Tag Archives: Modern Media Console

Nothing beats the satisfaction of seeing the finished piece. Over the last couple of weeks I was able to build the base, door pulls , door stop and apply finish to the remaining parts. The base is made of mahogany to provide contrast to the figured maple. Two cross members on the base are raisedContinue reading “Modern Media Console: Base, Pulls & Finishing”

Things are really shaping up! I was able to glue in the shelf and back, and applied final coats of finish to each. With these parts complete, I was able to move on to the frame and panel doors. These are made with what’s referred to as a haunched mortise and tenon. The panel sitsContinue reading “Modern Media Console: Glue Up and Doors”

This last week I’ve made good progress on the shelf and case back. Since its always easier to finish pieces when they are more accessible, I pre-finished the inside and outside of the case so that once the shelf is installed there will be no other finishing needed on the inside. I also pre-finished theContinue reading “Modern Media Console: Pre-finishing, Case Back & Shelf”

The case is coming along nicely. I’ve completed the dovetails and fit the mitered ends. I used a whats referred to as a ramp block to make the mitered corners perfect. I cut a large block and 45* and clamped it to the workpiece. I used the surface as a reference point, and with aContinue reading “Modern Media Console: Case Joinery”