Shaker style CD case.

[Jason Tuinstra]

Here's a piece I built a little bit ago after seeing something very similar online (http://www.timothyclark.com/c_cdcab.html). We have a lot of cd's floating around and this keeps most of them in their place. Seeing as how the Shakers were lover's of music, I'm sure they would have had something like this for their cd's as well :D

The sides of the case were joined with dovetails using the d4. The joints of the table are peged with Walnut. The doors are as well, but these don't go all the way through. They are meant as more of an accent than anything else.

[Rob Littleton]

Dude, I like that........

That is nice.....

[Ron Jones near Indy]

I like this. Looks like another project on SMC I can't let LOML see.

[Steve Inniss]

Jason, Beautiful job. -Steve

[John Miliunas]

Very nice, Jason! Really enjoy all the detail and those dovetails really add an interesting and strong detail! Thanks for sharing. :cool:

[Jim Becker]

Let me echo Rob...DUDE, that's awesome! Nice project and good photos, too. Being partial to this style, you're welcome to drop it off here should you ever grow tired of it in your own house! :cool:

[Adan Madrid]

Jason,

That's very cherry! Love the lines and elegant simplicity! I look forward to seeing more of your work!

[Bob Lasley]

WOW Jason, nice piece! I really like the bookmatched back, in fact, I like everything about it.

Great job!

Bob

[Martin Shupe]

Jason,

Very fine work, as usual...

I like it!

Truly a Shaker style piece, with a modern use.

[Kevin Murdock]

Jason,

That's a really nice piece of furniture. I love the clean, simple lines and the cherry color to boot!

I have to ask, did you use some sort up photo editor to touch up the background in the picture? The reason I ask is that the lighting and resulting shadows seem skewed. Also the back wall and the flooring.

I hope I'm not stepping on any toes... the CD case looks fantastic.

/Kevin

[Terry Hatfield]

Jason,

Simply beautiful. You have done a fantistic job here. You should be very proud.

Terry

[Mark Singer]

Beautiful work! Nice design...and nice choice of wood!

[Tyler Howell]

Beautiful work Jason. Please keep this out of the ladies room. ;) When did you find time with that new addition to your family??:D

[Jason Tuinstra]

I have to ask, did you use some sort up photo editor to touch up the background in the picture? The reason I ask is that the lighting and resulting shadows seem skewed. Also the back wall and the flooring.

I hope I'm not stepping on any toes...

/Kevin

Kevin, my toes are just fine :D The shadows are skewed because I had a couple lamps pointed at the case when I took the picture. Alas, the weird shadows. I really like photography but the whole lighting thing is a real bear. :confused: I blurred the background a bit in Photoshop Elements and did a little sharpening. Beside that, that's my house. Here's what the case looks like in the "non-doctored" and "unposed" chaos of our TV room.

[Jason Tuinstra]

Tyler, You've touched on that great mystery once again. Who can explain furniture in bathrooms - except for the obvious pieces of course? Fortunately, I don't think our church ladies will have much use for a cd case in the bathroom, at least I hope not.

[Kevin Murdock]

Hey Jason,

I still stand behind what I said.... that piece is really nice! :D

I didn't doubt your work... the background just drew my eyes to it. I've messed around with photoshop from time to time also, but that's more my wife's forte.

If my work looks half as good as your cherry case, I'll be happy.

Thanks for sharing.
/Kevin

[Todd Burch]

Jason, beautiful piece!

In that space, I'm picturing a 4½' wide cherry Shaker piece, about 85" tall. 16" deep at the bottom and 10" deep on top, with a 42" high countertop. Six-light glass doors on top (4), and a single wide drawer just under the counter. Although, you'd have to lose the Ficus.

Todd
When you get this new one finished, let me know and I'll dispose of your CD cabinet!

[Jason Tuinstra]

Jason, beautiful piece!

In that space, I'm picturing a 4½' wide cherry Shaker piece, about 85" tall. 16" deep at the bottom and 10" deep on top, with a 42" high countertop. Six-light glass doors on top (4), and a single wide drawer just under the counter. Although, you'd have to lose the Ficus.

Todd
When you get this new one finished, let me know and I'll dispose of your CD cabinet!

LOL... I said Shaker style. I'll have to get permission to build a Shaker reproduction, not to mention a building permit. I do love the idea though. :D

[Roger Barga]

Hey Jason,

Two thumbs up. It is really a very nice piece of work - you should send a photo into FWW. How many hours did you put into the project and what finish did you apply to the cherry (it has beautiful uniform color).

cheers,
Roger



LOL... I said Shaker style. I'll have to get permission to build a Shaker reproduction, not to mention a building permit. I do love the idea though. :D

[chris toomey]

beautiful jason. very elegant, and the color is perfect!

