Popular Post Brendon_t Posted December 21, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 No journal on this one but I've been working on and off for about 3 months on this unit. Each drawer nests 9 bottles of wine, the cabinet holds 24 stemmed glasses and whatever fits on the top. Total capacity of 131 bottles. I have pictures of the process along the way so feel free to ask any questions. The cooler will have a platform under it that will tie to the toe kicks. This is an old loft in Beverly Hills where the floors have 5/8" variance across 6 feet so I decided to build the kicks and platform after. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Cool. Now you need a fancy corkscrew set on that counter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Damn dude, that came out looking fine! Great job. Did you trim out the top on the job as well. That's some tight fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Wow. Very nice work. I bet everyone that sees it will be impressed as I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Brendon, that is really nice, was this a commissioned piece? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 really like the figure on the door frames Brendon, beautiful work all around. whats the secret to getting those cradles in the upper left picture strong enough to hold a bottle of wine? very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted December 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Thanks guys, yes this was a commissioned piece. In that area was a days old hutch he wanted removed. Asked if I had any interest in building a wine unit and so it started. The top left holder does get a lot of love. Essentially, I cut the coves on the table saw, made a sanding form from mdf. Put a 5/8 round-over on the bottom and 1/8" on top to give it more of the sweep. I cut a 3° up and 8° off 90 to the right. I used those same degrees to make a drilling jig spaces for the sides where there is an inch of thickness. 4" spax screws from the back, also counter sunk at an angle allowed a great tight fit. I tested with two 8lb weights at the end and have about no deflection. 45 minutes ago, treeslayer said: really like the figure on the door frames Brendon, beautiful work all around. Thanks. That piece of walnut came out of my personal stash because I thought the doors needed a little something extra. He just sent me one more. I still love it without the natural sunlight 1 hour ago, K Cooper said: Did you trim out the top on the job as well. Not on site. When I went to measure, I brought a long piece of hardboard that I scribed from the wall onto. Shaped the hardboard to the .05mm pencil line and transferred that to the actual top glue up. It actually layed in with a little pressure on the blue tape protecting the wall then just sunk in about perfectly. I was very pleased to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 The build itself is very well done. What I find amazing is the support of the bottles on the upper left itself. The whole project looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted December 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Thanks Ken. The benefactor is a director for my firm and apparently is showing it off to everyone that he can. I had some random people stop by my office that I don't even know to ask about it and want to see more pictures. The top left piece is the clear crowd favorite. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Thanks Ken. The benefactor is a director for my firm and apparently is showing it off to everyone that he can. I had some random people stop by my office that I don't even know to ask about it and want to see more pictures. The top left piece is the clear crowd favorite. Awesome exposure! One question from a non-wine guy, though ... I thought the bottles were supposed to be stored neck down so the cork doesn't dry out. Am I not seei g something in the pic, or is this just meant for short-term storage? Or (most likely) do I just not have a clue about this? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Nice work Brendon. I had forgotten about you doing this project. Final outcome is great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 2 hours ago, wtnhighlander said: Awesome exposure! One question from a non-wine guy, though ... I thought the bottles were supposed to be stored neck down so the cork doesn't dry out. Am I not seei g something in the pic, or is this just meant for short-term storage? Or (most likely) do I just not have a clue about this? There's wine at the cork, Ross, if not, the bottles are less than half full. 2 hours ago, Brendon_t said: Thanks Ken. The benefactor is a director for my firm and apparently is showing it off to everyone that he can. I had some random people stop by my office that I don't even know to ask about it and want to see more pictures. The top left piece is the clear crowd favorite. Cove cut on the table saw? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted December 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 6 hours ago, RichardA said: Cove cut on the table saw? Yes sir. Here is the video and jig I followed. The process was very easy. Cleaning up after is the hardest part but the rigid sanding block I made made quick work of those as well. 9 hours ago, wtnhighlander said: Awesome exposure! One question from a non-wine guy, though ... I thought the bottles were supposed to be stored neck down so the cork doesn't dry out. Am I not seei g something in the pic, or is this just meant for short-term storage? To be totally honest, I'm not a wine guy either. This couple drinks a lot of wine and buys by the case. I doubt anything will be sitting there too long to spoil or rot a cork. Especially since he moves about every 3 years it seems. I kept it dark in the drawers and routed the fan from the cooler which is insulated down to under the legs of the unit. If there are big parts I did wrong, please feel free to let me know. I'm never too proud to learn. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Brendon_t said: If there are big parts I did wrong, please feel free to let me know. You're kidding right? Amazing work! How are the drawers constructed? Got a picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted December 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 18 minutes ago, Just Bob said: You're kidding right? Amazing work! How are the drawers constructed? Got a picture? No, I'm sure there are nuances I missed but have been looking at each piece so long that i won't see it. Here are some pics of drawer construction. I'll say the domino got a workout on this build. Parts laid out with domino layout lines Lots and lots of parts.. As you see, I cut reliefs in the center do that the bottles will nest properly without touching. Cut and pattern routed the faces. Then just hinge hanging and assembly. This picture was before final drawer face trimming. I used a 1/8 shim on both right and left as inset. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 7 minutes ago, Brendon_t said: Here are some pics of drawer construction. I'll say the domino got a workout on this one Pics didn't show, but I am assuming thru domino? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted December 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 1 minute ago, Just Bob said: Pics didn't show, but I am assuming thru domino? Had to go into Tapatalk to resize. Should show now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Wonderful work. You can be proud of this one. I like it. About the upper left.........let's not mention earthquakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 7 minutes ago, Ronn W said: About the upper left.........let's not mention earthquakes. Transparent Rubber Bands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted December 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 21 minutes ago, Ronn W said: About the upper left.........let's not mention earthquakes. I supplied a few tubs of quake hold putty. I told him to use it I'll pretty much guarantee he won't but I did my due diligence on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 35 minutes ago, Brendon_t said: I supplied a few tubs of quake hold putty. I told him to use it I'll pretty much guarantee he won't but I did my due diligence on it OMG, I thought you were kidding.............................until I googled it. I could have used that stuff for my avatar pic. It would have taken only one hot dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxdabroxx Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 8 minutes ago, Ronn W said: OMG, I thought you were kidding.............................until I googled it. I could have used that stuff for my avatar pic. It would have taken only one hot dog. LOL, and the truth comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted December 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 45 minutes ago, Ronn W said: OMG, I thought you were kidding.............................until I googled it. I could have used that stuff for my avatar pic. It would have taken only one hot dog. Haha nope. It's a real thing and very useful. I use it on breakable things on shelves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Super job Brendon! I really like the curl in the doors too. Certainly a project to be proud of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Excellent work. A unique piece and I have to think the client was very happy. If they're from SoCal they know what precautions to take. Whether they take them or not is up to them. If they came here from somewhere else, they'll learn soon enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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