Honduras Mahogany Bufett

[Craig D Peltier]

I finally had the time to use some Honduras Mahogany (slab and planks) I had been saving. I built this 8 foot long buffet. The slab was 22x 14 feet x 2.5 thick. I made the legs and another table out of the rest.The draws are all hardwood birch interiors. I used khaya plywood for interior shelves and bottom and top. The sides I made out of solid Hondo.




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[Mark Valsi]

wow !!! That top is fantastic, and the rest of the wood is beautiful as well. More pics !!!

[frank shic]

love it! how heavy was that top?

[Craig D Peltier]

love it! how heavy was that top?

Haha, I honestly think I hurt my self pretty good lifting it the first time. Without exaggeration I would say the unit before all the soft close slides and draws and doors and shelves were in it, weighed about 225. The slab was about 200 I guess in its full length, I know it was 50bd feet.

[Craig D Peltier]

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[Mike Wilkins]

That is a fine piece of woodwork. Just curious what kind of finishing schedule did you use? Thanks.

[Craig D Peltier]

All my stuff is a sprayed lacquer unless its a working surface then its a pre catalyzed varnish. It was sanded to 120 then the top to 220 then by hand after that to 400. It has 5 coats on it.

Thanks

[Jim Rimmer]

That's gorgeous. I just finished two end tabes of Honduran Mahogany but I didn't have the figure you hve in that top.

[Stan Mitchell]

Wow! What a show piece! That's an amazing chunk of wood you milled.

[Tom Scott]

Beautiful piece of wood for the top, and you definitely did it justice.
Question: I assume there are other interior supports at the bottom that you don't see?

[Bruce Page]

Beautiful! The thick top fits the piece very well.

[frank shic]

Haha, I honestly think I hurt my self pretty good lifting it the first time. Without exaggeration I would say the unit before all the soft close slides and draws and doors and shelves were in it, weighed about 225. The slab was about 200 I guess in its full length, I know it was 50bd feet.

well craig, i don't think you'll have to worry about any one running off with that beauty lol

[Paul Cahill]

Absolutely gorgeous top. I love the design too.

Paul

[Craig D Peltier]

Beautiful piece of wood for the top, and you definitely did it justice.
Question: I assume there are other interior supports at the bottom that you don't see?

I put one across the middle underneath that sits on the floor that you dont see.Center partitions are glued and screwed to the top ply under slab and the back is held on with a bunch of staples to prevent it from sagging or failing.

THANKS :)

[Sam Murdoch]

Very lovely piece in its simplicity and craftsmanship, and great wood selection. Nicely done.

[Jim Becker]

I really like that piece, Craig. It would look wonderful in our great room at the dining end...when will it arrive? :D :D :D (Seriously, that's masterful!)

[Todd Burch]

Very nice Craig! That figure sure popped!

Todd

[Paul Saffold]

Beautiful work, Craig.

[Brent VanFossen]

What they all said. That top is stunning. All around nice work.

[Craig D Peltier]

I really like that piece, Craig. It would look wonderful in our great room at the dining end...when will it arrive? :D :D :D (Seriously, that's masterful!)

Thanks Jim! Let my back recoup from lifting it , then keep and eye out for a box truck backing in. You can load me up with some nice PA cherry! :)

[Jeff Monson]

VERY nice Craig, well done on every aspect. Love the figure in the top.

[John Nesmith]

Incredible. Very, very nice work.

[Mark Singer]

Really nice! Great work!

[Craig D Peltier]

Really nice! Great work!

Thanks Mark! Appreciate it.