Building a Unique Record Cabinet with a Carved Rolling Door

💡The record cabinet features a sliding wooden rolling door made from a single slab of Black Walnut, adding a unique touch to the design.

🎵The cabinet has seven dividers, creating eight spots to store records. The rolling doors are pushed all the way out to the edge, allowing for additional storage space on each end.

🛠️The project combines digital manufacturing tools, such as CNC cutting and 3D modeling, with hand woodworking techniques to create a high-quality piece.

🎨A 3D pattern is carved into the wood strips of the rolling door, creating a unique flowing effect that adds visual interest to the cabinet.

🔨The panels for the top, bottom, and back of the cabinet are created using book-matched Walnut slabs, adding a touch of elegance to the design.

What type of wood is used for the cabinet?

—The cabinet is made from Black Walnut, with the rolling door carved from a single slab of locally sourced wood.

How many records can the cabinet store?

—The cabinet has seven dividers, creating eight spots for record storage.

What tools are used to create the 3D pattern on the rolling door?

—The 3D pattern is carved into the wood strips using a CNC machine.

What techniques are used to create the panels for the top, bottom, and back of the cabinet?

—The panels are made using book-matched Walnut slabs, which are carefully selected and glued together.

Is the cabinet a custom design or can it be purchased?

—The cabinet is a custom design created by Johnny for a client. However, similar designs can be commissioned or requested.

00:00Introduction to the project: building a record cabinet with a unique rolling wooden door made from Black Walnut.

02:38Discussion of the inspiration behind the project: adding a 3D carved pattern to the rolling door to create a visually interesting design.

07:10Selection and preparation of the Black Walnut slab for the rolling door, including filling in knots and cracks with epoxy.

09:38Cutting the slab into strips for the rolling door and filling in remaining knot holes with black CA glue.

11:24Application of epoxy and sanding to smooth the surface of the rolling door strips.

14:40Assembly and installation of the rolling door onto the cabinet, showcasing the unique flowing effect created by the carved pattern.

19:00Construction of the top, bottom, and back panels for the cabinet using book-matched Walnut slabs.

23:34Final touches on the cabinet, including adding brass dowels to the ends for additional record storage space.