Dark Cherry Entertainment Center

Nice cabinet Kevin, great job. The cherry is nice and red, what brand of dye did you use? Look’in good.

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Thanks Tom, it actually turned out a bit darker than I thought it would. Its Rustoleum Dark Cherry. First time I’ve used it. I’m happy happy with it though.

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Very nice entertainment centre, the wood looks great…I don’t suppose you have a full view pic of it with the two coats of poly. I really like the hinges you used…nice job

-- Dave.......If at first you don’t succeed redefine success....

i like the look. i have started to become interested in doing case work what kind of jointery are you using
pocket screws? loose tenions? and how did you attach the top, i have the way i would do it in my head but that dont mean im wright

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Thanks Dave, those were the only pics I took before I gave it to the customer. Eddy I’ve tried a few different methods on the different entertainment centers that I have made. This one used dados and glue and where possible added biscuit joints, stub tenons on the doors. I have tried pocket screws and liked the strength but if the hole is visible then you need a plug. I have also tried loose tenons, which worked out well, easy and strong. I like dowel pins for holding the top unless its a solid wood top then I like figure eight hardware.

-- Measure twice, cut once, then sand a whole bunch

Well done on the cabinet Kevin. The stain job looks great. I like the added touch of the glass doors.

-- Dave, Downers Grove, Il. -------- When you run out of ideas, start building your dreams.

Thanks Dave.

-- Measure twice, cut once, then sand a whole bunch

Kevin, this entertainment center is a beautiful piece.

helluvawreck aka Charles
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Thank You Charles.

-- Measure twice, cut once, then sand a whole bunch