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Bathroom vanity, part 2

Bathroom vanity, part 2

Posted by on Oct 10, 2023 in Projects | Comments Off on Bathroom vanity, part 2
As a said before, I’m farming out the drawer boxes, so once I had my carcass done I only had drawer fronts and cabinet doors to do. I started with the doors. The plan is for a European-style frameless cabinet with full inset doors...
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Bathroom Vanity, part 1

Bathroom Vanity, part 1

Posted by on Sep 30, 2023 in Projects | Comments Off on Bathroom Vanity, part 1
Every year we try to do something nice for our house. Last year it was replacing the furnace, upgrading all the insulation, and adding the mini-split to the garage. Other years it’s been a new bedroom set (detail in King Bed in...
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Using up Scraps (2)

Using up Scraps (2)

Posted by on Sep 10, 2023 in Projects | Comments Off on Using up Scraps (2)
I did another quickie project using wood and supplies already on hand. This one is going in the bedroom to be used as a low bedside table, but in form it is actually a one-person bench. Again, there is no drawing for this, it was a...
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Using up Scraps (1)

Using up Scraps (1)

Posted by on Aug 5, 2023 in Projects | Comments Off on Using up Scraps (1)
So, before doing the bathroom vanity I wanted to knock out a couple of quick projects using the spare wood I already had on hand. This is the first of those; it took me a Sunday and a few hours during the week to finish. We have had for...
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At long last …

At long last …

Posted by on Jul 4, 2023 in Shop, Tools | Comments Off on At long last …
I’ve wanted a jointer for a long time. Never bought one. The main reason for that was floor space. A floor model jointer needs a lot of space on either side to actually use, and typically it goes against a wall or behind another...
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Adam’s end tables

Adam’s end tables

Posted by on May 29, 2023 in Projects | Comments Off on Adam’s end tables
The second part of Adam’s housewarming gift was a pair of end tables to go with the coffee table. He had only one requirement, which was for a drawer 5 inches deep. Seemed fairly simple. Basic drawing of the coffee table I would add...
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