China cabinet w/ hidden compartments

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I decided to do one more project before my major back surgery. …here it is.
This piece is 7 ft tall and 4 ft wide (8 ft fully extended) I call it a his and hers..lol
This unit has 5 hidden compartments w/magnetic locks.
Ball bearing drawers
All doors open 180 °
Holds 3 scoped rifles on each side ( 6 Total )
Barrel rests can easily detach to hold a bow and arrows
3 led puck lights with dimmer switch

Ramey

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Great job. Love those magnetic locks. Very cool.

I apologize for these pictures. .I didn’t realize all of the glare and reflection from the glass.

Ramey


I tried to get pics of the key features. .but the whole thing is a key feature. …as we all know…pictures don’t really show the details and the true beauty of our pieces. Building this was the only thing helping me keep my mind off of the pain….this will be my last project for 9 months to a year. …I will be going in for major back surgery. .in the next couple of weeks. Then we shall see what other cool things I can build…..hopefully much smaller..lol

Ramey

Fantastic piece. Very well done. How’s the back now? I wish mine was operable but it’s not. I love hidden compartments.

CHRIS, Charlottetown PEI Canada. Anytime you can repurpose, reuse, or recycle, everyone wins!

I will be getting a lower lumbar fusion in two weeks….now that I don’t have a project to work on ..I am in discomfort. ..recovery will give lots of time to come up with an idea for a future project.

Ramey

Looks great Nate, very well done, love all the detail, plus the compartments are awesome!

Thank you..it has been a fun build.

Ramey

Very cool. Love the hidden compartments. Hey where did you find the magnetic latches?
Well you did a great job.

Jeff Vandenberg aka "Woodsconsin"

Nice work ,here’s wishing you a speedy recovery nate .

You can pic up the magnetic locks at any Lowes or home Depot. ….it’s in the baby safety section jeff. Here are a couple pictures to show you how they work…just place the key where the latch is….you will here it click….take it off and it locks it.

Ramey

Nate,

Lots of great details! We especially like all the hidden compartments. Thanks for sharing.

L/W

“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” Benjamin Franklin

Wow , what a beautiful piece of woodworking . I like the hidden compartments. You are a very talented person .

Wheaties

Good design,I noticed it’s all pocket screw joinery ,that must have speeded things along quite a bit

woodworking classes, custom furniture maker

Yes it is a made with pocket screw joinery..zipped right along.
I didn’t have much time…this project took a little over 1 1/2 months to complete.
Just over 120 hours.

Ramey