This is a small showcase cabinet I made as my final project while attending the College of the Redwoods’ Fine Woodworking Program. The idea was to keep the design as simple (and manageable) as possible, and use the project as an exercise in veneering and glasswork – two techniques for which the school is particularly known.
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Grout float
The red foam on these grout floats grip well to wood, and the large handle keeps your hands safely away from bits and blades.
- Good stock removal and dust collection without a vacuum - Average for both with a vacuum - Handling was very good, but a little less so with a vacuum attached - Easy to grip around the waist
The Rikon’s power and capacity are comparable to the other smaller models, but a few issues held it back. Because the chip bag hangs a bit loosely on the canister, it tends to slip off during changes. On the plus side, it’s the only small collector with a 5-in.-dia. intake, so if you discard the Y-junction with the 4-in. ports, and run a 5-in. hose closer to your machines, you’ll add efficiency.
This machine joints a very good surface, with a fence that is flat and smooth-moving. The fence is easy to set to 90°, and it stayed that way. The 90° stop was also easy to set and reliable. The start and stop buttons can be installed above or below the infeed table.
Showcase Cabinet in Teak and Alaskan Yellow Cedar. Oil finish outside, shellac-and-wax polish inside.
The case of the cabinet is veneered over Baltic-birch ply and doweled together. The door is a solid, bent-laminated frame with three panes of glass. Both veneer and laminates are shop-sawn.
Detail of the inside of the door. Glass mullions are held in with stops, which are in turn held in with small brads.
Detail of the top corner of the cabinet. The hinges are made by Bob Sanderson, of Wood Joint Studio in Fort Bragg, CA. These are, in my opinion, the best hinges money can buy.
The door is held in place with a classic, Krenov-style spring-loaded flipper, mortised into the top interior face of the cabinet.
I love this piece Clark. I thought it looked familiar but didn't realise that "clarkatron" was you until I read the blurb at the end. I've visited your site a few times over the last few months, you have some beautiful work there. I love the Banks St. Coffee table, and am taking some inspiration from the leg and top interaction.
Congratulations on making such a beautiful item. I love the bright colour of wood inside the cabinet. I looks delicate without being flimsy. I just love it. well done
Hey Clark! Awesome job. I really like this piece as well. I dont know if you ever got back to Bronxwest but is the glass curved or straight? I like the contrasting woods.
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the sides look like they've been bent too or at least set in at an angle? Spectacular work!
I love this piece Clark. I thought it looked familiar but didn't realise that "clarkatron" was you until I read the blurb at the end. I've visited your site a few times over the last few months, you have some beautiful work there. I love the Banks St. Coffee table, and am taking some inspiration from the leg and top interaction.
Congratulations on making such a beautiful item. I love the bright colour of wood inside the cabinet. I looks delicate without being flimsy. I just love it. well done
Hi. I met you last fall at the CR 25 year reunion. Nice cabinet.
-Ted
nice looking cabinet. is the glass curved also ? it looks straight in the photo
hell of a job Clarkito. Hope you're doing incredibly great. It looks really nice I really like the choice of woods and the simple design.
Nice looking cabinet Clark. Adjustable shelves too! The cabinet has nice lines. Pleasing to the eye.
Hey Clark! Awesome job. I really like this piece as well. I dont know if you ever got back to Bronxwest but is the glass curved or straight? I like the contrasting woods.
It Looks great. Thanks for sharing.
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