Where to start?? My Krenov inspired Pipe Cabinet is not longer looking like what I had originally planned. During my mock up, I couldn't get my door to achieve the look I wanted with the original idea. My door will have a frame but instead of a panel sitting in the frame, I will have two curved panels in between the frame members. It is a little difficult to describe. Hopefully when I get my door started in the next couple of days, I can post photos that will better explain my design.
Wood: I have obviously chosen a wood to use for my cabinet carcass. I originally wanted a darker wood. Changed my mind when I found a beautiful piece of Sycamore ( European Maple) and couldn't pass up the opportunity to build with it. Sycamore is a light wood, with a nice straight even grain. The wood has a curl. When it is planed smooth it give a rippled look to the piece.
This is the Sycamore. The material is so vibrant when it is planed smooth. I am really enjoying working with Sycamore; the wood works so easily with my hand tools.
Shape: I decided to build a tall narrow cabinet. It is roughly 9 inches wide by 24 inches tall and 6 inches deep. This is what it looks like just after doweling the carcass. Up next some interior work and then shaping.
This was an early mock up of the drawers and shelf I am going to put in. The design has changed a little. There is no longer two rows of drawers.
Before I can do my final finish and glue up the cabinet, I need to shape the tops and bottoms. Mortise out my Flipper Flopper and Door Leveler. As well I need to add the mortise for my Knife Hinges. The fit here is a lot tighter than my Wabi Sabi Cabinet. I am glad I corrected that mistake.
And that about takes me up to where I am at. If all goes smoothly, I should be gluing up my cabinet carcass tomorrow and then starting on my door.
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