This is an entertainment center that I designed and built for my home. It features recessed halogen lighting, inset speakers behind metal mesh inserts, adjustable glass shelves, and 4 doors for lots of storage.
It is made out of maple and finished to match our cabinets
The entire piece is 8' tall.
PROTOTYPE TOOLBOX
I found this toolbox design in a book, and was really fascinated with the design and complicated joints used. So I decided to try my hand at this project by making a prototype.
It is made out of birch plywood, babinga, pine, and winge. The sides are made out birch using a fingerjoint, while the dark cradle structure is made from laminated pine and constructed using bridal joints.
The toolbox has a series of holes for my carving hammers and chisels. There are also two drawers that hold my large rasps and files. These two drawers have a working handle/latch in the middle of the 3 pulls. This piece is made from a dovetail bit and allows the pin to slide up and down smoothly. It is held in place by the bottom of the drawer not allowing the latch to fall out. Inset in the latch, is a small pin which inserts into the cradle to lock it in place.
I used a series of stains, oils, and waxes to finish the wood off to where I was satisfied with the look of the box.
This is my own design for my stone carving stand. It is made out of treated 2X4s and 4X4s. It features a turn-table top so I can work from all angles from anywhere around the stand, and also has 2 set-pins that will hold it in place as well.
It also has a pullout drawer that I can keep tools on and lock in place. The feet have plastic caps on them to prevent any water damage and casters to help it maneuver.
There are also a series of hooks and hangers underneath for hammers and tools.
This toolbox was designed by David Sellery and featured in "The Toolbox Book" by Jim Tolpin
WOODEN PORTFOLIO CASE
After building the toolbox, I used the style to design a complimentary portfolio case for my art or proposals.
It is made out of various woods and the hinge is done by creating the finger joints and inserting a metal pin in each end. The latch that sits on the oval shape works with a thin metal strip and two screws. The bottom of the oval is routed out for the metal strip to slide, then a 1/2" slit was cut in the oval and the metal piece and knob screwed together. The slit serves as glide for the metal strip to go in and out of the (notched handle) to serve as a lock.
