lwroten Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 I get requests now and then to build custom pieces for my church. Another parishioner donates the wood, and I donate the hours required to design and build it. I really like the challenges that I get handed. This cabinet will be used to store the different cloths that lay across the altar. It also has slots at the top to hold matching panels that go on the ambo (podium) and a locking area behind the slots. Since the donated wood was 4/4 white oak, It is a beast. This is one of the most complicated things I have designed and constructed. It is primarily assembled with pocket hole screws, mainly because I need to take it apart to transport it. I cannot budge it when it is fully assembled. I decided to start a blog to chronicle every step: http://lwroten.wordpress.com/ I would really like some honest feedback on the cabinet as well as the blog. I have several more projects in the pipeline and I want to know if it is worth continuing the blog. I am attaching the full design for anyone to review as well. 2D PART DETAILS.pdf3d sachristy cabinet.PDF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Looks nice. Did you allow for movement on that cedar back panel? Tough to tell from the pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwroten Posted February 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Actually, no I didn't. My original intent was to use plywood, The cedar was an afterthought. I will have to think on it . I may cut a small relief for expansion. Thanks for the thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egraff Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Actually, no I didn't. I may cut a small relief for expansion. +1!! You should definitely do this, IMO. Shouldn't be that hard either. Otherwise, the piece looks nice! Best, EG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySats Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Great looking piece and very nicely designed . What do you plan of doing for finish ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwroten Posted February 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I am staining it with Miwax "Cherry 235" and coating it with 2 coats of semi-gloss fast dry poly. It may not be the best choice, but I have to match the existing furnishings. I added a picture of the first coat of poly. I am applying the second coat today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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