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A unique entertainment center cabinet was made from walnut horwoods and veneer. The construction took a long time, about 300 hours over a six month period, due to my lack of experience doing this type of woodworking. The piece turned out well and was worth the effort.
The frame was made from 4 sheets of plywood. The middle two will remain as shelves. 051204_04.jpg
The frame was made from 4 sheets of plywood. The middle two will remain as shelves. 051204_04.jpg		 The top and bottom sheets were removed after forming the body. 291104_27.jpg
The top and bottom sheets were removed after forming the body. 291104_27.jpg		 The plywood sheets were machined together to ensure that they were identical. 291104_24.jpg
The plywood sheets were machined together to ensure that they were identical. 291104_24.jpg		 The shelves were attached to the vertical supports with wood pins. 051204_01.jpg
The shelves were attached to the vertical supports with wood pins. 051204_01.jpg
The ends of the pins were cut to be flush with the supports. 051204_08.jpg
The ends of the pins were cut to be flush with the supports. 051204_08.jpg		 Setting up the first layer of 3/8 bendable plywood. 051204_05.jpg
Setting up the first layer of 3/8" bendable plywood. 051204_05.jpg		 The first layer glued and clamped into place. 051204_09.jpg
The first layer glued and clamped into place. 051204_09.jpg		 Glue application for the second layer of bendable plywood. 091204_09.jpg
Glue application for the second layer of bendable plywood. 091204_09.jpg
The second layer before applying the band clamps. 091204_02.jpg
The second layer before applying the band clamps. 091204_02.jpg		 Third and fourth layers were attached at the base. 141204_02.jpg
Third and fourth layers were attached at the base. 141204_02.jpg		 The finished body from front. 141204_20.jpg
The finished body from front. 141204_20.jpg		 The finished body from the back. 141204_21.jpg
The finished body from the back. 141204_21.jpg
Cutting of the walnut veneer which will be glued to the bendable plywood. 141204_07.jpg
Cutting of the walnut veneer which will be glued to the bendable plywood. 141204_07.jpg		 Application of the veneer. The boards are removed after correctly positioing the veneer. 201204_03.jpg
Application of the veneer. The boards are removed after correctly positioing the veneer. 201204_03.jpg		 The veneer pieces were overlapped, then cut to form precise seams. 201204_04.jpg
The veneer pieces were overlapped, then cut to form precise seams. 201204_04.jpg		 The finished veneer. 201204_13.jpg
The finished veneer. 201204_13.jpg
The top three cut-outs. 010105_08.jpg
The top three cut-outs. 010105_08.jpg		 The cut out doors have a slight curvature. 010105_05.jpg
The cut out doors have a slight curvature. 010105_05.jpg		 After all 6 cut-outs. 290105_02.jpg
After all 6 cut-outs. 290105_02.jpg		 Cut-out detail. 290105_07.jpg
Cut-out detail. 290105_07.jpg
Cut-out detail. 290105_08.jpg
Cut-out detail. 290105_08.jpg		 Hardwood braces were attached to the inside of the doors to prevent warping. 290105_21.jpg
Hardwood braces were attached to the inside of the doors to prevent warping. 290105_21.jpg		 Door barces. 290105_25.jpg
Door barces. 290105_25.jpg		 Hardwood base glue up. 160205_16.jpg
Hardwood base glue up. 160205_16.jpg
Cut line traced using the body. 160205_26.jpg
Cut line traced using the body. 160205_26.jpg		 Base after cutting to trace line. 160205_28.jpg
Base after cutting to trace line. 160205_28.jpg		 Final base. 160205_32.jpg
Final base. 160205_32.jpg		 Trim preparation. 160205_47.jpg
Trim preparation. 160205_47.jpg
The trim piece showing the cut line. 160205_48.jpg
The trim piece showing the cut line. 160205_48.jpg		 Trim pieces after cutting. 160205_57.jpg
Trim pieces after cutting. 160205_57.jpg		 Trim piece in place. 160205_61.jpg
Trim piece in place. 160205_61.jpg		 Top being glued up.240205_11.jpg
Top being glued up.240205_11.jpg
Top after cutting to shape. 200305_32.jpg
Top after cutting to shape. 200305_32.jpg		 Hardware installation. 240205_19.jpg
Hardware installation. 240205_19.jpg		 Inside latch. 240205_21.jpg
Inside latch. 240205_21.jpg		 Installation of trim. 260205_10.jpg
Installation of trim. 260205_10.jpg
Cross section of the trim. 260205_11.jpg
Cross section of the trim. 260205_11.jpg		 Wood filler was needed for various purposes. 290105_10.jpg
Wood filler was needed for various purposes. 290105_10.jpg		 The veneer needed to be stained to match the hardwood pieces. 200305_04.jpg
The veneer needed to be stained to match the hardwood pieces. 200305_04.jpg		 The final finish was a hand rubbed tung oil. 290105_18.jpg
The final finish was a hand rubbed tung oil. 290105_18.jpg
Staining the body. 200305_06.jpg
Staining the body. 200305_06.jpg		 Staining the doors. 200305_10.jpg
Staining the doors. 200305_10.jpg		 Re-assembled body after staining. 200305_14.jpg
Re-assembled body after staining. 200305_14.jpg		 Installation of the back. 200305_34.jpg
Installation of the back. 200305_34.jpg
The body after application of the tung oil. 200305_37.jpg
The body after application of the tung oil. 200305_37.jpg		 The base and top were attached to the body with screws. Feet were attached to the base. 200305_39.jpg
The base and top were attached to the body with screws. Feet were attached to the base. 200305_39.jpg		 Cabinet in place in our living room. 200305_79.jpg
Cabinet in place in our living room. 200305_79.jpg		 Cabinet in place. 200305_46.jpg
Cabinet in place. 200305_46.jpg

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