouppe]

As I said earlier, I think it is a fantastic piece so I went to have another look at the photos. I just noticed the lid pull which I think you should try to replace with brass hardware as per the handles and lock.

Just my tuppence worth.

 

[atogrf1]

Thank you all.

woodguy7, I used the method I read about in Wood magazine by Glen Huey.  I bought a Shinto Rasp from the Japan Woodworker and that thing was a GODSEND.  It REALLY made shaping the legs and ankles really easy.  The first one took a looooooong time.  But, once you get used to using the rasp, then the others didn't take as long as you would think.
I logged my time, and it took about 52 actual working hours to make it from start to finish.

Richard,
I appreciate your input.  And, I must admit, you are 100% right.  I had that same thought after I saw the pictures, but I had presented it as a gift and it was too late to change it.  Now it is something that will drive me crazy every time I see it.  However, on the upside, they say we all learn from our mistakes.  That is a mistake I will DEFINITELY learn from.
Again, I do appreciate your input and honesty.  Thanks.

-Nick-

 

[atogrf1]

Here is a picture of the Shinto Rasp and the OBLIGATORY Festool shot.  There are actually 2 dominos in each apron.  I added them after taking the picture.   ;D

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[RONWEN]

I really love the Shinto rasps -- so cheap yet so good!

 

[stvrowe]

Nice looking table and I especially like the bookmatch.  Nice work.
Steve

 

[Jesse Cloud]

+1 on the Shinto rasp - ought to be in your toolbox if you are shaping hardwood!

Shinto rasp at Lee Valley

 

[ScotF]

Very well executed!  Beautiful craftsmanship.  Thanks for posting.

Scot

 

[Mac]

+1 on the Shinto rasp - ought to be in your toolbox if you are shaping hardwood!

Shinto rasp at Lee Valley

+ another 1! Great tool.

No-one's mentioned but great looking lad in the first pic; workshop helper yet..?  [smile]