Project Fibonacci Sequence

Dry Fit

Here are a couple of pics of the pieces try fitted together...

 

Front Face

Started working on the front face tonight...

I cut the 3/4in stock to 5/8in strips and then ran them through the planer to 1/4in.

Here is the planed strip


Then I started shaping each piece. Until I had this



This is what it looks like mounted.



Here is a tool shot.

 

nice work! it's awesome to see unique wood cases getting made. wood rocks
cant wait to see it finished with the protective sheet removed and a few coats of clear over the wood

 

looking good!

 

Thanks...

I was thinking of staining the walnut, what do you you think?

I'll probably cut the holes for the power, reset button on the top. Then cut the hole for the DVD in the front, just above the wood on the left. The space is 6x6 in and will easily fit a dvd tray.

 

I like how this project is moving along...gets better and better!

 

Try Linseed oil, it should have a nice stain without obscuring the grain.


H.B.

 

Great idea... I think I have some in the back of the cabinet. I'll have to check.

Thanks...

 

Or, for a little lighter look, tung oil. Since you were thinking of staining, linseed will probably be better, just throwing out the other idea just as an alternative.

 

Tung oil would be lighter and is a good idea, but I think I want more contrast between the gold leaf and the frame... the cutouts in the stiles are going to be gold leafed as well.

BTW, I like your waterplant. I think it is very original.

 

I tried my hand with Silver Leaf...



Not sure if it is going to work out. I used MDF board as the back, instead of plexiglass, it seems to turn out much smoother without having to work it much.

 

Here is a shot of the access panel on the left.

I went to Home Depot and saw the knob and thought I could incorporate it.


Here is another shot of the grill work for the front.

 

This is turning out very nicely. I especially like the work you are doing on the panels with the wood. Great job.

 

Well I tried my hand at gold leafing today.

I decided to gold leaf the top of the computer. It will house the power and reset switches, so there wasn't much critical if I had to re do it.

Here is the setup



I applied 2 thin layers of adhesive.



First 2 pieces down...




Here it is with all the pieces "smoothed" out...



I think it still has that weathered look... Don't think I'll be able to make it mirror like.

I sprayed it with sealer and now have to let it dry... we see how the results are tomorrow.

 

looking good, can't wait to see it tomorrow.

 

Great work! I would have loved to see this in real life!

 

Well, its not ready for prime time yet... But thanks...

 

Finished Top... well almost, still have to drill the holes for power and reset buttons

 

Here is the right side work... This is where the MoBo will sit.

Here is the clear plexi already cut and fitted.



This is with the adhesive applied.



and here is a closeup.



This is the gold leaf from the pack...

 

Here are the first "pages" applied.