scowha7
GAINING SPEED
A.K.A. "ROGER"
Working with my hands gives me a break from working with my mind.
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Post by scowha7 on Mar 28, 2020 10:38:18 GMT -6
Very nice!
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Post by Steve Ski on Mar 28, 2020 17:22:35 GMT -6
Tanks, Scott Working the base cabs today, pics soon.
Cheers, Ski.
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Post by Steve Ski on Mar 31, 2020 12:54:20 GMT -6
Latest update for yall on this never ending 1:1 build, lol. The corner sink cabinet is at a 45* angle making for some challenging miter work, but it all came out splendidly, to me anyway, HA!
 
The fun part will be making the main base cabinet pull flush against this corner cabinet. I will leave a 1/4" wiggle room on the face frame stile for an on scene trimming if necessary since I can't actually line both cabs up in the shop. The floor is the shop in not perfectly level and my bench isn't big enough for both units. However, I may build the toe kick frame and level that, then put both these cabs in place for a test fit before lugging them into the house. I'm thinking of using 3/4" Birch ply, doubled up, for the toe kick frame. It will be much easier to get the exact dimensions and level the entire toe kick unit as one long 11'x25" unit, on the shop floor, rather than in the kitchen.
Much more to come and tanks for watchin. Cheers, Ski. |
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Post by JCON on Mar 31, 2020 17:00:52 GMT -6
Very cool indeed!!!  |
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Post by ARMORGUY on Apr 1, 2020 7:57:28 GMT -6
What a masterclass craftsman you are Steve.
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Post by Steve Ski on Apr 2, 2020 15:15:40 GMT -6
Tanks you two. I was just pondering the logistical nightmare coming with the flooring, as in the need to remove 1/4" OSB that is glued down in half the area to avoid the elevation issues that would arise later when encountering the carpet areas and linoleum. My curio cabinet is not exactly a light piece of furniture.
Ok, sooooo............can someone please remind me "why" I started this project in the first place?
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Post by JCON on Apr 2, 2020 17:24:25 GMT -6
Cause she who must be obeyed said so and you don't wanna sleep with the doggies outside!!!
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Post by Steve Ski on Apr 2, 2020 17:41:18 GMT -6
Reminds me of the song by Bryan Adams, "Cuts like a knife"........blunt, brutally honest, and painfully accurate, HA!
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Post by JCON on Apr 2, 2020 19:57:02 GMT -6
LMAO!!!
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Post by Steve Ski on Apr 16, 2020 11:22:53 GMT -6
Slow goin guys, working the firewood and garden prep, the new Boss says so!
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Post by JCON on Apr 16, 2020 13:56:42 GMT -6
Garden and yard prep for me too fella!!!
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Post by Steve Ski on Apr 17, 2020 9:58:09 GMT -6
Ya, that grass is really starting to get goin too, yikes!
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Post by JCON on Apr 17, 2020 11:02:21 GMT -6
Isn't that the truth, but the colorful plants are giving me hope of new beginnings once more!!!
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Post by Steve Ski on Apr 24, 2020 9:35:23 GMT -6
Isn't that the truth, but the colorful plants are giving me hope of new beginnings once more!!! Ain't dat da truff! |
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Post by JCON on Apr 24, 2020 16:44:33 GMT -6
Yuppers!!! |
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Post by Steve Ski on May 22, 2020 13:16:22 GMT -6
The base cabinet is done, minus the tung oil, but I had to get the toe kick frame built so I can match up to the corner cabinet in the shop long before I start tearing out the old cabinets. This is goona be a hoot. I need everything ready for a quick "slap and dap" so my Boss doesn't have any serious down time, lol.
The toe kick frame took a full 10hrs to build. Double 3/4" Birch ply with rustic hickory on the face. Now, if I can get this frame level on the deck and get both cabs to match as they are right now, in theory it should all be good when installing, right??? Let's hope so, i'll keep you posted.
Yes, the frame was built on top of the cabinets for accuracy. This weekend I'll do the test fit, but I did leave 1/8" extra on the main cab for trim to fit, if necessary. Once this puppy is done I'll get after the island cabinet. That is going to involve a lot more prep due to gas line and venting installation.
So far, this 1:1 scale build has been a hoot, but I sure do miss my lil paint brushes, waaaaaaaaaaaaaaa........................HA!
Cheer for now, Ski.
 
 
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Post by JCON on May 22, 2020 17:20:31 GMT -6
Nice!!! |
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Post by JED on May 23, 2020 9:59:01 GMT -6
One heck of a kick board,no low level mood lights going into it?
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Post by Dukemaddog on May 23, 2020 12:18:17 GMT -6
Wow! What sensational woodwork! I can smell the sawdust from here. Man, that is simply spectacular!
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Post by Steve Ski on May 23, 2020 12:24:29 GMT -6
Tanks Gents! Still a long way from done, but we're getting there.
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