Solid cherry fine linen cabinet

[JimThomasson]

My Mom asked me to build her a cabinet for her to keep her fine linen placemats and napkins in. I would have left it natural and just applied a hand-rubbed finish, but she wanted it to match the existing furniture in her living room.

A friend from church had cut down a couple of cherry trees about 4 years ago and had them sawn. The wood has been drying in a secure shed all this time but he needed the space, so he gave me a couple hundred board feet of beautiful cherry. God bless him!

 

[cskipper]

You did a great job on that cabinet! Great score on the cherry lumber.

 

[sawman]

The cabinent looks beautiful, I like the design, the cuvrature on the base sets it off. What type of finish did you use? Always looking for ideas for design or finish.

Later,
Albert, Al or whatever

 

[fivestring]

That rocks!

 

[sapwood]

That's an outstanding cabinet Jim. It has everything one could want: beautiful wood with a history, excellent design, striking finish, and undoubtedly a legacy for your family. :icon_thum

Roger

 

[Splinter]

Beautiful cabinet. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap I'm sure your mother will cherish it. I family heirloom for sure. I like the price of your lumber. :lol:

 

[nelsone]

Very nice cabinet...and nice gloat also! Congrats on the cherry score!

 

[NZAPP1]

That cabinet is Awesome :icon_thum Beautiful wood, fit and finish:eusa_clap

 

[skeeter]

Great looking cabinet. I'm sure your mother will be pleased. The style and finish is awesome, and congrats on the cherry!!

 

[JimThomasson]

The finish is about 10 coats of wipe-on poly, sanded to 600 grit, then hand-rubbed with linseed oil and rottenstone, then a coat of briwax for good measure. The finish took longer than the construction!

 

[Monty]

Beautiful!

 

[cpowell]

Absolutely beautiful, Jim. That will be admired and enjoyed for generations.

Chuck

 

[McRabbet]

Nice job -- great finish, too!

Rob

 

[jeff...]

professional looking :icon_thum

 

[Woody]

Like that design. Cherry natural is beautiful..Nice job!!

 

[Travis Porter]

Very nice!