PEDULLA STUDIO | Building a Walnut & Brass Record Cabinet

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This Record Cabinet was custom designed and made using Walnut and Brass. Made to suit my clients record player and equipment.
One of the main features of this piece is the grain continuity, not only along the front of the cabinet but also along the top. It was an important design feature for the grain on the lid to flow and make the top look like one piece.
I've used Osmo Poly X Satin for the finish. My process is to apply the first coat with a roller, then apply the second sparingly and buff with a white non abrasive pad.
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[@tonicalavera1241]

The icing on such a beautiful cake would have been to see the speakers and how the enclosure is set up for the speakers. A great job👍

[@sureshot311]

Oh ok. So you're just gonna continue to consistently make some of the most gorgeous pieces of art I've watched be built. Thank you. This piece is incredible.

[@pedullastudio]

I hope so! Thanks for the comment!

[@urch6451]

@@pedullastudio please que madera es vivo en México

[@kaferrat]

Watching those first hinges that you plunge routed the openings for, slide into place so snug & effortlessly was so satisfying. ♥ What a gorgeous cabinet.

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you

[@BritoWorx]

I comeback to watch this video at least once a month. One of my favorite woodworking creations ever in my opinion.

[@carlchilders6069]

Oh. My. The tools. The equipment. The skills. The cabinet. Art. ❤️

[@HellcrushPlays]

It's really enjoyable to see a workshop or tradesman with such solidified processes. The way he works in this video makes each operation clear and precise. Really nice.

[@simonr6793]

Thanks for sharing 👍 😊. This brings back so many happy memories of my childhood almost 50 years ago. As a child on the weekend our parents used to play Proper music and our music system was housed in a cabinet just like this one!!! You can't beat good old vinyl records 👌. Thanks again 💯% 👍🇬🇧.

[@snarfblattscuttle]

You sir, are a true and rare artist. My soul smiles at what you are doing and what you have achieved. Thank you for allowing such a rare peek at this level of craftsmanship and artistic expression. Thank you 🙏🏻. Kind Regards.

[@jondamazo4080]

gosh, the way you started some of the scenes with the exact starting sound of the needle hitting the vinyl... so good. your video creation skills rival your wood craftsmanship. really enjoyable on multiple levels. thank you.

[@BeauTylerMakesMusic]

The patience you exhibit when crafting is pretty incredible to watch. I feel like people are always using brute force and speed on every project. You are so careful and meticulous. Great video!

[@snarfblattscuttle]

Well spoken. I concur.

[@knotheadz]

Man you have got to make some more videos. I have found your videos and watched them one right after the other. your work is absolutely beautiful. and the way that you work and make it is amazing. I could watch you stuff for hours.

[@JeremyCosta]

So every now and again, when I need some inspiration. I flip to this video. Then I spend the next day creating. Well done man. You blow me away.

[@pedullastudio]

Whoa that blows my mind that my creative outlet can inspire you! Thank you so much man!

[@haroldalexis4200]

This brings back so many memories of the old time stereo systems I grew up with in the 1960's & 1970's. Would have liked to see the metal legs installed, the metal grill very strong hopefully better quality. Great carpentry, & professional work went into this fine and modern version of the past classic audio systems. Good video! 👍👍👏👏🙂

[@oleplanthafer7034]

Attention to detail right down to the cautiously selected choice of vinyl... Loving every minute of this! Made up for lost time elsewhere on yt. Thanks, man!

[@Henrik708]

I really appreciate the quality of your work, clean, effective, attention to detail. Lovely Pieces you have built, thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge with everyone watching. Take care, stay safe and.. don't stop your beautiful work.

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you so much

[@achavedeacesso]

I always get impressed with the level of precision.

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you

[@mickspencer4171]

Absolutely stunning,I love watching professional carpenters work,everything fits together perfectly.

[@rupert5390]

Cabinet Maker please, carpenters are a little rougher than this artisan.

[@mickspencer4171]

@@rupert5390 My apologies, cabinet maker.

[@mixaydemars]

Its the first time i see a movie of woodworking like that lol and the set up in the workshop damn 👏👏👏

[@mic790]

Не перестаю восхищаться вашими работами. И завораживает как из таких невзрачных досок вначале, получается такая красота в конце. 👍

[@furthernorthfab]

All the brass on this looks deadly. Love using SOSS hinges. The jig you made is rad. Need to build one for myself.

[@tteot1wph]

Some woodworkers make furniture, but you make art. This is another beautiful piece

[@marcinS1988]

That's my dream! To do furniture from real wood. I'm a welder but my soul was always with wood. Pure perfection my friend!!

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you very much!

[@atelier_zava]

Absolutely beautiful, walnut is wood of art. Great job! Thumbs up

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you very much!

