Images for cabinet

I realise it has been a while now since i last posted anything to do with the Cardboard Memories cabinet, this is due to the fact that i have put the project on the backfoot as it has already been graded from last semesters works i have had to focus on my new multifunction furniture projects.

The project since last i post on the topic has now had the final veneers shaped to the outside, (i will post soon with pics on the process used for this) and the images have turned up from the press!!!

As you have probably guessed the images shown are the images i have decided to go with for the two outer fabric doors. The abstract of the Eiffel tower detail is intended to evoke memories in the viewer as it is such an iconic piece of architecture everyone has an idea or a memory attached to such a piece. Hence tying in with the Cardboard Memories concept!

The material used to print on is Peel Ply as this is the thickest weave fabric i could get the didnt have a backing, therefore making it the perfect compromise between image and sound quality.

internal assemblage

Demonstrated in this picture is the internal construction unit for the cardboard memories piece.  As you can see the finish has already been aplied to these pieces and allowences have been made for the sdjustable shelving, rebates for the drawer runners and rebates for the hinges have all been completed pre assemblage. This planning ahead allows for the piece to progress in the construction process as the need to continuelly stop and assess and problem solve is minimised.

Next step is to assemble this part of the unit with the two outer horizontal member.

rail and cardboard torsion construction

Photos here demonstrate the methods used to clamp the finger joined horizontal rail. This finger join was created by running smaller rails through the table saw vertically while clamped to a guide and then cutting the opposing fingers on the second rail, therefore lengthening the existing stock to the required dimension.

The second picture shown illustrates the method of my cardboard torsion construction. The cardboard is cross laminated to achieve the 30mm thickness and is surrounded by the corner piece tenons and rails. By cross laminating the cardboard i can achieve amazing acoustic properties while not compromising on the integrety of the strength of the unit. Also inserted into this construction are solid laminations of plywood which will act as fixing points for the internal constructed members.