Comments on: Ron’s Curio Cabinet – Viewer Project

By: Ron

Ron — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:45:27 +0000

Thanks for the kind words:)
Running the light in the middle shelf was like threading a needle. This involved using a 1/2″ bit approx 10″ long to drill into the 3/4″ plywood and hit the 2″ hole in the center. If I could post a 3d model it might become more clear.

As far as the fuming process goes essentailly you expose the oak to industrail strengh ammonia. There’s a reaction that takes place between the Oak and the ammonia and less between the tanin and the ammonia therefore helping the tanin pop. Check around here on the site as Marc has some awesome info on this and the process.

By: jHop

jHop — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:44:09 +0000

This is a gorgeous piece! What’s involved in the fuming process?

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:42:20 +0000

A first class job, Ron. One to be proud of.
I didn’t know anybody fumed oak anymore. I applaud your sense of adventure.

By: runningwood

runningwood — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:03:37 +0000

Beautiful job !!

How did you run power through the middle shelf for the light ?

By: Oak

Oak — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:16:42 +0000

Very very very nice… I love that!!!
I wish I could do that too ;)

Thanks!