I started out intending to just remove the old paneling, then refinishing the outsides of our old cabinets. The new items were going to be the new wall treatments, a new counter top, backsplash and floor. That was going to be more than enough.

But, on removing the cabinets and paneling we discovered mold and rotted cabinet bases. That resulted in me beiing forced into making new base cabinets. The following pics will give you a better idea of what initially transpired.

Beginning the demo

Some progress

Some repairs

Stove relocated

More repairs and stove

Three base cabinets with adjustable feet

Closeup of one of the adjustable feet

Access holes in base of cabinets, for using a screwdriver to adjust the cabinet’s height

First 3 base cabinets and relocated dishwasher. The old faces were sanded and reused.

Now the new sink and granite top have been installed

We are moving along

Now, at my wife’s request, I’m busy making two more base cabinets and three 36” wall cabinets that will go to the cealing, instead of having a soffit above the cabinets.

Look for part two to this continuing saga.

The second set of doors are waiting for me to insulate the shop, so I can afford to heat it. Our last electric bill was off the charts. To conserve electricity, I took a friends’ advice and created a tent to dry the panels in. Here are some pictures. Oh! When all is said and done the header will be recessed, so the trim I have made will fit flush with the wall, while hiding the track.

I.m trying to work with photobucket, but still running into some snags. If I could speak with one of you I suspect that you/we could solve my problems. I pay a flat rate for long distance so I would be happy to call you on my dime. Did I just show my age? My email is coachbob@coachbob.org and my number is 302.328.8333. Thanks.

Problem solved. Thanks to everyone.

I did this once before quite a while ago and I cannot find my notes. Hope I’m not being a bother. If you send me your phone number, I will be happy to call you. It is so much easier than doing it by email. My personal email is coachbob@coachbob.org and my phone is 302.328.8333. Thanks in advance.

Have a great day,

I want to cut a V shaped notch in a piece of wood and use it to hold a dowel while I cut it shorter. I was planning to do it on my table saw since I don’t have a router bit big enough to do the job. But, I have not found a comfortable way to do it. Fear that the block of would will go flying has stopped me in my tracks. Can someone please talk me through a safe way to do this. If you give me your phone number I will be happy to call you.

Thanks in advance and have a great evening.

It’s 9-17-07 and I’m running a 5” by 24” piece of wood through my jointer. Instead of it cutting at an even thickness. It is coming out on a slope. About ½ inch in it is .66 thick and I stopped immediately. At about 1” in it is .73, at 12 inches it is .83 and at the other end it is .92 inches thick. At the beginning I’m putting most of the pressure on with my left hand. As soon as the paddle in my left hand is past the blades and there is room for the paddle in my right hand to move past the blades I keep all my pressure on the outfeed table. What am I doing wrong and how do I get this piece of wood the same thickness all the way along its 24 inch length?

Please feel free to call me at 302.328.8333 or email me your phone number and I will be happy to call you.

Thanks in advance for your help.

It was my outfeed table that was to low, and I’m making sure that I keep the pressure on the outfeed side as I pass my wood over the cutters.

Thanks again and have a great day.

Bob (Lance)

The stiles are 79 5/8 h and 4 1/8 w

Going from top to bottom the rails are:

4 ½ h and 9 3/4 w

4 ½ h and 9 3/4 w

8 h and 9 3/4 w

9 h and 9 3/4 w

the panels are:

9 1/8 h and 9 ½ w

22 1/2 h and 9 ½ w

22 1/2 h and 9 ½ w

my router bit is 3/8