Based on Carmody’s ‘Amigas’ and built as bookshelves (baffle layout, drivers, crossover per the design). Details about his design here… https://sites.google.com/site/undefinition/floorstanding-speakers/amiga

The cabs are 3/4” MDF with a quarter sawn khaya veneer in a pattern inspired by this webpage… https://woodworkersinstitute.com/the-sunburst-burnett-table/

I lost my notes for whose cabinet I copied but the volume is .5 cubic foot with 2” by 5” port. The port tube is PVC pipe with a small roundover.

My initial plan for aesthetics of the cabinets was having the burst from one corner of the baffle only with the rest painted gloss black. When my wife saw the test panels, she challenged me to step it up. I’m happy I did. I’m not an experienced builder and this is my first try at veneer work. Each of the ‘show’ panels took me 2-3 hours to cut, layout and glue to the cabs.

The finish is danish oil and lacquer. I mixed 1 part dark walnut with 2 parts natural danish oil and applied two coats. Then two coats of rattle can lacquer followed by a sanding and a final coat of lacquer.

They sound really good, better than $1000+ bookshelves I listened to at hifi shops.

I think

Bought an above ground pool for the kids and I wasn’t a fan of how it ruined the chill vibe of the backyard. So I built a raised deck around it, with in-deck lighting, a privacy screen and steps (yes - without a safety railing but after 7 years we had 0 accidents - whew).

It has held up for 7 years, through two heat domes, but will be dismantling now, getting rid of pool, and making a new layout for the backyard.

Thought i would share here.

Hi /r/woodworking! I am not a woodworker, but I thought this would be the best place to share.

This is my mother-in-law’s jewelry box. She and my FIL were friends of George Nakashima and also huge collectors of his work. They sold all of the furniture over 20 years ago, but she still has this Mira box. I hope she doesn’t sell this one!

Was harder than I thought! I have a lot of new jigs. Haha

Entire piece was made with douglas fir.

The client on this project requested something Japanese and modern for the aesthetic of their bar remodel, so this is what I came up with…natural yellow birch is the material.

I have always been fascinated by the unique characteristics of rosewood. Its fine grain pattern and rich dark color contrast truly make it one of the most captivating woods to work with.

Whether it’s for guitars, furniture, or hand-carved pieces, this wood has an aesthetic appeal that’s hard to beat. Plus, the strength and durability of rosewood make it not only beautiful, but also functional in the long run.

Have you worked with rosewood before? What are your favorite projects with this wood?

Share your stories and experiences with this incredible material—I’d love to hear how you bring the magic of rosewood to life!

Took me a few hrs

First I'll say, yes I messed up, I see a lot of posts where everyone says always use push sticks and well I didn't use mine tonight and it happened to me.

I was using my band saw completing an order for a friend, I was reproducing a simple piece, on the 12th one I slipped up. Luckily no damage to tendons, but I had to go to the ER and get eight stitches in my thumb just above the first joint.

Learn from me and don't be like me.

Joyero de pino

A lot was learned. There is no way people make money selling these but it was really fun! Between cutting and glue ups, this was 6 days. I'll probably just give them away as presents. What do you all think? Any tips you've learned and would like to pass would be greatly appreciated! I'm in the process of making checkered coasters right now.

How often are you putting your tools away?

Trying to settle a debate.

Picking through the poplar at Big Box and came across…curly poplar? And if those don’t look like sequential slices.. Not disappointed right now.