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  1. 1st September 2009, 08:14 PM #1
    mcrocker
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    Default Low line Entertainment unit

    I've been working on this project off and on for a few months, using lots of advice gained directly and indirectly from this forum.

    Its not finished yet the components are only sitting together, I'm glueing them together next week.

    but seeing it together for the fist time was wonderful.

    I'll post a finished photo when its done

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  3. 2nd September 2009, 09:19 AM #2
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    Its looking good Matt, Is the timber Tassie Oak ?
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  4. 2nd September 2009, 07:41 PM #3
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    Yeah the timber is tassie oak, except for a couple pieces of pine Ply

    Mostly made from 32mm thick boards

    thanks for your complement.

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  5. 3rd September 2009, 12:41 AM #4
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    Nice looking cabinet matt plenty of space for the gear look forward to see the finished job . Have you decided on the finish yet .

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  6. 3rd September 2009, 04:26 AM #5
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    Great looking piece Matt.!!:2tsuWorkmanship looks spot on.

    What finish do you intend to use?
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  7. 3rd September 2009, 12:47 PM #6
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    Thanks for your comments

    I have been investigating finishes.

    I bought a tin of both Rustins and Organoil Danish oil adn tested it on scrap.

    It was a hard choice, but I've decided at this stage to go for the rustins since the finish is more durable and looks great.

    But if anyone has any other suggestions i'd love to hear them.

    i'm still very new at this

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  8. 4th September 2009, 12:01 AM #7
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    hi matt , there are so many differant finishes its hard to advise , there is nothing wrong with the finish you have already chosen and tried .

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  9. 5th September 2009, 10:31 PM #8
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    Matt, looking good.

    When you're doing your test finishes, I'd recommend you test the end-grain too. I'd suggest you make a test piece that has the same profile as your top, and apply the finish to all sides of it. Some finishes absorb much more into end grain and make it look a lot darker. One way to minimise this is to sand the end grain with a finer grit, compared to the top. Only my 2 cents' worth...

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  10. 6th September 2009, 12:03 AM #9
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    Matt, that's a fine looking unit. Now waiting to look at the finished project all fitted out. Nice work
    Bob

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  11. 10th September 2009, 04:45 PM #10
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    Hi everyone.

    I'm trying to get my hands on some Tasie oak Veneered plywood for my
    cabinent.

    Has anyone got any ideas where I could get hold of some.

    or alternativly some tasie oak veneer.

    I live in southern Sydney

    thanks

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    Looking forward to seeing how this one turns out, we need to move our stuff off of the coffee table, so something like this might be next on the cards
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    Hi Matt
    Sorry carnt help you with the veenier. I was admiring your cabinent I'm soon to start making one myself. I do like the look of yours, Looking forward to more photos. Could you possible post a photo show the top of the frame.

    Cheers Jerry
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  14. 26th September 2009, 01:17 PM #13
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    Contact Yates. They will lay up plywood with any veneer - even let you go and select the veneer you want them to use.
    Bob

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