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Old 09-01-2009, 04:30 PM   #1
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Default Completed Apothecary Cabinet.
Well it has taken a few weeks but I am finally complete with the Apothecary cabinet I have been working on. I didn’t want to rush the finishing process so I probably took longer than I needed, but it isn’t going to be presented until Christmas so I figured I had a little bit of time.
All the cabinet pieces: top, sides, drawers are all made from African Mahogany and the Navy Pilot wings in the top are made from Hard Maple. I tried to build all the components using traditional cabinet making methods and I am quite happy with the final result. I don’t have a planer or jointer so all the boards that I had to re-saw I hand planed flat after I glued everything up. I left the inside surfaces of the cabinet case and the underside of the top with the hand plane tool marks for effect.
I finished everything with five coats of Sam Maloof Oil & Varnish mixture that is a hand rubbed application. I appreciate everybody’s comments from the in-progress post that I made and I am glad I took Dvoigt’s advice and decided not to stain it and just go natural.
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Old 09-01-2009, 04:42 PM   #2
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That is a really nice piece! I am glad you did not stain it, that wood is beautiful with that finish.
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The finished product is quite amazing. I hope the recipient of that chest has some inkling of the amount of work you must have put into it with hand tools. Great job!
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wow - that is a beautiful piece of funiture
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Excellent job Everyman,
Very impressive piece. Did you make the wings inlay? Nice job on everything.
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Fantastic piece !!!

Definitely gives me inspiration to get busy too.
Whomever receives that for Christmas will be truly happy.
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That is a beautiful piece! Well done.

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Excellent job Everyman,
Very impressive piece. Did you make the wings inlay? Nice job on everything.
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Thanks for all the comments.
Firehawk yes I did make and carve the wings by hand. I bought a set of carving tools from Woodcraft and practiced until I felt comfortable enough to do it for real. You can still see some of the carving tool marks in the very ends of the feathers that I couldn't quite get all the way out.
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I agree , beautiful project and job.
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That is a fine looking piece of furniture, well done.
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