[Brad Schafer]

jason - ignore todd ... he's got a bubinga buzz. :D

what are the dimensions of that thing, and how many CDs can it hold?

nice,

b

[Dave Avery]

Great work Jason. Cool design too.

The problem with CD's is that you want them at or near eye level. I need CD storage, too, and I was thinking about hanging a cabinet on the wall, but your idea of a table underneath is an elegant an functional solution. Dave.

[Tyler Howell]

Tyler, You've touched on that great mystery once again. Who can explain furniture in bathrooms - except for the obvious pieces of course? Fortunately, I don't think our church ladies will have much use for a cd case in the bathroom, at least I hope not.

Those Church Ladies!
Jason you have to keep an eye on them at all times. :D Knowing them like I do they will come up with a good use for it if you give them a chance. So put a chain on it or nail it to the floor.
I like your decor as well.
Beautiful work. ;)

[Tom Sweeney]

sorry I'm jumping in late here - but that is one beautiful cabinet. very well thought out, great wood & finish & nice joinery.

Man - some day I hope I can make something that nice.

[Eric Sanford]

Jason, that is gorgeous! A very well executed design.

Eric

[Boyd Gathwright]

Hi Jason,

Nice work, you go to the head of the class.

Simply Beautiful.

Boyd ;)



Here's a piece I built a little bit ago after seeing something very similar online (http://www.timothyclark.com/c_cdcab.html). We have a lot of cd's floating around and this keeps most of them in their place. Seeing as how the Shakers were lover's of music, I'm sure they would have had something like this for their cd's as well :D

The sides of the case were joined with dovetails using the d4. The joints of the table are peged with Walnut. The doors are as well, but these don't go all the way through. They are meant as more of an accent than anything else.

[Martin Shupe]

Hey Jason,

Two thumbs up. It is really a very nice piece of work - you should send a photo into FWW. How many hours did you put into the project and what finish did you apply to the cherry (it has beautiful uniform color).

cheers,
Roger

Jason,

Roger is correct, this one needs to be submitting to FWW for the monthly gallery.

[Mark Valsi]

Jason,

The Argonauts Would Be Proud Of That Great Job !!


Wow !!

[Jason Tuinstra]

Jason,
Roger is correct, this one needs to be submitting to FWW for the monthly gallery.

You guys are all very nice, but as I confessed in my initial post, the design is not original to me. I'm flattered that you like the piece, but don't you think FWW should be reserved for guys who execute their own designs and/or interpretations of standard pieces? Beside the Walnut accents, this is a pretty faithful copy of a custom piece. I'd hate to get mail that starts off with, "Hey Hack, that's my design!" Am I off base here?

BTW, to answer some of the other questions, the dimensions I worked off of are found at the link that I provided. If you want more details than this, send me a private message and I can get them to you. This took me roughly a week to make. Finish is Watco Danish oil w/cherry tint followed by lacquer. Hardware is from Rockler. It holds roughly 150 cds. On dry days like today - 152 :D

[Pete Lamberty]

Beautiful job Jason. You should be very proud of it

[Randy Gleckler]

That is very nice looking. Great Job.


Randy

[Tom Sweeney]

Till I read this :p


This took me roughly a week to make.


It would take me a week to find where I put those bookmatched panels for the back :rolleyes:

[Daniel Rabinovitz]

Jason
The CD cabinet looks really great - very nice craftsmanship.
Daniel

[Alan Turner]

Jason, My compliments on a piece well executed,and well finished. Where else would the Shakers have put their CD's? They must have had these sorts of pieces.
One week is a pretty good pace for this guy. Is the back a cabinet ply, or did you lay up the veneer yourself?
I would enjoy seeing more of your work.
Alan

[Jason Tuinstra]

Jason, My compliments on a piece well executed,and well finished. Where else would the Shakers have put their CD's? They must have had these sorts of pieces.
One week is a pretty good pace for this guy. Is the back a cabinet ply, or did you lay up the veneer yourself?
I would enjoy seeing more of your work.
Alan

Alan, thanks for the kind words. The back of the cabinet is 1/4" book matched Walnut (solid). The piece of Walnut I had wasn't wide enough so I put the pieces of cherry in. One solid piece might have looked better, but at the time I liked the look of the two thinner cherry strips. My version of creativity :D

[Alan Turner]

Jason,
I always say that you can only take what the wood will give you.
Looks great. Hope you were not insulted about the veneer comment. I don't look down on it at all, but I know that some do.

[Bill Grumbine]

Very nice Jason. I really like the walnut accents in the cherry!

Bill

[Chad Pater]

Very very nice, I echo everyone elses thoughts.

Hope the little one is doing well!

chad

[George Grubaugh]

That sir, is the nicest looking CD cabinet I've ever seen. Nice job. :cool: