Popular Post gee-dub Posted August 31, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 I admit it; I'm a dinosaur. I still listen to CD's. I built a media cabinet with plenty of storage for CD's . . . or so I thought. I needed somewhere for overflow and so I adapted a piece that I generally offer as a bedroom or walk-in closet accessory. This one is scaled for three rows of CD's. I have this material marked as sipo but, find it a challenge to differentiate it from sapele if the ribbon is well pronounced. Both woods come in thick and wide pieces which I love as this let's me be really selective with the material I want for certain parts. Here is a sled I made for my router table. This is used for non-edge cuts in larger pieces like these stopped dovetails. A shop made stop sets the length of the stopped cut. The top and the bottom both have borderline art-deco stair stepped profiles. I get these from the tablesaw and a jig. This should be a familiar design element if you have seen any of my other builds ;-) The cabinet is hefty and so I use metal reinforcement for the hangers; one on each side board. The back is ship-lapped slats with a decorative bead. Raised to fit in a groove around the sides and top they slide in from the bottom during assembly. The glass panel door carries the G&G cloud-lift theme. The green tape helps with marking the pull location. Just some gratuitous progress shots. I enjoy making my own pulls and try to tailor them to the feel of the piece. This is sipo, brass and cocabola. The door "latch" is a washer in the top of the door . . . That aligns with a magnet in the underside of the cabinet top . . . And here's some overall shots. Thanks for looking. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Good stuff, GD. I love the way you used the cloudlifts in this piece...different, playful, attracts attention but doesn't hit you over the head. Perfectly crafted and the finish looks great. What finish is it anyway? Yeah the sipo does look a lot like sapele. I think sapele tends to be just a touch darker and perhaps a little more "chocolatey." Either way, tough to tell the difference. If you would have said it was sapele I would have never known. Beautiful piece. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 GD, You just continue to impress! Extremely well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Super nice work as usual! Really digging the pull! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Beautiful! I like the massive base. First thing it came to mind was hidden storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted September 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 3 hours ago, Immortan D said: Beautiful! I like the massive base. First thing it came to mind was hidden storage. Thanks for the kind words all. A cherry pair I made for a walk-in closet have just that. Right about the size of a home protection device. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 man gee-dub that is one great looking piece! i'm going to steal that pull design for sure, and do you ever sleep? man to keep up with you i would have to work in my quiet time between midnight and 6AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Terrific stuff, Dub! Thanks for posting it up. Your jigs are inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 That's gorgeous. Damn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Killer!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Wow gee-dud, that is fantastic, absolutely fantastic! ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang! That is absolutely gorgeous, from design to material to execution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galturner Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 sensational! I would have guessed sapele..wood is wonderful and I loved your pictures of this build. Very well done piece..great details. congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elroy Skimms Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 At first I thought a base like that would look weird hanging on the wall instead of resting on the floor. But seeing it in situ changed my mind. This is a beautiful cabinet. Have you ever worked with Lyptus? A friend of mine did a really cool G&G frame for a Gamble House poster and he used Lyptus as an alternative to mahogany. I had never heard of it until he told me about it. -E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prov163 Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Very nice work. I really, really like the pull. I need to try something like that in the future. I'm a really old guy, so how many 8 tracks will fit in that? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Very nice looking cabinet ! One question comes to mind. What's up with the 1/2 of a cloud lift door ? I have never seen an asymmetric G&G piece before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 That's awesome gee-dub! the joinery looks impeccable and I picked up some tips for jigs. thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted September 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Thanks again to everyone. I always appreciate comments or compliments but, compliments from my fellow woodworkers always seem a bit better . I never hesitate to absorb something from other member's posts and am happy if something I happen to post gives someone an idea that gets them out to the shop or let's them take away some thoughts on a jig or a method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 I'm not a big G&G fan but this piece is really nice ! Like Eric said its really done well and not over the top like some G&G stuff. Beautiful work as usual Gee-dub, don't expect any less from you at this point ! Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemenifee Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Beautiful piece. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prov163 Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 11 hours ago, wdwerker said: One question comes to mind. What's up with the 1/2 of a cloud lift door ? I have never seen an asymmetric G&G piece before. After you said this I went back and looked because I missed that. I think I got mesmerized by the finish. Anyway, I see what you're saying but I think he picked up great symmetry on the right side of the door. gee-dub, is that your personal take on G&G that you incorporate regularly into your builds or was it a one off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted September 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 13 hours ago, wdwerker said: Very nice looking cabinet ! One question comes to mind. What's up with the 1/2 of a cloud lift door ? I have never seen an asymmetric G&G piece before. 1 hour ago, prov163 said: After you said this I went back and looked because I missed that. I think I got mesmerized by the finish. Anyway, I see what you're saying but I think he picked up great symmetry on the right side of the door. gee-dub, is that your personal take on G&G that you incorporate regularly into your builds or was it a one off? The Gamble House triggered the incomplete cloud lift for me. I liked the way it gave visual weight to the hinge side of the door while the dividers (hopefully) added some interest to the open field of the door. My affection for G&G is in the "look and feel". I've never done a reproduction but, do enjoy using the elements. The half-a-cloud-lift shows up hither and yon in the bungalows. An although "bisymmetricality" seems to reign supreme in the Ultimate Bungalow furnishings and fixtures, Asymmetrical drawers, doors, glass, and other elements abound. Like Stickley or Queen Anne, G&G comes with some strong style elements. If you like them, choose some and make them your own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 I am late to the party gee-dub, but that is absolutely fabulous job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Been around here less lately, so I missed this going up. Tremendous piece there GD! I echo that I'm usually not enamored by G&G style. Mostly because It's a hard act to follow, but you nailed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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