A bit different

[Mattty]

Something i've had in mind for a while is a semi open fronted cabinet as a display cabinet. Some nice timber and a bit of spare time i ended up with this..

I'd do a few things differently but it has certainly given me a few new ideas and of course All comments welcome.

Poor quality photos i'm afraid.

The cabinet is made from Spalted Beech. The book matched panel is Yew.

The drawers are again spalted beech with a sculptural handle that runs across the drawers. It also acts as a stop when it strikes the divider.

The back panel is T&GV AW Ash.

The drawer sides and the door handle are AB Walnut. Drawer front is 18mm thick. Sides 9mm with a 6mm Becch bottom in drawer slips.

 

[Mr Ed]

Nice one Matty.

Krenov on Crack...

Ed

(meant as a compliment by the way)

 

[Mattty]

Nice one Matty.

Krenov on Crack...

Ed

(meant as a compliment by the way)

Very much inspired by Jk. Thanks Ed.

Ps i could do with your photography skills. The photos in your blog are amazing. Your wife's cooking looks pretty good too!

 

[BradNaylor]

I like that.

I don't know whether I could sell it, though!

I also don't understand the concept of 'spare time'...

:wink:

Brad

 

[Mr Ed]

Ps i could do with your photography skills. The photos in your blog are amazing. Your wife's cooking looks pretty good too!

A lot of the photos are her as well, I mainly do the heavy lifting!

I am no photographer, but I posted my top tips in this thread if it help at all;

https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/view ... 098#400098

Cheers, Ed

 

[Ironballs]

I like it a lot, it's good to see something different and the craftsmanship is evident

 

[Paul Chapman]

Very nice 8)

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[Philly]

Lovely - a fresh take on the Krenov style.
Cheers
Philly

 

[wizer]

I like it a lot!

 

[bodgermatic]

Beautiful work, but I'm struggling to picture what you could put in it without spoiling the looks - does the piece have a specific intended function?

 

[woodbloke]

A different slant on a wall hung JKish cabinet. I quite like the front panel arrangement and I 'specially like the handles on the drawers...very novel, and one to remember. My own view is that the top and bottom of the cabinet seem to be too thick out a bit out of proportion to the sides, but other than that...nice one :wink: - Rob

 

[Barkie]

Matty,

I don't often comment, but I feel compelled on this one - it is awesome. I love it. Everything just feels right about it to me. The thicker top and bottom work really well when the door is closed to give it a substantial, rustic feel that contrasts brilliantly with the arty inside, making it a bit special imho.

Great project, very jealous, I'd love it hung on my wall!

Cheers,

Lee

 

[tulsk]

Hi Mattty,
I'm like Lee, only inclined to comment when I see something that really floats my boat. I agree with him about the thicker top and bottom-they seem well balanced and add to the craftsmen built style. The only design feature I would alter is making the door panel less "skeletal", but thats just my preference and is being picky. I suspect this piece looks even nicer in the flesh- as you state the photography is slightly harsh. Top notch joinery and lovely carved organic looking handles, well done mate and thanks for sharing.
John

 

[Mattty]

Beautiful work, but I'm struggling to picture what you could put in it without spoiling the looks - does the piece have a specific intended function?

No specific function, just an idea i've had brewing for a few months and a small piece of Yew that i liked.

Thanks to everyone for the comments and the views.

 

[markwuzere]

i like alot, well made/ designed nice 1

 

[OPJ]

I particularly like how you've almost kept the 'natural' edges on the door panel. My only criticism would be in the contrasting timbers used in the drawer construction; my personal preference is too have darker fronts (pins) against lighter sides (tails). Photographs aren't bad though; the lighting's not as dark as in many of my photos! :wink: