I am new to this site and these forums. I stumbled into SMC entirely by accident while looking for a hardware source. I was impressed with the knowledgeable responses and your supportive and helpful membership. I decided to join to learn what I can and to contribute in instances where my thoughts might add some value. Having been a woodworker for a fairly long time, I’ve built a number of furniture pieces over the years and have even completed a large project now and then.
Most recently I lost my job as a result of a merger and have had more free time than I ever thought I needed. But for years I wanted to build the Cherry buffet on the cover of the Robert Yoder book Cabinetry, (1992, Rodale Press), and I capitalized on the available time to do it in a couple months of about half-time work. The time required explains why an unemployed IT guy shouldn’t plan to make a living building furniture! I have attached a couple of photos.
The construction is faithful to the plan in the book. I used OSB core Cherry plywood (new to me) for the sides and Birch plywood for the interior parts of the carcase and back. The top, doors, moldings and face trim are solid Cherry. The finish is General Finishes Antique Cherry stain followed by a shellac wash coat, and several coats of GF satin or semi-gloss oil/poly wipe-on finish, all sanded with 400-600 grit between coats. Hardest parts? Squaring the large carcase, milling and mitering the feet. The next challenge is to get it up the basement stairs… I will be looking for a plan for a table and chairs that would complement this piece and would welcome your ideas. As a “new guy” I look forward to interesting and informative discussions on the forums.
-CJS
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