Built for display of pieces by Diablo Woodworkers in Bay Area of CA. Located in the County Seat Jury Room. Constructed in cherry—two identical cabinets.

Display Cabinet Summary

· Post and rail construction

· Mortise and tenon joints

· Bed-bolt feature for case breakdown

· 1/4 inch tempered glass including the top panel

· Heavy 3-piece hand-cut crown molding

· 4 feet wide, 2 feet deep, and 7 feet tall

The design incorporates 4 single piece posts with mortise and tenon joints for the rails at the top and bottom. It also used a “bed-bolt” design for each rail to post joint. This feature allows breakdown and replacement of glass. The post material is 2  1/2 x 3 and the rails are 2 x6. No glue will be used on post and rail joints. Construction occurred over a 2-week period. Finished in oil, then French polish shellac.

Design and Construction of Cherry Display Cabinets