Media stand - Cherry, Curly Koa, Curly Maple

[David Falkner]

I mostly stay in the musical instruments and CNC forums but thought I'd share this project here.

This is a project I began about a year ago and recently completed so I figured a video was in order. Gotta' warn you this is a long video but it includes almost every step of the build process, including mistakes, midstream modifications, design changes, etc. Since the video is so long I have attached a few photos of the completed stand. Enjoy!
018 - Straight on view.jpg
017 - Right side detail.jpg
014 - Completed media stand - from left.jpg
If you're inclined to watch the video I highly recommend watching it on a computer or streamed to a TV rather than watching on your phone.

[Paul F Franklin]

It's beautiful David! Love the fake book "support", that's a very clever detail.

[David Falkner]

Thanks, Paul! That little afterthought turned out to be my favorite part.

[John Ziebron]

Very nice design and the use of contrasting woods. Matching speaker stands next?

[David Falkner]

Very nice design and the use of contrasting woods. Matching speaker stands next?

Thank you, John! Yes, as I mentioned in the video that's the next project. Well, after I make new shutters for the house and build a bucket garden (according to my wife this morning - ).

[David Falkner]

Ok, for grins we played the YouTube video of this build on the TV that is on the media stand!
020 - Video on TV.jpg

[George Yetka]

Very nice work

[David Falkner]

Very nice work

Thanks, George! It was a fun build, for sure.

[Maurice Mcmurry]

It is so pretty I would not be looking at the TV!

[David Falkner]

It is so pretty I would not be looking at the TV!

Thanks, Maurice! I confess to looking at it each time I'm in the room simply because it was a year-long build and the wood is so gorgeous.

[David Stone (CT)]

Nice work. And I watched and enjoyed your video. Years and years ago, Fine Woodworking had an article on veneering by using an iron to heat PVA glue. I thought at the time, what an interesting technique, but never got around to trying it. Inspired by your example and tutorial in your video, I think I will.

[David Falkner]

Nice work. And I watched and enjoyed your video. Years and years ago, Fine Woodworking had an article on veneering by using an iron to heat PVA glue. I thought at the time, what an interesting technique, but never got around to trying it. Inspired by your example and tutorial in your video, I think I will.

Thanks, David! Glad you liked the video, too. And you'll love the veneering technique; I've used it for years and it's always been a good method for me.