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Episode 2: Build the Cabinet Part I of II

By Fine Woodworking Editors Jun 21, 2013

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Videos in the Series

Introduction: Bowfront Wall Cabinet

June 21, 2013

Matt Kenney offers an overview of his step-by-step video series on building a Bowfront Wall Cabinet. Episode 1 will be available on Friday, June 28th.
Episode 1: Making the Templates and Bending Form

June 21, 2013

Learn how to make easy work of curved furniture parts by preparing all the templates and bending forms required for this project using router techniques.
Episode 2: Build the Cabinet Part I of II

June 21, 2013

Learn how to cut and fit the Bowfront Cabinet's primary dovetail joinery. Episode 3 will be available on Friday, July 12th.
Episode 3: Build the Cabinet Part II of II

June 21, 2013

Complete the construction of the cabinet with the shelves and drawer dividers.
Episode 4: Making the Door Cores

June 21, 2013

Using the bending form construct curved, veneered doors over solid cores.
Episode 5: Making the Door Veneers

June 21, 2013

Produce your own shop-sawn veneers and edge banding for a seamless grain match on the cabinet doors.
Episode 6: Making the Drawers

June 21, 2013

Construct curved drawer fronts using bent lamination techniques.
Episode 7: Finishing Details

June 21, 2013

Add a back, custom drawer and door pulls, and learn about two different finishing techniques.

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About This Video Workshop

In this video workshop, Matt Kenney shows you how to add vacuum press veneering to your woodworking skill set by building a bowfront cabinet that features a subtle curve on its flush front and a beautiful mix of cherry, Douglas fir, and cocobolo. You’ll learn how to make shop-sawn veneers for curved doors and drawers, and a few joinery tricks for making drawers with curved fronts. This wall cabinet might be small, but it’s chock-full… More about this Video Workshop

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cohnaudio | Jun 20, 2019 08:14pm | #1
What a clear explanation of the entire process of building this cabinet. Bravo!
Btw, off topic, but what is the name and model of that light you attach to the router. I have been looking for a long time for just such a light

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