Cherry sideboard completed

[Robert Meyer]

I have finished a cherry sideboard project. It has many firsts for me, inset doors, use of brass butt hinges, dovetail center slides. Thanks to David DeCristoforo (in a former incarnation) the doors were less intimidating than I had imagined them to be. Thanks! Another lesson learned is to never ever use semi-gloss poly again. It resulted in a combination of satin and glossy patches on the top, even after 5 brushed coats with 320 grit sanding between each coat. I have even rubbed it out with pumice, better but not semi-glossly. Cherry is a stern mistress full of surprises, mystery and beauty.

[gary Zimmel]

Robert.

Beautiful job on the sideboard! I love the mission style.

[Greg Cole]

Very nice. Love the cherry. You did the style justice in your design (if it's yours) & execution.
I'll add to your sentiment about poly... except I'll say it's for floors & floors only. I'll never put it on a piece I build again.

Cheers.
Greg

[Jim W. White]

Beautiful sideboard! great wood use ...and I really like the "pull" hardware

Jim in Idaho

[Jim Becker]

Outstanding, Robert!

[Brent Ring]

Very Nice Work. Don't you love the education each project provides?

[Carl Eyman]

What would we do without it? Great work!

[Dave Verstraete]

Great looking sideboard. I love the mission style look done in cherry.

[John Bouthiette]

Excellent work, I love the look of cherry in most applications but your is terrific!

[John Thompson]

Excellent Robert.. cherry can be a challenge to finish from my experiences but looks great when done well. You did well it appears..

Sarge..

[Don Bullock]

That is a very beautiful piece that would look great in my dining room. The quality of the craftsmanship is very evident.

I better make sure SWMBO doesn't see it or I'll have a new project to add to my already long list.

[Tom Henderson2]

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Another lesson learned is to never ever use semi-gloss poly again.
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Just wondering what brand of poly you were using.... my very limited experience has been similar to yours using borg poly (minwax, etc)

I must say that I'm quite impressed with the execution though... all the doors appear to fit very nicely which is quite an achievement on a project like this.

If I ever get to the point that I try something as challenging as this, I hope mine turns out as well.

-TH

[Keith Beck]

Cherry is a stern mistress full of surprises, mystery and beauty.

Wow, that's almost poetic!

But seriously, beautiful piece!

Keith

[Joe Chritz]

Very nice. The misses liked the looks a lot and now we are discussing using cherry over 1/4 sawn oak for the entertainment center. It also looks like I will be using inset doors this time around. Thanks a lot.

I agree with the comment about poly being for floors, however there is a world of difference between borg poly and good stuff.

Joe

[Walt Caza]

Hi Robert,
That turned out great!
Beautiful wood and beautiful work...
I have cherry on my someday list as well.
Any chance you might give us a peek on the inside?
I don't mean to be greedy, just love your sideboard...
take it easy,
Walt