CD Cabinet FINALLY Finshed-Delivered! *PICS*

[Dennis Peacock]

Well...it has been a long, hard road to travel for me during this whole project. It has been 9 months in the making. From expressed need to idea phase to design phase and finally one to final design phase and start of construction. It took me 3 months part-time to get this baby done and I finally delivered it tonight. My customer was EXTREMELY thrilled with the final product, fit and finish. It looks very nice next to his Gloss Lacquered piano!!

The cabinet was constructed from Red Oak plywood and edge banded with solid red oak. The diamonds and face frame edging are Padauk and the music lines and notes are Madagascar Ebony. The "backbone" part of the cabinet has a steel threaded rod that runs from the bottom of the cabinet to the top to add additional support and rigidity. I didn't like the plywood veneer on the "backbone" of the cabinet, so I made my own veneer out of QSRO and sanded to 1/8" thick. This was my first veneer job and I believe that it came out pretty nice. The finish is 5 coats of Deft Clear Gloss Lacquer and then hand rubbed with Johnsons Paste Wax and 0000 steel wool.

Here are a few pics of the cabinet:<BR><BR>
Here is the entire cabinet in full view. This is a corner style cabinet and was my first "corner cabinet" ever built. Needless to say that it was a "learning" experience for me on most aspects of this project.<BR>
<img src="http://home.alliancecable.net/~woodworker/cdcab_front-5.jpg"><BR><BR>
Here is a closeup of the final finished "face" board on the front of the cabinet.<BR>
<img src="http://home.alliancecable.net/~woodworker/face_board-17.jpg"><BR><BR>
Here is a closeup shot of the inside shelves with edge banding and a 7 degree oak strip glued to the top edge to provide "tilt" to the CD's when placed on each of the shelves.<BR>
<img src="http://home.alliancecable.net/~woodworker/Inside_cabinet-22.jpg"><BR><BR>
Here is a shot of the cabinet with the interior lighting turned on to full brightness. I installed a magnetic programmable dimmer switch inside the top of the cabinet so it wouldn't be seen from the outside of the cabinet.<BR>
<img src="http://home.alliancecable.net/~woodworker/cdcabinet-lite-7.jpg"><BR><BR>
Here is a shot of the 3 recessed mini-lights that I installed. And Yes...that is a wooden switch plate cover. I made it from some poplar in the shop. I just couldn't see putting one of those cheap plastic plate covers in this cabinet after spending as much time on this cabinet as I did. :) <BR>
<img src="http://home.alliancecable.net/~woodworker/inside_lighting-18.jpg"><BR><BR>
Last but not least, is my engraved brass signature. I had these made by a fellow Ex-Ponder that does this type of engraving for a living. He gets $20 for 6 of these.<BR>
<img src="http://home.alliancecable.net/~woodworker/brass_nameplate-24.jpg"><BR><BR>
I wish to say special thanks for the following for their assistance and advice on this project: <b>Bob Lasley, Terry Hatfield, and Ace Cramer</b> and all the rest of you here on SMC that offered help, advice and pointers during this whole project.

Thanks for viewing.

[Lloyd Robins]

Very nice! The workmanship is great, the finish is wonderful, and the rest hits exactly the right "note!" Good job, thanks for posting.

[mike malone]

Well...it has been a long, hard road to travel for me during this whole project. It has been 9 months in the making.

Thanks for viewing.

hey Dennis
Nice slick job, very pro.
but i bet you were glad to see the end of it after 9 months??
best
mike

[aurelio alarcon]

Beautiful work Dennis. Absolutely beautiful!

[Glenn Clabo]

Very...very...very nice work Dennis.

[Terry Quiram]

Dennis

What a wonderful cabinet! You did a super job with the inlay. I am glad to see you didn't color the wood. The Red Oak is beautiful. I love it. If that was mine I wouldn't have minded the wait. Well done sir!

Terry

[Bob Marino]

Beautiful piece of work, Dennis. How did you make the notes and music lines?

Bob

[Dave Brandt]

Beautiful work, beautiful cabinet! And that's about the prettiest oak I've seen. Thanks for sharing.

[Steve Jenkins]

Dennis, ya done good bud. Looks really nice. I bet you are oh so glad to have it finished and delivered.Who made the medalion for you? It looks good. Once again NICE JOB. Steve-

[Kirk (KC) Constable]

Excellent.

KC

[Noah Alkinburgh]

Dennis,

Fantastic! Boy that was a labor, and hopefully a labor of love. Thanks for sharing the pictures. I really like the lighting and the padauk accents. I think padauk is quickly becoming my favorite wood.