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Speechless man. Both the build process and the finished piece are incredible.

[@pedullastudio]

thanks so much

[@billiewylie7212]

beautiful wood, accentuated by just the right amount of brass, and a design thats top notch, make this a piece of elite art

[@Oil-kd9cl]

This is another level of quality and beauty

[@pedullastudio]

thanks

[@rashidtayidi8370]

I wanted to get inspiration to make a walnut score sheet music cabinet for my daughter. Watching you create this piece was like having a beautiful dream while being awake. Don't know how many come close to your ability to bring imagination into real world concrete existence....

[@p17mills]

On top of the woodworking and joinery, I have to say the videography is excellent! From both an aesthetic instructional viewpoint, it ticks both boxes, subbed!

[@abhishekmallik1194]

Simply perfect. No plywood, just pure wood.

[@joekoscielniak8576]

The use of wood and brass for a contrast that is undeniably appealing to the eye is balanced for a classic mid-century look. Thank you for sharing.

[@miroboy25]

I love the combination walnut and brass, great work!

[@kuffyswoodwork]

Awesome work mate. Brass accents with a chocolate brown timber such as this Walnut works so well together. 👍

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks 👍

[@TruthAndMoreTruth]

Amazing piece. However, one of the best features of mid century console stereo systems were the speaker systems that utilized the large available space. My Grandmother had one of these and it contained 2 15" woofers, and 2 large horn tweeter. Combined with the all tube electronics, it sounded so amazing.

[@mrrootytooty5797]

i still have a couple of all tube radiograms with 12" Celestion speakers onboard...i keep meaning to restore the woodwork on one of them. They do sound great! I think they cost no more than £50 each as well. I may buy a Blaupunkt Arkansas (on looks alone)

[@paulvolkmann2979]

I’m in the design process of a ‘console’ with speakers built in. Going for the old look - the top will still be openable (connections access) but latch behind doors (Blu-ray/DVD access) that will be concealed in the pattern of the front. Essentially an A/V center that looks like a console stereo that also acts as a TV stand.

[@gforcekaras]

Another beautiful piece of art! Would've been cool to see a gas strut hinge on the top door so it assist in opening and allow a soft closing, so you know, it doesn't bump the record player.

[@bobbg9041]

They didn't use gas struts it was a metal keyed hinge that had lock positions you can stull buy today.

[@MarketsReframed]

Its really a great design. Shows off the $10K turntable while in use and protects it when not.. The most amazing workmanship, of course.

[@timschutte6924]

We had an old Motorola FM Radio/Record player almost exactly like this growing up in the late 60s, early 70s. It was the tube kind. I was always amazed at how powerful and smooth the sound was. It had such a warmth to the music, especially the Record player. If I only knew then what I know now, I would have saved it from the garbage because my father threw it out !!!!!!.

[@bleachnineable]

It's high quality furniture with great design and making by a skill craftsman, really love it. Can't wait for future video

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you very much!

[@tedtimmis8135]

Beautiful. Your creation shows there is still a place for media consoles.

[@95player]

This was so satisfaying i can't even believe it! I meaaaan the precision? Are you kidding? Loved it

[@pedullastudio]

thanks

[@unitwoodworking5403]

This cabinet looks luxurious and high quality of arts.

[@pedullastudio]

thank you

[@unitwoodworking5403]

@@pedullastudio You're welcome. Take care.

[@conligdas5070]

Your furniture and your craftsmanship is to be admired, an absolute pleasure to watch. More content please.

[@FixitFingers]

Beautiful stuff Nick. Liking the brass usage at the moment looks great against the walnut. Those hinges for the record player cover were very cool too, nice choice.

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks 👍

[@caelanboyd7836]

Another outstanding piece of furniture! Never ceases to amaze me the level of precision.

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks so much!

[@paulhopkins1905]

This build is beautiful, absolutely amazing. It's not even a complaint, but I would love to see builds like this with other woods besides walnut though.

[@nathanberwick8627]

I absolutely adore this! Made me immediately think that I wish my guitar amplifiers looked like this. Would be such a classy piece, especially if it could be something for use on stage - although I wouldn't dare let anybody breathe near it. Would set such an amazing vibe . I do love the turntable that's placed in it though, made me laugh that it's a different turntable used for the needle drop and lift bookending the video ;)

[@kondohnoboru382]

I am impressed with the polite work and the good workmanship. I used to listen to LED ZEPPELIN a lot. Drop the needle on the turntable.

[@pedullastudio]

thank you

[@frankcoffey]

That is beautiful, I don’t have a shop so I found a credenza with those woven cane doors and put my powered speakers in there and a Bluetooth receiver.

[@Worldfamoustrucker]

Came to see what that mesh was, stayed for the walnut. What a great video and an incredible piece.

