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Cherry Tool Cabinet

comments (6) February 28th, 2010 in Reader's Gallery

kingwah kingwah, member
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Here is a version of the tool cabinet featured in a recent issue of Woodsmith. Mine is cherry. Finally a decent home for my handtools!


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kerfwerks kerfwerks writes: I'm just imagining the sound of the tambour sliding up.I love it when someone finds a new route to an old destination. Plus elevating the humble flush ring pulls to high art. Sweet!
Posted: 1:50 pm on March 10th

kingwah kingwah writes: Now you got me! I ran out of cherry when it came time to do the rollup door and the drawer fronts so I found some stock I had in my shop for a couple of years. I made the mistake of not recording the species when I purchased it. All I know is that it is in the mahogany family. It machines very nicely -- but has somewhat of a "soapy" feel when freshly cut and coated my blade teeth with a fine oily residue. To my surprise, it sanded down nicely and looks terrific with a about 5 coats of tung oil varnish. As I thought about it, the natural lubrication in this wood made it perfect for the tambour door since it's destined to a lifetime of sliding in a groove.
Posted: 1:17 pm on March 5th

jedgberi jedgberi writes: I like the contrasting woods, which ones did you use?
Posted: 9:51 pm on March 4th

USMCDENNIS USMCDENNIS writes: Very nice. Your cabinet is great! I love shop projects. They're sometimes better then building for others. I'm third envious!
Posted: 8:55 am on March 1st

StevenJohn StevenJohn writes: Excellent workmanship throughout. More like a castle than a home for your handtools. Mark me the second envious woodworker.
Posted: 3:47 am on March 1st

zbop zbop writes: Most impressive. I'm envious. I know you will keep up the good work. Kudos.

Posted: 5:49 pm on February 28th

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