Thread: Occasional Cabinet WIP

Looking good John, if she likes drawers you need this...Octagonal Storage.jpg

I hope it comes out big enough, the build thread is here....I Need help finding a plan for this octagonal rotating hardware store screw cabinet

Chris,

I dare not show her that. Are you going to build one?

It is not planned at the moment and but the concept fascinates me. Apparently they were common in US hardware stores for stock such as screws etc. I haven't shown it to Mrs P either because she will want one for her sewing room. I reckon there is a market for them but a CNC machine would be mandatory to do the drawers.

I'm not so sure about that.

You just need to rethink what is an acceptable construction technique.

The drawers are small (to very small) so there is no reason that the drawers shouldn't be built from 4 or 5 mm ply and nailed together. It's only the fronts that are on display and they could be applied.

There's just a lot of them, so they would give you an insight into batch production.

Made up the first drawer as a test run. Pic shows the magnetic "push to open" catch fitted at the rear of the drawer. It works like a bought one.

Drawer sides made from recycled Douglas Fir (AKA Oregon Pine). Not likely to do that again. The beams I bought were full of dead knots and so there was a lot of waste. Think I'll stick to buying Hoop Pine or Surian Cedar for drawers.

The drawers are only 80 mm deep overall, so in order to drill pilot holes and to drive the screws for the push to open catches I bought this toy from Bunnings. It worked well, although I needed to break the drill bit in half and re-grind a tip to get it to fit into the space available.

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Legs on ... doors on ... time for lacquer.

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Finished, except for the door knobs and polishing of the top.

From the top ...

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From the side ...

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From the front ... doors open

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From the front ... doors closed.
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End of mission.

Love your work John. That is a stand out piece.

Thank you Double D.

I got lucky when I bought the short slab from which the veneers to the top and doors were cut. The wood was so weathered the grain was invisible, so I got a nice surprise when it was cleaned up. The chocolate brown colour is absolutely lovely. The photos do not do it justice.

The even better news is that the client, AKA She Who Must Be Obeyed, loves it too. In particular, she loves the push to open drawers. My Brownie points are all topped up ... for now.

Excellent result John, that band saw gets a work out cutting veneers!

Dead right, Chris. I love that Laguna SUV.

This sounds like a good time to thank all those at this forum who have helped me to develop my shop and my skills in recent years. My work has improved out of sight since I came here. There are too many to name, but I must single out for thanks a few who have contributed significantly; Ian (Canada), Wongo, BobL, Chris Parkes and Pete (PJT). There were many others. Thanks too to the Benevolent Dictator who owns this forum.

Thanks guys. I have a good dust collection system and my work has improved greatly because of your selfless contribution.

What do I say?
I'm just really happy that my small contribution helped you progress

I enjoy following your build threads.

Ian,

Everyone who has one of my veneered pieces has you to thank, and that's only one aspect. From memory, another was cabriole legs. Without your guidance and encouragement, none of the following pieces would exist.

A craft cabinet.
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An engagement pressie ... coffee table.
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My wife's frilly nickers cabinet.
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A bedside table.
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A wedding pressie for a niece.
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A wedding pressie for another niece.
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Three of these desks for my grandchildren.
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The current piece.
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Trust me ... it was not a small contribution. Thanks again.