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Florida School of woodworking. Midcentury modern Cabinet


  • Florida School of Woodworking 1609 North Franklin Street Tampa, FL, 33602 United States (map)

Small record console with Philip Morley

In this seven-day class, build your skills and furnish your home with a clean and contemporary Morley Cabinet.

Inspired by the works of James Krenov with a Scandinavian influence and a “Mad Men” flair, Philip designed this cabinet as a stand-alone piece to hold a record console or your household items.

You will work with solid wood, plywood and commercial veneer to create this sleek and elegant cabinet designed by Phil.  You learn multiple techniques and joints but also get to study alongside one of America’s noted modern furniture makers.   This project will be capped off with a modern sliding tambour door.

Record Cabinet Size – 20.5″ W 32″ H 18″ D

Key Learning Points:

  • Part selection, milling and breaking down of material

  • Basic design

  • Solid wood, plywood and commercial veneering

  • Mortise and tenon joinery

  • Tambour door construction

  • Use of templates

  • Shaping and sanding

  • Working with brass

You will also learn about the importance of reference faces, and how to achieve a beautiful grain.  Along the way, you will grow your woodworking skills by refining your layout, measurement, and building techniques, Plus you will have the opportunity to add unique design touches, including brass, leather, mirrors, and casters.

The cost of this class includes delicious and sustaining lunches for you daily so that you can concentrate on your work.

Materials: Provided by the School with the exception of some personal touches.

Skill Level: This is an intermediate-level class. Before signing up for this class, students should have competency in the table saw, router, bandsaw, etc., and case-making experience. Please get in touch with Director Kate Swann at (813) 223-3490 for more info.

Class Time

Workshop Days:     Saturday – Friday
Instruction Time:    9:00am – 5:00pm
School Opens:     8:30am – 5:30pm

For more information and class registration click link

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