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A few years ago I picked up a nice formica top on sale and put it on top of a crudely constructed cabinet that I had previously built. I recently decided it was time to upgrade…but cheaply. I designed this cabinet to be movable (3” wheels) and to provide the functions of manuals storage, stereo location, charging station and storage of planes/chisels/scrapers/sharpening tools & supplies. To keep the cost down I used a 4 X 8 sheet of 3/4” MDO ($18.00 at my local bargain lumber yard), oak drop-offs from a mill, recycled hardwood from a Portland recycling outlet and various scrap wood/hardware that I had laying around. I also used, for the first time, some low grade beech that I picked up from a hardwood supplier. I liked working with it and used it from framing on the cabinet (which I stained to darken for contrast with the oak). I wanted to try some new techniques (including basic planning with Sketchup) so I did considerable planing, resawing, routing…and made bridle joints for the first time (finishing the joint with dowels for visual appeal and additional strength). To ‘class-up’ the appearance, I picked up some scrap plexiglas at a local glass store and created windows for the library and radio sections. I finished it with natural danish oil and two coats of poly. Now, to do some sharpening and charging…to the sound of good music.
-- Todos los dias aprendemos algo nuevo.
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rydonmf
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#1 posted 897 days ago
Wow. That is way too nice for the shop!
DaddyZ
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#2 posted 897 days ago
Very Cool Cabinet !!!
-- Pat - Worker of Wood, Collector of Tools, Father of one
Geedubs
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#3 posted 897 days ago
Thanks for the positive comments. Building things for my shop is my ‘learning lab’. It is giving me the chance to develop my knowledge/skills and not be too concerned with the errors one makes in learning. On the other hand, the garage is the one room in the home I control…so why should I NOT have nice furniture?
-- Todos los dias aprendemos algo nuevo.
TJ65
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#4 posted 896 days ago
Yea I agree with rydonmf, it is way too nice just for the shop.
I think you have to make a crappy one for the shed! :-)
-- Theresa, https://sites.google.com/site/tmj65treasure/
Kindlingmaker
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#5 posted 896 days ago
I too agree, it would very nice in the house! Great job and addition to your shop!
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#6 posted 896 days ago
I sorta’, kinda’ get sick of people whose shop cabinets come out looking so much better than my furniture :-(
[Great job. Looks fantastic. Nice use of materials. Nice details. Great overall look !]
-- -- Neil
twokidsnosleep
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#7 posted 896 days ago
This looks really great. I like the extra effort you are putting into your shop projects…and as you mention it helps refine your work and skills.
Good job!
-- Scott "Some days you are the big dog, some days you are the fire hydrant"
Splinterman
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#8 posted 896 days ago
Hey Geedubs,
Now that is one sweet cabinet…good job.
Rotceh
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#9 posted 896 days ago
Nice, well done
-- Work is my road to knowledge,Curiosity is my fellow traveler. El trabajo es mi camino al conocimiento, la curiosidad es mi compañero de viaje. Héctor
Ken90712
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#10 posted 896 days ago
Looks great. really like the drawer fronts they have a different look to them. I assume there are to pull outs on the top as well? Great Job!
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
Gator
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#11 posted 895 days ago
Very nice job.. you gotta love functional furniture..
Gator
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#12 posted 776 days ago
I missed this the first time around. – very nicely done…...I need to make some cabinets so this is great inspiration….
Jeff
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Geedubs
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#13 posted 776 days ago
Again, thanks for the nice comments.
-- Todos los dias aprendemos algo nuevo.
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