Comments

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   zbop | Feb 28, 2010 10:49pm | #1

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

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   StevenJohn | Mar 01, 2010 08:47am | #2

   Excellent workmanship throughout. More like a castle than a home for your handtools. Mark me the second envious woodworker.

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   USMCDENNIS | Mar 01, 2010 01:55pm | #3

   Very nice. Your cabinet is great! I love shop projects. They're sometimes better then building for others. I'm third envious!

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   jedgberi | Mar 05, 2010 02:51am | #4

   I like the contrasting woods, which ones did you use?

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   kingwah | Mar 05, 2010 06:17pm | #5

   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.

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   kerfwerks | Mar 10, 2010 06:50pm | #6

   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!