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That looks great! I was wondering who would pick that cabinet up. Good job.

I am now two steps closer to finishing this project, so I thought I would update the thread.

First I'd like to thank Mr. Duffy for selling me two handles, the just came in the mail. Attached is a photo of the cabinet with the handles screwed on.

Secondly, I found a good solution for making the new top. I have been looking around marketplace for awhile trying to find an old piece of furniture to use for a top. I just bought this coffee table (they used a library table top for it) and will be able to make a new top from it. I'll bring it to my woodworking friend who will help me cut it and route the edge to match the old top. I know that this will not be a "correct" top, but I think it will turn out quite nicely. I will be getting the table towards the end of July. I am hoping I can have the top made and potentially glue the cabinet back together before the summer is over.

Cheers,

David

Looking forward to seeing how this turns out! Beautiful so far

Best,

Peter

That's a great solution for a new top.
I'd do the same thing!

Thanks guys! I am excited to be moving forward with this again. It's definitely turned into more of a project than I had originally thought.

The next 'phase' will be getting the top made, the cabinet glued together, and the rest of the wood stained, grain filled, and refinished. Then I think I will just enjoy looking at it until I have the time to make all the shelves, cardboard pegs, opening mechanism, and the shelf supports.

David

That oak piece you found for the top is perfect... It's old and quarter sawn - much better than using veneer. It's a great looking project.

Great work!

I’m excited to make the new top out of it, it’s ¾” solid oak. I can even use the scraps for the other woodworking. I’m hoping I might have just enough to make the new feet.

David

Can someone who has a full barrel post the measurements/ some pictures for the feet? I should have more than enough wood to turn the feet from the rest of the table.

I am getting the table on Friday morning.

Thanks,
David

Here is the table. I think it’s going to make a really nice top

David