Well we finally got our customer taken care of today. We actually finished our cabinet over 6 weeks ago but we had to let the cabinet set until the varnish fully cured so we could then begin the process of rubbing it out. After I rubbed it out, it came out beautifully, all the little dust spec bumps disappeared, and the final look was very warm after using our Liberon Black Bison Fine Wax.  I absolutely love this wax, it goes on nice and buffs out nice, and it adds an incredible warm tone to the final finish. I personally love the smell of it too, and even our customer noticed it while he helped me carry the cabinet in, he commented how nice the cabinet smelled.

The final rub out is my favorite time at the end of a project like this. I put some nice music on, and it gives me time to reflect on the project, the execution, the ups and downs, the high points and the challenges. I feel a big sense of accomplishment while rubbing a piece out. It also gives me a chance to run across slight blemishes as well that I may need to correct up on before delivery. It is just a very peaceful time during the life of a project.

We made this cabinet to accommodate his antique collection of Pewter Molds. And on the top shelf are English Measures that he recently picked up.

He was completely delighted with our cabinet. You can see some before pics of the cabinet at our bread and butter site Courtland Woodworks.

I'll get the following pics up on Courtland Woodworks to finish up the project.

The kids like to gather around my work before it heads out to its final destination, they have seen dad working on it, and it has been in our shop for the last few months so it kind of grows on them, and they actually fuss when something leaves the shop, and they typically ask if we can keep it. I usually tell them, guys, I can't afford to buy it from myself!

Here is the cabinet all hung in its final resting place, in our customers dining room. He is an antique connoisseur and he loves American furniture, especially from the Revolution to the late 1800's.

I love this photo, it shows partially his wonderful D.R. Dimes dining set in the foreground. Note his copper pans hanging from the ceiling, it all really works together nicely.

a close up of his Pewter Molds.

And just another nice picture.

Well that's that folks. I loved making this one, it was fun and it was a joy to work with the gentleman who hired us to build a special place, for his special collection. Thank you for joining us and thanks for your time reading this.

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops

John, that really turned out nice. Many times it is not the finished project that is most important but the journey and process is.

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Allen Worsham
Corona, CA

allenworsham@earthlink.net

http://www.awcreationsandwoodcrafts.com

'Graze in every man's field, but always give your own milk' J. Vernon McGee

Perfect!

The style and color compliment the pewter to perfection.

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Lew Kauffman-
Wood Turners Forum Host

Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!

Fantastic job John. Looks really great and fits its surroundings perfectly. Hats off to you guy.

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Wayne Mahler
God bless and protect our troops that serve so we can be free.

John,

Looks fantastic!

 

Larry

Old Woodworking Machinery Forum Host

Thanks guys, it was a fun project all the way around, from the interaction with my new friend and customer all the way through the building process. Thanks for the compliments!

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops

Wow and I thought you only did great looking rocking chairs! Just kidding.

That is a beautiful cabinet and really shows off the curly maple too.

It really looks perfect with the pewter molds on it.

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John Moody
Site Administrator


John Moody Woodworks
http://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com