Media Center - Custom Fit

[Rennie Heuer]

This weekend I began work on a media center for a client with an odd space to fill. This is going to fit between a wall and a fireplace, but the wall has a plumbing chase that has to be allowed for.



Here is the opening I need to fill - right below the 80" screen.



My drawing



And the rendered image



It is all cherry and cherry ply and will match a sofa table and end table I have already made for them.

The top is already glued up and I was able to complete the cut and fit for the primary framework.



I'm horrible at posting updates, but I will try.

 

[glenn bradley]

I'm horrible at posting updates, but I will try.

I just leave an old Canon Rebel on a tripod in the shop with a cloth bag over it and take pics as I go. Love the challenge of that space. It keeps us sharp to get inventive.

 

[Rennie Heuer]

Plodding along. I cut and test fit all the 1/4" panels for the sides. All the sides will be hidden so I simply plowed groves into the legs for the panels instead of fitting a full frame between the legs. Tomorrow I'll lightly sand the panels and get a coat of oil on the. Then I can assemble the sections and sand the faces of the frames where needed.

Because the panels will all be up against walls I'm toying with turning the back panels good side in as they will be seen from the front. The large rear panel will be seen behind the glass doors and the panel will also be seen at the back of the open shelves on the right.

 

[glenn bradley]

All the sides will be hidden so I simply plowed groves into the legs for the panels instead of fitting a full frame between the legs.

I do both. Sometimes I will frame and panel things.

But sometimes I bury panels right into the vertical legs whether they show or not.

Enjoying the ride. Thanks for taking the time.

 

[Rennie Heuer]

The light at the end of the tunnel!

I put the first coat of oil on the cabinet today. Other than attaching the top the beast is done! Three more applications and a week to cure and it will be delivered.

 

[glenn bradley]

That thing looks great Rennie. Those side panels are amazing. This phase of the project becomes hard for me. Pretty much everything is done but the chemical reactions take as long as they take. This is when I raid the scrap barrel and build keepsake boxes and picture frames. I don't sit by and twiddle my thumbs very well. If I don't find something to do in the shop LOML will break out the honey-do list!!!

 

[Leo Voisine]

I am not a furniture builder but I no love classic furniture styles. Youz guyz are awesome.

 

[David Johnson]

Beautiful piece of furniture. Very nice job.
David

 

[Vaughn McMillan]

That thing looks great Rennie. Those side panels are amazing...

I'll echo this and add the back panels to that comment. Awesome figure in that cherry!

 

[Rennie Heuer]

Awesome figure in that cherry!

God did that part; I just put it in a frame.

 

[glenn bradley]

God did that part; I just put it in a frame.

Typical humble woodworker . . . why don't you point out the two minor imperfections that are somewhere that no one will ever see them while you're at it.

 

[Vaughn McMillan]

Typical humble woodworker . . . why don't you point out the two minor imperfections that are somewhere that no one will ever see them while you're at it.

No need to point them out. We can all see them.

 

[Rennie Heuer]

No need to point them out. We can all see them.

Darn. I thought I was going to get away with those.

 

[Rennie Heuer]

All done and delivering today. Hope to get a few pics in its new home later.

Cherry and cherry veneer ply with hard maple drawer boxes. Undermount soft close slides. G&G influences in the cloud lifts and indented legs.

 

[Robert Horky]

Another beautiful piece. It will be enjoyed.

 

[Jay Caughron]

Beautiful Rennie

 

[Tom Niemi]

Beautiful piece Rennie, that is some great cherry!!!

 

[glenn bradley]

A wonderful piece Rennie. Thanks for sharing. I am in an "uninspired" funk lately and this will help me get out of it and get on with it.

 

[Rennie Heuer]

Safely ensconced in its new home. Tight fit! I forgot about the molding around the slider. We had only 1/16” clearance.

 

[Rennie Heuer]

This is the same client for whom I built the pie shaped table that I for got to take pictures of when it was delivered. Here it is! Already darkening to that rich old cherry color.