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new piece - jcousins2 - 08-02-2024
i have not posted anything in quite a while - although i'm always reading threads. hoping this inspires others to share their photos and get some energy going.
an entryway cabinet - 43" tall - and i think about 15" x 13"
primary cabinet wood is vertical grain doug fir. branches and handles are steamed madrone burl. petals are holly, flower centers afzelia burl. and secondary drawer wood is mahogany.
the drawer front and door were vacuum pressed - the front cross pieces were laminated
veneers were cut using the double bevel method. however the door was too long for me to swing it around on my scroll saw to do the flowers at the far end - notice the branch that goes all the way across - i split the piece there - worked each half - and then taped the 2 pieces together and cut in the branch - which is about 1/2 way and gave me enough room.
appreciate any comments
jc
RE: new piece - Allen - 08-02-2024
Very nice work!
Al
RE: new piece - jteneyck - 08-02-2024
That is a terrific piece. Beautiful proportions and amazing workmanship. The inlays are stunning, and you have elevated Douglas fir to a level I never could have imagined. Bravo. What a great piece to have in your entryway.
John
RE: new piece - BpB123 - 08-02-2024
Amazing inlay!
Before reading, I thought it was painted
Incredible craftsmanship!
I like the overall design and proportions
Thanks for sharing!
RE: new piece - Tapper - 08-02-2024
As others have said, beautiful work! It certainly has that timeless mid-modern look and as John mentioned the proportions are just right. The curved front and inlay work put it over the top.
Bravo, and thanks for posting!
Doug
RE: new piece - Hank Knight - 08-02-2024
You knocked it out of the park! That's a lovely piece.
RE: new piece - Aram - 08-03-2024
Very nice work! Well crafted, and shapes and proportions look great. Ballsy move using Doug fir!
RE: new piece - fredhargis - 08-03-2024
Oh, WOW! That is one fabulous piece....well done!
RE: new piece - Bill Holt - 08-03-2024
Holy Cow!!!!!!!!!!!!
I cannot top anything that has already been said. Douglus Fir? Who, in their right mind, thinks of fir when they are going to build a beautiful heirloom, show stopping piece? You have certainly elevated Douglus Fir.
RE: new piece - jteneyck - 08-03-2024
So tell us more about the "steamed Madrone". Does that darken the wood? Also, are those side panels veneer over plywood? I just noticed the cross grain near the top, but it all seems to be part of the same panel so that makes me think it's veneer.
Lots of subtle details in your piece that I didn't notice the first time. So well done.
John