[@pedullastudio]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@drjami1]

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[@givepeaceachance5140]

Everything about your work is simply amazing buddy.......Keep up the good work .

[@damonherman6882]

Stunning piece inspired me to Takle a HMV restoration with the brass

[@mariannesmith9404]

What amazing talent. Beautiful. And I like your record collection, especially Led Zeplin who I saw in concert in 1970!

[@jessieferriol]

Fine fitted furniture you got there my friend. Very precise and meticulously done, salute!

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you very much!

[@morsecodereviews1553]

Great music selection! Oh and the cabinet is cool too😁

[@NoNopeAndNo]

Thank you for Not clickbaiting views by stating that you only use basic shed tools. Great work 😊 SUBSCRIBED

[@davesmith2262]

Excellent LP choice 👌 great Cabinet to 😊😊😊

[@ryno101]

Based on those records, I'd say your taste in furniture is as good as your taste in music! The grain consistency throughout is stunning.

[@gritsjackson]

A true artist practicing their craft.

[@shinobitree5711]

Man, I wish you did voice overs. Definitely some of the best furniture I've ever seen.

[@mikegilman5966]

Awesome build! I’m curious, did you house speakers in the unit? Where the mesh is? If so, how did the metal mesh speaker grills turn out? I’ve been thinking about doing the same thing but I was worried they’d “buzz”. Great work!

[@paulomontero12]

This guy is something else isn’t he. Great job!

[@pabloramirez3123]

EXELENTE TRABAJO,ME HIZO ACORDAR DEL MUEBLE DE SONIDO DE MI PADRE UNA ALEMANA,FELICIDADES.LA COSTRUIRE PARA RECORDARLO.GRACIAS.

[@davidbradley3074]

NICE! I think you have channeled the planet Zenith! WOW!

[@mwyatt222]

I knew an artist that used to build consoles with klipsch heresy speakers that fit in the cab.s.. He would use cheaper but new garrard tables and whatever Marantz pre and power amp and install a spring reverb for what he called 'Spatial' . Good times. The last time i talked to him he said the last one sold in the 80s for 3 grand.

[@mwyatt222]

The speakers could spin in the cabinets to the side or back where they could be pointed in any direction. Huge advantage. He made them out of salvaged 50s and 60s wood from high end credenzas and conference tables. The guy also made acoustic guitars.

[@Jim_me]

Like the simple design,does the brass speaker grill vibrate at higher speaker volume.

[@andresparra7464]

Beautiful work man! I'm curious though, how do you prevent the record player to not vibrate when the sound is turned up? wouldn't the whole piece vibrate when it gets louder? great video! keep it up!

[@devanleahmoxleyteigrob6580]

Unbelievably gorgeous!! Incredible

[@Soundfreeek]

Awesome work ! Amazing skills. I personally would have made the record bin the other way around, to see records face from the front rather than from the side. 😊

[@ЭдХам-д5ю]

Пусть вы и не сможете меня понять, но блин это реально круто, просто испытал нереальное удовольствие от просмотра ваших видео, так держать!

[@batterymakermarkii2654]

Sure reminds me of those big stereo consoles I remember as a kid...

[@sigfridmarin3985]

Wow simplemente te quedó impresionante. 👏👏👏👏👍✌️

[@barrieknop3790]

Great work indeed. Can you please advise the brank and model of the yellow/ orange small air nail gun ?

[@AZCobraman]

Zep, Miles, Marley, Beatles....all the classics!

[@SinnerSince1962]

I saw a Zeppelin in there too!

[@joshuahorne9635]

Wow, this is amazing! Excellent design and craftsmanship.

[@tmitch45]

I really like this such a great design. Can I ask, what are the brass strips on the back of the doors. Are they braces to add strength? Great stuff I'm loving your work and video's

[@kimchifan1]

You must be a prototype maker. Details and measurements are so precise. Your wood shop is more like a laboratory for me.

[@BruceAUlrich]

Beautiful cabinet!

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you!

[@arthurdanielles4784]

