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I had a client who wanted to build a relatively simple cabinet that would fit in between her two mirrors in the bathroom. It had to be somewhat exacting as to the size, and it had to wrap over the backsplash. The mirrors were some sort of mahogany, so I matched them as best I could for color using African Mohogany, 6 different types of dye, and then a cherry stain. It was very close. Stain matching is very difficult. This was my first attempt at it. The cabinet door at the bottom opens up to reveal the hair dryer and other styling appliances. There is a cutaway in the back for the outlet. It was a fun project. She had already designed it and measured her space. I just had to interpret the drawings and build it to suit. We’re both pretty happy with it.
-- Thomas Porter, Phoenix, AZ, www.thomasporter.com
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porrapai
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posted 377 days ago
Hey Thomas
The pictures are a bit dark (the mirrors are a problem !) but it looks very professional.
Carlos Castanheira
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Thos. Angle
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I’d say you did a great job of matching the color and the style of the original work. Excellent.
-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon
MsDebbieP
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posted 377 days ago
great plan and wonderful interpretation of the plans!!
I really like it. Well done
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CharlieM1958
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Beautiful cabinet, and a great color match as well! Isn’t the client concerned about the wood resting on the vanity top where spills and splashes happen frequently?
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Dadoo
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posted 377 days ago
Yeah, this looks like a great color match. Beautiful job!
-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!
Greg Mitchell
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posted 377 days ago
Great job Thomas. Beautiful job on the finish.
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 377 days ago
It looks real nice, & a good color match.
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TomFran
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posted 377 days ago
Real nice job!
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Chip
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posted 377 days ago
Wonderful work Thomas.
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Jon3
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posted 371 days ago
very nice. stain matching is so hard. I generally try and go for a contrast when I can’t find out what was used originally.
Beginningwoodworker
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posted 51 days ago
Thats a nice vanity!
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker