Entertainment Center WIP -- Finished

[PeteM]

This is taking way longer than it should.
Cherry frame with pine panels.
The 2 outer doors open out and the center 2 are pocket doors.
Anyway, here's a few WIP photos:

First the concept in SketchUp

The top glue up using some very cool clamps - thanks to Jeremy!!!

Here's the carcass in place

. . . and here's where it sits now

. . . and here's the finished product - Just in time for the Turkey Day !!!

Thanks for looking . . .

pete

 

[ptt49er]

Re: Entertainment Center WIP

That's going to look sharp! When do you think you'll have it done?

 

[ScottM]

Re: Entertainment Center WIP

Pete, looks real sweet. keep the play by play coming.

 

[Trent Mason]

Re: Entertainment Center WIP

Looks great to me Pete! :thumbs_up:thumbs_up Are you going to try and stain either the pine or cherry to get them to match or leave them contrasting? :eusa_thin

 

[DavidF]

Re: Entertainment Center WIP

Nice piece! how do you like those panel clamps you show in the top pic? I've been thinking of getting some my self. Are they the ones where you supply a 2 x 2?

 

[PeteM]

Re: Entertainment Center WIP

Trent - I did some experimenting with finishes and it seems that plain ol' amber shellac gives the best match. I'm not crazy about how it looks by itself but looks "correct" in the room (which is all pine paneling).

David - I like them. They apply pressure all around and keep everything flat. Woodriver 4-Way Pressure clamps. Woodcraft has them for $26.99 or you can borrow them from Jeremy in exchange for a beer or 2 :wink_smil

pete

 

[DavidF]

Re: Entertainment Center WIP

Trent - I did some experimenting with finishes and it seems that plain ol' amber shellac gives the best match. I'm not crazy about how it looks by itself but looks "correct" in the room (which is all pine paneling).

David - I like them. They apply pressure all around and keep everything flat. Woodriver 4-Way Pressure clamps. Woodcraft has them for $26.99 or you can borrow them from Jeremy in exchange for a beer or 2 :wink_smil

pete

Thanks, they look as though they would be a very useful addition to my collection!

 

[PeteM]

Updated to show finished project.

Thanks for looking . . .

p

 

[CrealBilly]

Dang nice Pete

 

[skeeter]

Great job.

 

[FredP]

that turned out nice!:icon_thum I like the country style.

 

[cskipper]

Wow!

 

[Canuck]

Very, very nice work, Pete!:icon_thum

Sure looks like it was actually built in place. Just belongs.

A very nice way to keep everything nicely organized and definately exumes craftsmanship.

Well done!

Wayne

 

[nelsone]

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That looks great Pete!

 

[cpowell]

I really like it.

You did a fantastic of matching the new piece to the space. It looks great. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap


Chuck

 

[WoodWrangler]

Very nice, Pete! Turned out beautiful. I like those pocket doors for sure!

 

[toolferone]

Re: Entertainment Center WIP

Nice piece! how do you like those panel clamps you show in the top pic? I've been thinking of getting some my self. Are they the ones where you supply a 2 x 2?

David, I have 4 of these you are welcome to come and borrow to try out if you would like ( I won't even charge you the beer:wink_smil). They do require a dry fit up first to get them set up.

 

[Travis Porter]

Very nice Pete!