I will be starting to gather materials and prepare for my build of a Stickley based piece for my home.
p_89-1908DR_3DispBuffPROF_o_s_.jpg
It will be quarter sawn white oak with aniline dye to darken the wood and a wiping varnish finish. Finished up with a black wax to fill the pores and contrast with the wood grain. I have done simple square leaded glass for another A&C build I did. But am not sure if I will do this leaded glass or farm it out.
I have prepared a sketch up model to the dimensions needed to fit the location it will be in our home.
stickley buffet.jpg
Dims are
72" Long for the top. case is 6 inches less so 66" long.
17" deep
32" high.
i have a few questions about construction methods. Hoping for some help.
1. I plan on shiplapped or T n G solid wood back center screwed to rabbets in the back of the case.. Wondering what thickness material might be appropriate. 3/8ths? 1/2"?.
2. The design of this case relies on frame and panel sides with a single long bottom rail (one front and one back ) going across the length of the entire 66" case. I will be using a Domino for floating tenon joints. Wondering if this would call for 1" thick material for the side frames and/or the single long 2 3/4" wide bottom rail along the front and back of the case?
3. Doors are inset with butt hinges.. Is 3/4" thick material for door frames appropriate structurally, considering the leaded panels will add some wight on the relatively small doors? would 7/8 or 1" be necessary?
4. How should I secure the top. I was assuming pillow blocks held by recesses in the cabinet sides and dividers would work well here?
Thanks in advance.