Pantry cabinet

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

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

-- piper

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

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

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

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

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

Wow Ed Nice Cabinet

-- Jim, Kentucky

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

Really well done and a great design.

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

Nice work!

Smart design in that the pieces can be used separately.

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

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 †