Jatoba washbasin stand

[SamW]

My first project post! I'm a huge fan of the forum and visit often for ideas, thanks all. I thought it about time I posted something. This is a jatoba stand built to hold a small, unusual shaped, washbasin.

Cutting correct angles to follow the contour was tricky. First time I've done this so took ages to figure out. I couldn't clamp effectively using normal clamps so taped the joints tightly for the glue-up.

 

[SamW]

Shaping was done initially with the grinder (dust mask was a must!) Then shaped with the sander starting at 60 grit.

 

[SamW]

Cutting the door & first dry fit.

 

[SamW]

Oiling & assembly, insert of handle & hinges then fitting.

 

[Mar_mite]

Nice. That looks very awkward to glue up. What glue did you use?

 

[SamW]

I used biscuits & Geistlich exterior grade glue (D4). I figured in a bathroom it was best to use a high grade waterproof glue.

 

[Mar_mite]

Must have been painstaking to cut all those biscuit slots at different angles. Well done.

 

[Mcluma]

Excellent work

 

[orangetlh]

Wow, what a shape! Getting that door to line up must have been a complete pain too. Looks brilliant.