LumberJocks
DAILY DEALS Pen Press/Drilling Jig  |  Makita Makita Recon LCT203W 10.8 Volt Lithium Ion Impact Driver 2 Pc Kit

Pantry cabinet

Project by BigEd posted 333 days ago 1025 views 2 times favorited 11 comments Add to Favorites Watch

This is a pantry cabinet I made for a relative who was short on cabinet space in the house she was renting. The upper cabinet is from plans in Workbench magazine and the base is home-grown. It’s made such that the cabinet can be wall-hung and the base can be used as a dresser if needed. Solid brass accents. Finished with General Finishes Mahogany stain and wipe-on polyurethane. At the time I took the photos, I was short one drawer pull.
My first foray into arch top raised panel doors. Learned a lot making this project!

-- BigEd, sawdust maker in Ohio


11 comments so far

View David's profile

David

1982 posts in 1035 days


posted 333 days ago

Big Ed -

Very nice! Could you comment a bit more on the upper cabinet? I am curious about the fold out shelves.

David

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

View piper's profile

piper

89 posts in 973 days


posted 333 days ago

great work the I like your choice of finishes as well nice job

-- piper

View CharlieM1958's profile

CharlieM1958

7654 posts in 1114 days


posted 333 days ago

Great looking piece, Big Ed. I really like the design.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

View griff's profile

griff

927 posts in 658 days


posted 333 days ago

Looks great BigEd. Very good build. I would also like to know more about the fold out shelves.

-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none

View BigEd's profile

BigEd

20 posts in 334 days


posted 333 days ago

The shelves in the upper cabinet are a clam-shell design attached with piano hinges. 1/2” plywood dadoed into the frames between the middle shelves provides rigidity. In other words, the middle shelves could be used as spice racks. Each shelf has a 3/16” brass rod, buffed and coated with clear lacquer, approx. 2” above the shelf surface to retain the contents (believe it or not, 1/4” brass would have put this project over budget!). The rectangular brass pieces you see on the unhinged ends of these shelves are removable so that the brass rods can be replaced if they get bent or damaged.
Rare earth magnets and washers installed on the hinged end of the shelves provide retention when they are closed.
Behind these fold out shelves are 5 (4 adjustable, 1 fixed) additional shelves.

-- BigEd, sawdust maker in Ohio

View lightweightladyleftie's profile

lightweightladyleftie

417 posts in 608 days


posted 333 days ago

BigEd,

That is one great looking pantry! How is it attached to the base to keep it from tipping when filled and opened? It’s destined to be a family heirloom!

-- "But godliness with contentment is great gain." 1 Timothy 6:6

View jim1953's profile

jim1953

1610 posts in 738 days


posted 333 days ago

Wow Ed Nice Cabinet

-- Jim, Kentucky

View BigEd's profile

BigEd

20 posts in 334 days


posted 333 days ago

The top is attached to the base with two metal strips and screws on the back, otherwise it just rests on the base.

Thanks to everyone for your very kind comments!

-- BigEd, sawdust maker in Ohio

View mtnwild's profile

mtnwild

2020 posts in 423 days


posted 332 days ago

Really well done and a great design.

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

View Todd A. Clippinger's profile

Todd A. Clippinger

5648 posts in 995 days


posted 332 days ago

Nice work!

Smart design in that the pieces can be used separately.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

View Karson's profile

Karson

25802 posts in 1296 days


posted 332 days ago

Great design. A nice job.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

You must be signed in to post the comments.

  • View all advertisers
  • Advertise with us

DISCLAIMER: Any posts on LJ are posted by individuals acting in their own right and do not necessarily reflect the views of LJ. LJ will not be held liable for the actions of any user.

Latest Projects | Latest Blog Entries | Latest Forum Topics

HomeRefurbers.com

Latest Projects | Latest Blog Entries | Latest Forum Topics

GardenTenders.com :: gardening showcase