chrisphr Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Made some shop cabinets that are based on this guild build. Since this is my first woodworking project my goal was #1 to learn some woodworking skills and a distant 2nd to get some cabinets. Virtually everything was a first time to me, from milling to finishing. Even made some jigs along the way including a cross cut sled (my favorite tool). All possible using Marc's guild videos plus the huge amount of advice I got on this forum, thanks everyone! Used cheap construction lumber (once again, this was a practice project), the wood is presumed to be spruce (called white wood at the store), the ply for the doors is birch. Finished with 4 coats of matte water base poly (sprayed). Used butt hinges instead of knife. I also made 4 of the pocket screw versions, because at the end of the day, I did need some cabinets. Three of them got euro hinges, the last one you see without a door I plan to make something special for doors with some additional tool storage, similar to the hanging tool cabinet Marc built. Now I need to get ahold of some hardwood and do some woodworking for real-sies. :-). Next on the list is a mission coffee table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Nice job! For a first project...fantastic! I need to do the same thing in my shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Looking good! I like how you used dovetails in your first project - impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwood Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Nicely done. Fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Awesome work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Good work Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphr Posted January 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Thanks for the encouragement, all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryside Workshop Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Looking good! I like how you used dovetails in your first project - impressive! Is it dovetails or box joints? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryside Workshop Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Made some shop cabinets that are based on this guild build. Since this is my first woodworking project my goal was #1 to learn some woodworking skills and a distant 2nd to get some cabinets. Virtually everything was a first time to me, from milling to finishing. Even made some jigs along the way including a cross cut sled (my favorite tool). All possible using Marc's guild videos plus the huge amount of advice I got on this forum, thanks everyone! Used cheap construction lumber (once again, this was a practice project), the wood is presumed to be spruce (called white wood at the store), the ply for the doors is birch. Finished with 4 coats of matte water base poly (sprayed). Used butt hinges instead of knife.image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg I also made 4 of the pocket screw versions, because at the end of the day, I did need some cabinets. Three of them got euro hinges, the last one you see without a door I plan to make something special for doors with some additional tool storage, similar to the hanging tool cabinet Marc built.image.jpg Now I need to get ahold of some hardwood and do some woodworking for real-sies. :-). Next on the list is a mission coffee table. Which guild build was this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphr Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Which guild build was this? Dovetails. Loosely based upon the wall hanging cabinet build. My version is bigger, uses butt hinges instead of knife hinges, and is made of cheap lumber since they were built for garage storage. Just a "practice project" before I try making some furniture for indoors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryside Workshop Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Dovetails. Loosely based upon the wall hanging cabinet build. My version is bigger, uses butt hinges instead of knife hinges, and is made of cheap lumber since they were built for garage storage. Just a "practice project" before I try making some furniture for indoors. I might try a cheap version. Just have to buy the build first. Except I have no idea how to cut dovetails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphr Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 In retrospect, it turned out so well following the guild videos, I wish I had used hardwood. The time you put into it, particularly your first project will likely eclipse the extra cost of getting good lumber. I used an akeda dovetail jig, I think Marc used a Leigh jig. With a jig, cutting the dovetails is not too much harder than following the jig's instructions and making a couple practice runs. Once I had the setup right, I cut the dovetails and pins for all three cabinets in maybe an hour or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 I might try a cheap version. Just have to buy the build first. Except I have no idea how to cut dovetails. Best place to practice is on shop furniture! Let us know how you do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryside Workshop Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 In retrospect, it turned out so well following the guild videos, I wish I had used hardwood. The time you put into it, particularly your first project will likely eclipse the extra cost of getting good lumber. I used an akeda dovetail jig, I think Marc used a Leigh jig. With a jig, cutting the dovetails is not too much harder than following the jig's instructions and making a couple practice runs. Once I had the setup right, I cut the dovetails and pins for all three cabinets in maybe an hour or two. Well I guess I will be getting it soon. He did do 2 versions of it right? A pocket hole and a more complex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Well I guess I will be getting it soon. He did do 2 versions of it right? A pocket hole and a more complex? Yes - Both are great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryside Workshop Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Yes - Both are great! Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Marc is a very good teacher and doesn't pull any punches. I've never been disappointed in in a project video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephrohdes221 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 yeah if we are determined then we can.....at least must give a chance to make out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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