Noah

[Keith Starosta]

Dennis,

Spectacular job! When I looked at it, I immidiately smiled, both inside and out. It really reminds me of the work my Dad used to do before he passed. Thanks very much for sharing the pictures of your hard work!

One question....what are the overall dimensions of that bad boy? Looks like it'll take up a nice chunk of corner space.

Keith

[Dave Smith]

Hi Dennis,

Very nice job. Next time you will be able to make the cabinet faster and for a whole lot more money.

Dave Smith

Still on east coast time in Longview, WA.

[Ace Karner]

Great job, Dennis you have certainly earned an advanced degree in furniture building. Now on the bigger and better things, one day we'll be referring to you as Dr. Dennis :)

[Terry Hatfield]

Dennis,

You really out did yourself on that one!!!! Fantastic job. What next????

Terry

[Todd Burch]

You've given birth! Great job Dennis. How many CDs will it hold? Did you make any money on it? Let's see, over 9 months, averaging 1 hour a week, that's 39 hours - but you probably spent less time than that. Do you spray or brush your lacquer?

[John Miliunas]

Hey Dennis,

Wonderful job on the cabinet! Not your "typical" storage box, by any stretch of the imagination! Very nice touch with the inlays and I'm very impressed with the obvious and meticulous attention to detail. Just another shining example of handmade quality, which I need to strive for! Very inspiring and thanks for the looks-ie! :cool:

[Jim Becker]

Wow! That's great, Dennis! Very nice job on a very creative and attractive piece. :p

[Mike Buteau]

WOW ;) Very nice.

[Don Abele]

Dennis, that thing is fantastic. Excellent job, thanks for sharing.

Be well,

Doc

[Von Bickley]

Dennis,
Great looking cabinet. I know the customer was well pleased. Maybe with all the money you're making on furniture, you can quit doing all that "call-in work" on the week-ends. Just tell them you don't want to be on call anymore. ;)

Great work... Thanks for letting us see the pictures. :)

[Eric Sanford]

Beautiful, Dennis! Some wonderful accent touches with the diamonds on the sides, the lights, and of course the musical notes! Congrats on a job well done!

I also like the customized engraved emblem....... is your friend willing to do this for others? I'd be interested if so!

Eric

[Randy Gleckler]

Dennis,

That looks really nice as everyone has said. Very Impressive..


Randy

[Brad Schafer]

sharp, Dennis. very sharp. (no pun intended)


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[David Blangger]

I didn't like the plywood veneer on the "backbone" of the cabinet, so I made my own veneer out of QSRO and sanded to 1/8" thick. This was my first veneer job and I believe that it came out pretty nice. And Yes...that is a wooden switch plate cover. I made it from some poplar in the shop. I just couldn't see putting one of those cheap plastic plate covers in this cabinet after spending as much time on this cabinet as I did.

Dennis,

You have truly stepped up to the next level. You have shamed me to strech a little further. Now my line about *...not liking xxxxxxxx on a project* seems hollow when I could have been a little more creative and changed xxxxxxx. ;)

[Scott Coffelt]

I likey, I also would be interested in knowing more about the brass logo plates and if the person would be willing to do others. I have a wood burner type, but it is only good for placing in hidden locations. I would love to include logos in a spot that can be seen. I recently bought a leather chair and notice they place a small medalion on the outside. I thought it was a neat idea.

[Dennis Peacock]

First of all...THANK YOU for all your kind comments and compliments. Answers to your questions.

The music lines and notes were "inlayed" from made up solid stock. I had to make a template for the router inlay kit to make the music notes. The lines were made on the TS with a thin kerf blade cutting only 1/8" deep. Making the lines out of Ebony was really touch since I was sanding wood strips basically 1/8" by 1/8"....and Ebony is brittle to begin with. and the connecting bar on the notes are only 1/8" wide and thick and I can't begin to tell you how many of those I broke before I had enough notes to make up the panel.

Todd mentioned that I may have spent less than 39 hours on the cabinet. NOT....total hours spent from idea to completition is 192 total hours. I believe that I can get the next one down to around 90 hours.

I done a mix of top coat application. Some was sprayed and then brushed over and some was brushed and then sprayed over. I did use the Deft Brushing Lacquer and I like how it applies and finishes.

Did I make any money on this project? A little. I made expenses plus about $200. This was for a friend and co-worker of mine so I didn't charge what I WILL BE CHARGING for the next one. ;)

This cabinet will hold about 918 CD's and the customer already has over 700 music CD's and none of them are burned or copied CD's....all original store bought CD's. Quiet an investment.

