John Miliunas
09-18-2005, 1:12 PM
For so many of you naysayers out there, who think all I do is collect tools, I do have occasion to use them, as well! :) Shortly before leaving for my surprise trip, the LOML had requested something simple for her entertainment area in the living room. She, being the local garage sale queen, had purchased a couple marble pedestals, which had originally been meant for a dining room ensemble. She's into "funky" styles and thought it would be cool to use them for her area, with some simple shelf to straddle the two for the flat panel, sat receiver and DVD player.
The two key things my client wanted was to keep it simple and, that the shelf holding the components be hung in such a way as to mimic the angle of the pedestals. I selected Black Walnut for the main components and BE Maple for the apron. The apron both, helps to set the whole thing off a little as well provide strength to the entire length (6'). I found the angle of the "vertical" supports to be at 10° and cut those accordingly. Virtually, the whole project was done with pocket screws and glue. Finish was a coat of Velvit oil and a few coats of Arm-R-Seal. Not exactly "fine furniture", but the LOML is pleased with it and that's what counts! Thanks for taking a peek and, as usual, critiques are welcome.:) :cool:
The two key things my client wanted was to keep it simple and, that the shelf holding the components be hung in such a way as to mimic the angle of the pedestals. I selected Black Walnut for the main components and BE Maple for the apron. The apron both, helps to set the whole thing off a little as well provide strength to the entire length (6'). I found the angle of the "vertical" supports to be at 10° and cut those accordingly. Virtually, the whole project was done with pocket screws and glue. Finish was a coat of Velvit oil and a few coats of Arm-R-Seal. Not exactly "fine furniture", but the LOML is pleased with it and that's what counts! Thanks for taking a peek and, as usual, critiques are welcome.:) :cool: