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  1. 10-28-2016, 11:02 PM #1
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    QSWO Media Center

    Almost 2 years ago I started the design for this Stickley style media center.

    It's basically two Stickley no. 803 china cabinets that I "cut in half" to flank the Stickley 'inspired" media cabinet. The Media cabinet features a 19" rack mount center section. All the doors are thru tenon for strength. The China cabinets have LED lighting in recessed extrusions from Lee Valley.

    To make the many tenons, I constructed a dual blade setup with spacers to get repeatable tenons. A real time saver.

    The project had many periods of dormancy as other duties and activities beckoned beyond my basement woodshop. My wife and I live in Vermont so outdoor hikes, biking, and kayak adventures are high on our list.

    I used Jeff Jewitt's Stickley finishing techniques. I substituted his oil based finishes for GF water borne dyes, glazes, and High performance top coat. The 1st dye step was sealed with a shellac wash coat.

    My wife asked that I have this project completed for Tom Brady's return on the Patriot's game 4. I beat the deadline 10 minutes before the kickoff!

    Hope you enjoy this post,
    Chris
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  3. 10-28-2016, 11:14 PM #2
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    Wow, nice. I love QSWO.

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  4. 10-28-2016, 11:56 PM #3
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    Very nice! I love the flexible design. If you ever get a larger screen you can just move the pieces out as needed!
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  5. 10-29-2016, 7:14 AM #4
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    You do beautiful work Chris!
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    Beautiful. What a great way to frame a TV. I really like the "front and side only" glass treatment on the piers. It also seems to suit the space where it lives. Well done.
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  7. 10-29-2016, 2:46 PM #6
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    Beautiful wood and GREAT craftsmanship. That's as good as it gets....
    I also love that rocking chair in the last picture......
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  8. 10-31-2016, 10:36 PM #7
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    Very nice looking cabinet set.
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  9. 10-31-2016, 11:46 PM #8
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    Very nicely done Sir!
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