The cabinet is 66" tall by 30" wide (from back corner to each cabinet edge. The distance between each of the shelves is a clear 5-1/2". The sides of the cabinet are 7-1/2" wide and is 30" across the front.

The emblem was ingraved by and ex-ponder and will engrave them for anyone that wants to purchase them.....at least that is what he said last year when I got mine done. I will post his contact info later.

One of the things I have learned out of all this is:
<b><i>
We never get any better at our craft if we never force ourselves to "stretch" our knowledge, skill and attitude.!!</i></b>

Yes...it was VERY painful.
Yes...it was VERY tedious.
Yes...it was VERY labor intensive.
Yes...it was VERY frustrating.
Yes...it was VERY challenging.
and
Yes...it was VERY "rewarding".

I had to rebuild several of the pieces more than THREE TIMES to get it right before I put it to "fine wood". Just the inlay work alone was 1 complete month of part-time work to get is all "right".

I used three different types of glue on this project:
Titebond II
Titebone Liquid Hide Glue
Elmer White Glue

The lighting came from Rockler and the switch came from the local Lowes and was $30 for the switch.

Terry H. asked what was next? Well...I still have to finish up the two chests-of-drawers for my two oldest sons. Yes...I know it....they have been in the making for over a year now.....I intend on getting those done and in their room before Christmas. Then it will be on to some adirondack chairs and then on to a much needed entertainment center.
After all that? A master bedroom suite for LOML and I since we are still using furniture from when I was SIX Years old.... :)

Once again, thanks for all your kind comments. I'm just not so sure I would do this project again. ;)

[Ray Johnson]

Dennis,

What a magnificent project. It would be a proud piece of furniture in any one's home.

[Richard McComas]

Yes! very nice, what they all said. I particularly like the way you built the inside corner.

Rich

[Ted Shrader]

Dennis -

Very nice work as usual. Interesting design and concepts included.

Well Done,
Ted

[Jim Becker]

<b><i>
We never get any better at our craft if we never force ourselves to "stretch" our knowledge, skill and attitude.!!</i></b>

Amen to that, Dennis. There is nothing more true about this or any other craft.

[paul comer]

One word, AWSOME!!!!!!!!!! :eek: :rolleyes: :o ;)

[Bob Lasley]

Dennis,

I think a big ol' attaboy is in order here. I knew you had it in you all along, ya just needed a little coaxin' to get it out. That is one beautiful piece and the inlay work is fabulous. I should think you'll be getting orders after some of that feller's friends see it. Be sure and quote high, it's worth it.

Great job,
Bob

[Kevin Gerstenecker]

Dennis, that CD Cabinet is WAY NICE! I really can't add much more that hasn't already been said, but I think that is one of the most outstanding cabinets I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing! REALLY, REALLY NICE WORK DUDE! :D

[Bryan Nuss]

A beautiful, beautiful job! Well done!

[Dennis Peacock]

I have had several questions about where to get the brass name plate.

I got them from:

Rick Doby
rdoby@triad.rr.com

I have also been asked about why the wood grain runs differently on the shelves? The customer wanted a mix of "grain pattern" on the shelve and just enough to catch the eye for another look.

BTW, I used adjustable feet (3 of them) under the base and each foot supports up to 200 pounds each.

I think I have covered about all there is on this. I "think". :)

[Bruce Page]

VERY Cool Dennis! It's easy to see why your customer was thrilled. Great work!

[Matt Bridges]

That looks amazing! It's a fabulous piece and top class for sure!

Matt

[Ed Marks]

I'm not sure exactly what to say after reading 3 pages of well deserved praise. My first impression was "oh wow". My second, third, and subsequent ones were more OH WOW! The inlay is brilliant. I stared at the close-up for minutes and realized it was ebony before reading the text. Where did you find that much ebony without streaks?

Great work!

[Dennis Peacock]

Where did you find that much ebony without streaks?

Great work!

Ed,

The ebony I got was gathered up for me by Mr. Bob Lasley in Tulsa, OK. He hand picked it for me and I saw that there simply wasn't hardly any streaks in this piece at all. All the hand clapping goes to <b>Mr. Lasley</b> for picking out such a fine piece of ebony for this project. I am sure that if I had of ordered it, it simply wouldn't have been this pretty of a piece.

Thanks for the great comments and praise.!! I worked long and hard on this and I had only hoped that my fellow ww'ers here on SMC would find this as a nice piece of work.

Now...if I can only make a piece of furniture...I mean a <b>bench</b> like Terry Hatfield's bench, I would be all set. :)