Knife Display Case

comments (3) February 15th, 2010 in Reader's Gallery

David H David H, member
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My younger brother's wife "commissioned" me to make this knife display case for him as a Christmas gift.  The case (12" wide by 16" high) is made from walnut scraps from a large project I made using lumber cut decades ago from my father-in-law's farm in Ohio.  The shelves are made from cherry scraps left over from a set of bookcases I made for my wife. 

The case sides were joined to the top and bottom with hand-cut through dovetails.  

The finish includes stain and many coats of shellac, each rubbed out with 0000 steel wool, completed with an application of paste wax and buffed.

My brother, who is also a hobbyist woodworker, now has the case filled with his collection of pocket knives.


Design or Plan used: My Own Design - David Hall
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David H David H writes: Thanks to kunzstl and topscoach for your compliments. After working on a large project or piece of furniture, I find it really enjoyable to build a small cabinet or piece like this. And hand tool work is always fun!
Posted: 6:05 pm on February 23rd

kunzstl kunzstl writes: Ready like your case, i have a few knifes my self and been wanting to design one myself. Thanks for the kick start.
Posted: 11:04 pm on February 22nd

topscoach topscoach writes: It's a very nice piece of work. I especially like the unique 'through' dovetail joinery.
Posted: 3:31 am on February 17th

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