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Ep 1: Building a Cabinet on Stand with Tim Coleman—Introduction

This cabinet is highlighted with circle inlay that reflects light differently depending on its grain orientation.
Author Headshot By Tim Coleman May 23, 2025
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    About This Video Workshop

    This intimate video series follows legendary woodworker Tim Coleman as he designs and builds a cabinet on stand—a timeless form made famous by his teacher, James Krenov. Filmed over the course of four months, the series captures the making of a career-defining piece that embodies both tradition and innovation. Crafted from quartersawn curly cherry sourced from the personal stash of Jere Osgood, the cabinet features lumber core construction and intricately veneered marquetry panels. The elegant… More about this Video Workshop

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    1. james_bkf | | #1

      Tim, that is a Beautiful piece. I will try making the lumbercore ply. What type of vacuume system do you use? I’ve been wanting to try veneering.
      Thanks James from Bakersfield.

      1. colemant | | #2

        Thank you, Jim! I have an old vacuum pump from Mercury Vacuum Systems, but they are no longer in business. Vacuum Pressing Systems in Maine make some nice units, as well as other companies. You don't need a vacuum pump for smaller scale projects. For a number of years I used clamps and cauls, and it worked fine.

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