Blackheart Sassafras TV Cabinet

**Lignum** · 25th June 2006, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by Rocker

Spectacular cabinet, Lignum. Hopefully it would have covered the cost of a couple of Dominos Rocker

Thanx Rocker

It was at the end i got domi and only the doors were done with it. And if you (or anyone) is interested, FWW No169 pg; 54 is where i learnt how the "simplified" three-way miter was done. An ideal join to use Domi or your own Mortice Jig and an accurate 45 deg sled on your tablesaw. Its a great looking join.

Also whats not shown, is the top is 18mm marine ply that has been edged in 18 x 25mm solid Sas before the veneer was layed and then a two step rebate to match the rebate on the solid frame, so the top drops in only leaving a 3mm edge that is seen. Gives it that sleek look.

All the frame/panell gaps are 3mm and that includes around the doors and extreem outers of the drawers. I find to many people try to get the "smallest" gap possible around the doors and drawer outers. It looks good and a test of your skill, especialy on more traditional furniture, but on more contemporary type furniture i like a larger 3mm gap as it adds a nice uniform black visual void.

Originally Posted by dan_tom

I'd certainly love to have that cabinet at my place! Did you want our address for delivery? Awesome stuff. I really should learn how to use veneers one day as my favourite timbers (like blackheart sassy) cost a bomb.
Cheers
Dan

Thanx Dan. Thats when veneer comes into its own. I prefer solid, but reality is its getting harder to source some timbers. I tried for ages to get "nice" solid Blackheart and went all over Melb and phoned all over Aus. Most was green and you needed to buy to much for what i wanted. So it was a flitch from George Fethers that saved the day. I have "heaps" left over:eek: But luckily a woman seen this cabinet and wants an identicle one made (I should do WIP for it and post it here)

Originally Posted by TommyC

You said entertainment unit - Does it have provision for a TV, and how did you do the doors/shelf? Sliding? Turntable?

Tommy its designed for a Plasma screen to sit on top. Unfortunatly the depth of the sound systems dictate the depth of the cabinet

I wish electronics manufactures would have ago at designing some of their products so the depth is at least half of what it is now. These low-lines are a boring shape and its what everyone around the world is making. I have ideas and sketches on how id love to hold and display a plasma

but i just need someone who will take the plunge and let me go againsed the stadard "traditional

" approach

**WoodWad** · 25th June 2006, 02:45 PM

Lignum,

What a fantastic cabinet. Isn't sassi just magic to work with. Great design. The contrasting colours and dominant lines in sassifras is resolved really well in your design. What a stand out! Sensational!!

Johnny.

**MajorPanic** · 25th June 2006, 09:31 PM

Gawd damm, bloody hell Lignum!!!!!!!

Fantastic result!, I takes me 'at orf to ya!

**NewLou** · 25th June 2006, 10:14 PM

MAgnificant 'Piece' Lignum.............

As always your work is top shelf...............in a nutshell INSPIRING!!!

Regards Lou

**Tassie Boy** · 25th June 2006, 10:18 PM

Great work Lignum that is fantastic mate

That veneer looks great..
I have seen black heart in solid slabs about 2 metres long by 1 metre and
about 30mm thick for sale but they cost like : $170!!!

stunning work

**zenwood** · 25th June 2006, 11:47 PM

A superb piece, lignum. You've made brilliant use of that spectacular timber, and I love the art-deco look of the overall form, and the crafted handles look so much better than bought stuff. The symmetry of the carefully placed veneer is also very nicely done.

I don't have that FWW on the three-way mitre. Are they reinforced with splines of some kind?

Greeny etc.

**Lignum** · 26th June 2006, 12:40 AM

Zen, not very clear

at least you can see the pictures

**Rocker** · 26th June 2006, 04:45 AM

Lignum,

Thanks for reminding me of that FW article; I have been intending for some time to try that 3-way mitre, using my morticing jig to cut the mortices, but haven't yet got around to it.

