Mahogany Bar And Cabinetry

[cabinetman]

This mahogany bar was fun to build. Overall it stands about 10ft high, including the header which is about 20ft long x 12" high. The main overhead header is about 5ft in diameter, and the double bullnose mouldings are 1 1/2" each for a 3" pair. There is a corresponding header on the opposing wall with a 30" clear hole through both headers for a potted tree to extend through. The decorative filler on the bar and header is hammered copper and brass (by others). The trick to this bar was the curved bullnoses and half rounds made on a curve. The edging on the bartop is a double 2" bullnose. The finish is a NGR red mahogany methanol based stain with clear lacquer finish.



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[PJC]

Lol!!!!!!! Are you serious? Or, do I need a new hobby

[JR]

Another fabulous project, Cabinetman. So how did you do the trick of the molding on a curve?

Also, I'm just finishing my first mahogany project (a much less ambitious one!). I found the material to be soft and prone to chipout. Did you have the same experience and, if so, how did you combat it?

JR

[atgcpaul]

Yowza! That's nice.


Paul

[Luckbox]

Wow, ok now I know I am a beginner. That is amazing

[John Hunter]

Very nice.

[cabinetman]

To do a moulding on a curve(the bar front face), the face is curved. Layout pattern for the moulding right on the front. Cut your wood to 1/8" or less, depending on the dynamic of the curve x 3/4" strips, leaving them slightly long. Apply waxed paper to the pattern, and draw curve. Nail in finishing nails on the outside line of the curve 1" to 2" apart levaving them high (should stand about 1" above the surface). Tack down one end and nail on push down cletes, cauls (strips of wood about 1" wide by 3"-4" long along the strip, all the way around. Apply the second strip of wood to the first with glue and clamp with the strip caul as you did with the first one. Keep adding strips of wood that way until you've got the thickness desired. If you made them 1/8" and you want 3/4" you're gonna need 6. When the lamination has dried thoroughly, remove from pattern and rout whatever detail you want.

For curved moulding on one plane (horizontal). Start with your pattern for the curve, apply waxed paper to the curve. Apply the first wood strip to the edge and clamp to the waxed paper (no glue). Apply wood strips as above glueing
and clamping each strip as above until you get the desired thickness. It will be necessary to clamp the group of pieces to keep them lined up. After glue dries, pull it away from the waxed paper and voila, you've got it.



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[JR]

Excellent advice. Thanks.

JR

[mckinneymesa]

cabinet you da man,
i didn't follow that explination. could you go alittle slower and in more detail?

[Scot]

Wow!

Beautiful job. I'm beginning to dislike you intensely Really Fabulous!!!
Please post any other jobs that you do.
Your work is truly inspiring and makes me want to get back in the workshop!

[Ken Weaver]

Cabinetman - I love your work, I've enjoyed your insightful posts and responses to some tricky questons, but com'n and admit it - you do this for a living right? You're not a hacker like most of us here who love the hobby, you love it and do what we wish we could do - make money at it! The screen name is really your occupation? Right?

You da man!! Keep it coming!

[SteveR]

My chin is bruised.....from my jaw hitting the floor!!! (on both of your posts) OMG! Being impressed is an understatement. Thanks for sharing, that was a treat to see.
Steve

[Wood_workur]

how rich are the clients?? being able to afford that. It must be worth about $5,000

[MilDoc]

And just what castle is that installed in???

Beautiful work ... how long did it take???

[cabinetman]

You guys are way too kind. I'm sort of semi-retired now, after doing this for 30 plus years. After college and the Army, I was unemployed and my start was an idea I got by going to an art show. There was a guy displaying hanging lamps made out of cork and plastic panels. I thought to myself, "I can do that". Actually it's a long story, but in short, the few lamps I sold at flea markets got me into homes that needed "other" things, and I said to myself "I can do that". Yes, it is my life and I love the media and the creativity it provides. I show pictures because some of you might say "I can do that".



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