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My interpretation of a Shaker Wall Cupboard and with a twist.

I've been working on this "Gift" (and a bit late) Jewelry Armoire for over a year with the design kickin around in my head for years. I got called back into action to do a couple kitchen rehabs this year with custom cabinets and this project keep getting put to the side.

The Armoire is based exactly off a piece I saw at Hancock Shaker Village and it evolved from there. Solid #1 Cherry with the exception of the drawers, there from some of my "rescued from the woodpile" stash that I was waiting for just the right project to use this beautiful spalted curly maple on, hand cut dovetails. I actually made the drawers first. I know I know took more work fitting, and worked from there.





3 coats of hand rubbed BLO all over.





And of course I made a proto first to work out the side door swing.



Thanks for looking,

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Well done Sir, a magnificent build. Shaker and cherry, two go to's for beauty every time.
 

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I think the drawers really make it stand out. The outside is simple Shaker design but when you open the door the drawers are a nice surprise. There's quite a lot going on inside. I like it.
 

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Thanks EarlS!
That was my intent to make it look like a regular Shaker Cab from the outside.
 

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Nice work Doug, lots of excellent features hidden in a modest shaker style exterior.

The wood choices you have are excellent, firewood makes the best drawers 8^)
 

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Those "years of design kicken" produced a great looking Armoire.

A couple of years ago at my daughter in-laws request I made a wall hung jewelry cabinet (which I will not call an Armoire, LOL). Posted in my projects. She loved it and now my daughter is requesting one for Xmas so I'm making another.
 

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You did the Shakers proud with your design and workmanship. Well done.
 

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Wow, nice work! I'm really impressed with all the thought that went into this. Geat craftsmanship, great design!
 

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Thanks Jerry,Kevin, Les and splint!
The drawer frame it's self was the most work to get the layout for all the dados involved correct.

 

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Fantastic! Kudos to you for being creative & taking it a step further. Is this for your wife? Does she (or whoever it went to) love it?
 

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Doug, this is a wonderful piece, both the design and execution. It is quite a surprise when the door(s) is(are) opened. Congrats on the DT3.
 

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Thanks Arts!
PPK, yes she does, I missed Christmas, her birthday and mothers day
Thanks Dan
 

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Damn! That's nice and what I aspire to. Genuine Shaker look.
 

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Very nice,a super build.
 

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Excellent work. I like that you worked around the bank of drawers … quite a focal point. Great job on the swing out sides … I'm working on a similar design in my current project. Kudos.
 
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