Rocker

**Auld Bassoon** · 26th June 2006, 08:40 AM

That looks fantastic Lignum! I especially like the three-way join, and the handles make the piece distinctly custom.

**banksiaman** · 26th June 2006, 09:05 AM

Lignum,

Congratulations - beautifull design.

When I first saw the subject line, I thought "It'll be overdone BH Sass, if it's all in BH", but I'm blown away. In something large, where BH would be overkill, your choice of figure with plenty of "white space" (there must be a woodworking term for this) to draw the eye to the spalting is excellent. I particularly like the paired lines theme.

A very nice design,

Chris

**RufflyRustic** · 26th June 2006, 09:27 AM

Wow times a million!!

Congrats Lignum!! Especially on the order for the second one.

Cheers
Wendy

**Wood Borer** · 26th June 2006, 09:41 AM

Tastefully done with class - have a greenie

**Andy Mac** · 26th June 2006, 09:43 AM

Hi Lignum,
That is one spectacular piece of furniture! It does have an Art Deco look to it. And the way you have spaced the grain features and the carcase lines, it all works together really well. You should be satisfied with your effort, Greenie from me!

Cheers,

**zenwood** · 26th June 2006, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by Lignum

Zen, not very clear

at least you can see the pictures

Clear enough to get the general principle. Thanks Lignum. I'd have never thought of cutting the mortises before the mitres. I think Tage Frid's book has this joint in it too. I must look it up and see how he does it.

Another question: how did you do the little pointed joints on the strecher pieces (see pic). They look great, but I just wondered what the joinery was like underneath?

**Lignum** · 26th June 2006, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by Rocker

Lignum,
Thanks for reminding me of that FW article; I have been intending for some time to try that 3-way mitre, using my morticing jig to cut the mortices, but haven't yet got around to it.
Rocker

Well after the Roll Top ill look foward to seeing some shots of your next project that includes the 3-way

Originally Posted by zenwood

I think Tage Frid's book has this joint in it too. I must look it up and see how he does it.

I would love to see how he dose it, the guy is brilliant. Out of all the books i have, sadly i dont have any of his, i must get them

Originally Posted by zenwood

Another question: how did you do the little pointed joints on the strecher pieces (see pic). They look great, but I just wondered what the joinery was like underneath?

As i have pointed out in the past, all the internals of my furniture are British Standard Marine Ply. Its about $40 extra per sheet than standard internal, but excelent for carcase work as its so clean and flat and will oil or laquer up great.

So the bottom shelf and the two internal dividers are housed in (next lot will be domied in

) but they were set back 20mm, so in essence a face frame of just the bottom and two uprights were then added on and the 45`s were cut and chisseled out by hand. It was a detail i wasnt sure if id bother with, but i was glad i did as it adds a nice touch.

Ever since i read all Krenovs books i changed the way i make things (hopefully for the better) and he likes the simple look with small details added all over that arnt obvious at first but end up being a nice visual surprise when you do see them. Thats why i went with it on this.

Originally Posted by rufflyrustic

Congrats Lignum!! Especially on the order for the second one.
Cheers
Wendy

Thanks Wendy. Thats always the frustrating thing doing one-off furniture as everything is new and you are learning as you go. Their is always the "next time i will do it this way" thought. So this is great to get an identicle order so soon as i know what i done wrong and how i will go about it better next. Cant wait to start

Originally Posted by banksiaman

When I first saw the subject line, I thought "It'll be overdone BH Sass, if it's all in BH", but I'm blown away. In something large, where BH would be overkill, your choice of figure with plenty of "white space" (there must be a woodworking term for this) to draw the eye to the spalting is excellent. I particularly like the paired lines theme.

Chris you are so right. Ive seen some awfull Blackheart furniture that is so wild you get a headache from just looking at it

Blackheart = keep it simple. You carnt go wrong

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