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Black Walnut and Ash Restaurant Counter for Thai Restaruant

comments (1) January 15th, 2009 in Reader's Gallery

LouM LouM, member
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Black Walnut and Ash were used to produce this register counter. Cabinet boxes not shown are 3/4prefinished birch ply with adjustable shelves.
Finshes are satin lacquer on sides and 5 top coats of poly were solled on the counter top to produce a mild textured but durable finish.
Black Walnut and Ash were used to produce this register counter. Cabinet boxes not shown are 3/4prefinished birch ply with adjustable shelves. - CLICK TO ENLARGE

Black Walnut and Ash were used to produce this register counter.

Cabinet boxes not shown are 3/4"prefinished birch ply with adjustable shelves.
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I built this counter for friends that own a Thai restaurant. The idea was to add a combination of woods which would accent with their Asian decor and make use of limited space where thier old counter was and allow for  easy acces for them from behind.

Materials and building procedure:

  • Cabinet boxes were mounted in place at 45 degree angles then framed between to accept the front and side panels. The top is than templated using 1/8: luan.
  • 3/4" ash frames were than made and router cut from behind to accept the black walnut panels.
  • Countertop base is 34" birch ply than 3/4"ash is cut biscuited and joined . Pocket screw are used beneath the top to fasten the black walnut edgeband. The hardwood top is fastened fome below with #8 -1-1/4 flat head cabibet screws.
  • Stain was thinned to  apply to the ash to darken and make the grain stand out and accompany  the walnut colours. Natural finishes used on the Walnut than topcoated with clear lacquers.

Design or Plan used: My own design - LM Design Custom Cabinetry
posted in: Reader's Gallery, , walnut, frame and panel, ash, asian inspired, plywood
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Aphyosemion Aphyosemion writes: The color contrast is beautiful. It is primarily dark with light trim, which is the exact opposite of what would come to mind for me. Very nice!
Posted: 11:29 am on April 8th

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