Popular Post Bmac Posted March 22, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 This was a fun build, and it really shows off Rickey's (aka Spanky) curly ambrosia maple. I was inspired to do this piece after seeing some nice buffet designs and builds on this site. Why would a buffet design inspire this piece, well this piece will match my future buffet table/cabinet! I also plan to build a matching liquor cabinet to match this piece. That liquor cabinet is just getting started and if I can get my act together I wanted to post a journal with that. Now for those that have seen some of my work, you know I lean more toward a Maloof/sculptured design. I had to incorporate some flowing lines in this piece but it's a lot more traditional than Maloof stuff. I still find this look appealing. Spanky's curly ambrosia really looks great with the walnut, and my liquor cabinet will incorporate these two woods also. Fully stocked in this photo; Drawer dovetail were handcut and run on a center guide. Really like the way these woods work together; From the side view you can really appreciate the curves in this piece; Thanks for looking. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 Very nice piece. I'm really picky about the use of different woods in the same piece and you've nailed it with this one. They're beautiful together. Great design too. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 Bmac the curly ambrosia maple looks good with the walnut. I have seen it used in a walnut table top and that looks good to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 Another solid piece BMAC love the design. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 Super nice piece and I echo the comments above! Curious about the drawer pull, I assume that's custom as well? I think it really goes well on that piece! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 Great looking piece, I really like the lines. Great grain selection for all the parts, nice and clean. I wouldn't mind seeing a straight on front view picture if you get the chance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdie Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 Awesome looking - really nicely done! I kind of get a prairie school feel from it but I might be confusing it with something else. Anyway, I'd be proud to have that in my home! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmac Posted March 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 Thanks guys for all the nice words, I was very pleased with how it turned out. I'm not sure what you call the style, it just came out of my head. Here's the high tech plan; 2 hours ago, Chet said: Great looking piece, I really like the lines. Great grain selection for all the parts, nice and clean. I wouldn't mind seeing a straight on front view picture if you get the chance. Chet, yes grain worked well with this. Sides were resawn and glued 8/4 stock, same with the top. Shelves were lower grade walnut but you can't see them. Here's a few front shots, had to climb under my dining room table to take them; 3 hours ago, ..Kev said: Super nice piece and I echo the comments above! Curious about the drawer pull, I assume that's custom as well? I think it really goes well on that piece! Kev, yes custom pull, glad you noticed. 2 hours ago, Byrdie said: Awesome looking - really nicely done! I kind of get a prairie school feel from it but I might be confusing it with something else. Anyway, I'd be proud to have that in my home! I had to look up what prairie school furniture looked like, so since I didn't know what that was any tendencies toward that style were accidental. Thanks again for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 The arrangement of the shelves & contents are also very attractive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 Thanks for going to the trouble of getting the extra pictures. Your plans look like you use the same CAD program I use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 The wood combo looks great as do the leg profiles from both front and side views. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 I love the cabinet. The drawer pull has me intrigued. Do you have details on how you made it? I'd love to find a good way to make wood pulls that i like. So many are far too bulky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmac Posted March 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 15 hours ago, Chestnut said: I love the cabinet. The drawer pull has me intrigued. Do you have details on how you made it? I'd love to find a good way to make wood pulls that i like. So many are far too bulky. Hey Nut, thanks. I'll try to get you that info today on the drawer pulls. I'm sure there are many ways to do it, but I'll to get you some info on this pull. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bmac Posted March 24, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 18 hours ago, Chestnut said: I love the cabinet. The drawer pull has me intrigued. Do you have details on how you made it? I'd love to find a good way to make wood pulls that i like. So many are far too bulky. Here's what I do, very simple and it was inspired by Krenov's readings. I always have some sitting around, roughed out and in need of rasp work and hand sanding. Start with some nice figured leftovers about 3/4" thick, make sure you have a clean jointed surface, this is the surface that you glue and screw to the drawer front. Make sure your grain is vertically oriented; Make some simple patterns you like; Cut out; And throw in a container for future refining and use; I like to have depressions all the way around the knob portion of the pull, this way it is easy to grab. Hope this was helpful. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 Wow those are simple I"m gonna try that one of these days.... my list of projects is getting shorter.... though more always seem to get added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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