croessler Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 This is my first project that I designed from the ground up. The case and shelves are 3/4 "Genuine" Mahogany ply while the face frame and shelf edging is African Mahogany. The entire project was dyed using Potassium Dichromate in order to get a color match between the two Mahogany species. The entire unit was constructed with Dominoes; this includes the assembly of the face frame and applying it to the case. The top coat is 3 applications of General Finishes Arm-R-Seal Semi Gloss. It was my first time making my own moldings which turned out to be one of the bigger challenges. I think mostly due to the smaller nature of the parts. I also designed the edging for the shelves to supply greater resistance to sagging, at least I hope it will.... The project was designed and rendered in Google SketchUp and I will gladly supply the model if anyone should desire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Nice job Looks like Sapele for the back portion of the case.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CessnaPilotBarry Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Nice, clean, classic, look! That bookcase would be welcome in my home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croessler Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Nope the back is still Mahogany... Came from the same sheet as the shelves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMadson Custom Wood Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 I like the design and the color. My only critique would be about the back panel. In my opinion, the small, repeating pattern in the grain doesn't flow with the cleanness of the rest of the piece. But with it full of books, that will probably never be seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croessler Posted January 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 The fact that anything in the case would break up the pattern is the exact reason I didn't have an issue with it; I do, however, appreciate the insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derwood Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyNoName Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Very nice. I like the proportions and the gentle curve of the top rail. The color is wonderful. A question... are the sides of the feet straight across, or are they areched as well? Jonathan ==================================== Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmykx250 Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 I really like the back. Simple lines are applealing. You obviously have a knack for desgn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fransikaner Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Awesome first effort. Thanks for sharing and inspiring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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