Great vid. I remember when I was younger you could buy the wood cabinets so you could add your valve / transistor equipment to them. The ones I built myself I built in sections and then ASSEMBLED where the unit was going to be used and for good reason 👀🤔If you have ever put together one of these and believe me this one is a TOTAL example of what I am about to illustrate😃they weigh a ton (well certainly feels like it as the missus rearranging the room - I need it there, no there 😭 followed by "look at the carpet and where that has been" followed by "Do you really think we should move it dearest.." 🤔👀 Also try moving furniture like that up or down stairs👀😒BUT I will tell you now.. solid teak unit that I put together AND yes I made it so that it could be disassembled into parts.. the sound was unbelievable from it.. true hifi fidelity at its best.. record deck, cassette tape deck and transistor tuner/amplifier assembly with FM radio as well, big 12 inch 15 ohm speakers plus several smaller speakers (electronics was a hobby of mine so crossovers and etc a breeze.. ) 20 watts per channel, rumble and scratch filters, full tone controls and 5 inputs plus din socket connectors and and! We had that for over 20 years with some upgrades along the way, but it remained a family heirloom😃👍Listen to the music of the 80s or the 90s with relish.. connect up a CD player to the din socket and once again the sound was awesome! The solid teak construction I still to this day reckon added so much to the warmth of the sound.. no vibration here thankyou.. 👀😃That's why if you have the time to do a project like this and the enthusiasm, do it! but as said do remember, when put together the WEIGHT! unless of course you are using lighter materials ? but even then it will still be heavy! 😨😃 Love this vid.. definite thumbs up here 👍😃 Whoever, wherever you are - stay safe!

[@romanaxle]

Excellent work!

[@pedullastudio]

Many thanks!

[@anonymousonlineuser6543]

Well made modern furniture that no one would mistake for vintage or antique. Something is apparently lost, if not in skills or craftsmanship then in aesthetics. MSM makers would rarely overlap frame on a premium piece, instead they would make 45 degree joint at every corner of the frame and then round it or insert different piece of wood into a joint to round it. This piece is still better than 99% of junk that is sold by premium brands but it is far behind what was industrially made even 60 years ago.

[@drde4010]

World class work.

[@bobbg9041]

Very 1960s looking. My aunt and uncle had a system like this with an 8 track tape player in it. Your work is great but, the wire grills wasn't a good idea they will make noise A cloth fabric thats sound transparent would have been better. On something like that a zip zag woven like a air filter for a furnace in brass rods glued in place to hold the fabric or fold it and starch the shape into it. Where did you find the turntable and amp units and did you build In the speakers or use made speakers? I think I might have built a cd player into it, so only the face of that unit shows. And those units used tube amps that had a warmth to the sound you dont get from Solid state componets. The legs would have been wood. The wood working on this was 100 times better then the cabnits massed produced in the 60s and 70s as console units. That stuff fell to the side for modern units. I gave my sister an antique peace made in the 1940 by RCA Victor the finiture was gerioius art deco look. But the unit didn't work anymore. And it only had one speaker firing down.

[@stevenbellwallace6194]

Beautiful work!! Would love to see you post more often.

[@pedullastudio]

Working on it!

[@truthfinder4973]

use to see this kind set up growing up in the 70s -80s lo

[@CreativeCarpentry]

Really good videos, lovely furniture and loads of cool wood working processes you are using. It’s really good so please keep making the videos 👍

[@psychedelicguitarartbyjima3850]

Super cool build and excellent taste in your record collection . We must be close in the same age. Now I want to buy a tablesaw, planer, and start a collection of routers. You're such an inspiration in your talent, you inspire us all. Thank you so much, your new viewer, Jim. Five out of five saws.🪚🪚🪚🪚🪚

[@sscott3102]

Yes, choice vinyl

[@psidvicious]

When he was stacking up the records I thought, “Wow! Not a single stinker in the bunch!” Looked very much like a ‘favorites playlist’, from my own collection.

[@rtroreow]

Very elegant, but where do you get the metal mesh for the cabinet doors?

[@martingoddard2171]

Oh Wow! I love everything about Pedulla Studio - the stunning designs, the precision of your work, the cleanliness and orderliness of your workshop - fabulous! One question - why do we not see your face? Are you hiding from the law?

[@DrMuzibuko]

Please can you tell me what time of hinges you used for the doors and the lid? The bass ones for the lip are particularly nice because you hide them in the wood and the door hinges look like you can just clamp them in without the need for screws. Very beautiful design 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Juan-wf8vh]

¿Qué utilizaste para dar el acabado? Por cierto eres un Crack, te seguiré de ahora en adelante. Saludos. 🇲🇽✌️

[@TheAlberto6842]

Love the shop you have ....a dream for those of us that build !!!

[@ronbateman7543]

Simply elegant and inspiring!

[@michaelcurtis7822]

Great, we used to build these in the 60s, we called them Radiograms, had radio, record player and tape recorder, those were the days.

[@danisaacortiz6982]

Just Beautiful Mr. Pedulla !!

[@rudymejia5042]

One of the best videos I have seen

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks so much!

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

Would have liked to see the kind of speakers used

[@sergiofurtado4964]

Awesome videos, great selection of music

[@boryna28]

Your job is truly amazing and also you listening cool music ;] And this cabinet - WOW!

[@MovieMike1969]

There has to be a whole lot of workshop envy out here. That table saw alone makes mine look like it belongs in a babies toy workshop.

[@AlexanderAnderson542]

This is beautiful! Where did you get the brass mesh?