The Epic Journey: Building a Curved Cabinet

🎨The project was inspired by my wife's landscape paintings, making it a personal and meaningful endeavor.

🌿The primary wood used in the cabinet is eucalyptus, which adds a unique and natural touch to the design.

🛠️A combination of table saw, bandsaw, and router tools is used to create intricate veneers, marquetry-like designs, and curved walls.

🪑The cabinet features tapered legs and solid hardwood banding for a stylish and sophisticated appearance.

✨The project is finished with satin polyurethane, providing a durable and elegant coating for a stunning final result.

What inspired the design of the curved cabinet?

—The design of the curved cabinet was inspired by my wife's original landscape paintings, making it a personal and meaningful project.

What type of wood is used for the cabinet?

—The primary wood used for the cabinet is eucalyptus, which adds a unique and natural touch to the design. Other exotic woods, such as cypress, jatoba, ribbon mahogany, and quilted maple, are also used to create intricate veneers and banding.

What tools are used in the construction process?

—A combination of table saw, bandsaw, and router tools is used throughout the construction process. These tools are used to slice thick veneers, create marquetry-like designs, shape the curved walls, and attach the tapered legs.

How are the curved walls of the cabinet created?

—The curved walls of the cabinet are created using a technique called kerf bending. Quarter-inch plywood is cut with evenly spaced kerfs and then bent into shape using a vacuum press. This creates smooth and consistent curves for a stunning visual effect.

What type of finish is applied to the cabinet?

—The entire cabinet is coated with satin polyurethane. This provides a durable and elegant finish that enhances the natural beauty of the wood and protects it from wear and tear.

00:18The project is inspired by my wife's landscape paintings.

01:24A combination of table saw and bandsaw is used to slice thick veneers from hardwoods.

03:32The marquetry-like design is created using spiral compression router bits.

05:27Kerf bending and a vacuum press are used to shape the curved walls of the cabinet.

07:17The cabinet features tapered legs and solid hardwood banding.

12:56The project is finished with six coats of satin polyurethane.

15:48Screws and epoxy are used to attach the tapered legs to the cabinet.

18:34The curved cabinet design change adds a unique touch to the project.