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Replaced old laminated kitchen cupboards with solid hickory. Did not want to change sink base area, so we ordered cabinet fronts only. Worked out great. The only thing was, I had to build by own drawers…and, yes, they are 24” deep. I used a lock joint using the router. Simple to do, only 1 change to router set up. My husband and I also made the oak counter tops next to the stove. We then laminated the walnut, put a simple chamfer edge on it for trim. Counter tops are oiled as a finish. I think that will hold up well, can always be easily touched up. Also put trim on bottom of cabinets. A bit tricky, but well worth the effort. We took our time on this last winter, took 6 weeks doing a wall at a time so I could cook everyday. Waited 25 years for this. Love it!!!
-- Dee2, OH Aromatherapy....fresh cut wood!!
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Roger
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#1 posted 450 days ago
very beautiful indeed. gotta luv that Hickory. so, you’ll be sleepin in the kitchen fer a while. :)
-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Kentuk55@bellsouth.net
a1Jim
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#2 posted 450 days ago
Very nice upgrade great job.
-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/
bugz
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#3 posted 450 days ago
I love hickory, every time I cut it reminds me of barbaque. Very nicely done.
-- Bob, Lewistown, Montana. Kindness is the Language the blind can see and deaf can hear. - Mark Twain
Beginningwoodworker
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#4 posted 450 days ago
Beautiful kitchen!
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker
MayflowerDescendant
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#5 posted 450 days ago
WELL DONE!! Looks beautiful. Congrats all around. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy!
-- Glen - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
jim1953
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#6 posted 450 days ago
Great Lookin Job
-- Jim, Kentucky
JR_Dog
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#7 posted 450 days ago
I’ve been wanting to resurface my counter tops with marble paint… I can’t believe I never thought out putting tile down… duh! Thank you for showing yours it give me great ideas! I really like the trim on the bottom; nice touch! I’m building a router table right now so I hope I can make some crown molding or trim similar to yours and dress up my cupboards.
Overall excellent job!
-- The Best Intentions Bring Undoubtabliy Something Less But Nontheless Something..."
lightweightladylefty
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#8 posted 450 days ago
Dee,
Your kitchen looks great! It must make you feel very good to have a new kitchen you did yourselves!
Thanks for sharing.
L/W
-- Jesus is the ONLY reason for ANY season.
Martyroc
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#9 posted 449 days ago
That kitchen came out great, 6 weeks is not that long, I have been working on my kitchen for a year and it’s still not done. Well the kitchen, workshop, basement, bathroom, etc…yea I got a lot on my plate.
-- Martin ....always count the number of fingers you have before, and after using the saw.
ohio
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#10 posted 449 days ago
Kitchen looks beautiful! Very nice job!
mackcr
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#11 posted 449 days ago
Looks great, love the Hickory!
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