March 2010

0.1 Bookcase – Laminating Panels

March 28, 2010

In the prior photos (0 Bookcase), though hard to see, I have already prepared the corners of the frame. Specific steps were: Cut selected (i.e., no flaws that will weaken the frame) 8 / 4 poplar to rough length on the miter saw Divide these lengths into about 3 1/2 inches rough width on the [...]

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0 Mission Style Bookcase – construction

March 25, 2010

A young lady asked me to build a Mission style bookcase as in the rough sketch below. so I thought I would document the steps in its construction. Here are shots of the rough wood – poplar.   I need 3 sizes – 4 / 4 for the shelves and panels,  6 / 4  for the frame [...]

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Bonnetiere – Tall Cabinet

March 21, 2010

I used the plans in a Quebec do-it-your-self publication exactly, including mitering the 4 corners of this piece and preparing the 2 piece cornice.  This is the first time  I made such a crown moulding.  Since I do not have a cutter/bit with the required profile, I used an old (extra) router bit from which [...]

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Bathroom Vanity

March 21, 2010

Here is a photo of a past project  … a custom made bathroom vanity in solid ash.  Bathroom Vanity The mirror and back splash / ledge were not yet installed when I took these pix.

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