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I got more time finally to work on this entry storage. It was slow over a couple months. Mid winter was hard on us with toddler sickness i swear every week was something new. I made a 2nd cubby the same way as the first. The only difference was the size. This cubby was shaped with a deeper part to maximize the use of the dead space in the wall. Started with a template to make sure it fit the wall opening. Then the real deal. THis one had 1 less shelf than the other cubby unit. Installed. Following this i made a frame to mount the doors in. I didn't take any pictures of this. The only clever part was creating a way to attach the frame to the wall. I just attached plywood to the frame sort of like a cabinet and nailed it to the side walls. Following the installation of that I cut some plywood scraps to cover up the ugly studs below and to the side of the cubbys. Then it was hinge install time. The next item to make was doors. My plan for these all along was 1/2" plywood for stability. I figured even the best made frame and panel might have problems long term with heavy coats hanging on them for long periods. I didn't want to buy cherry plywood so instead i bought veneer and made my own panels with my vacuum bag. Before attaching the veneer I edged the plywood with thick cherry for mounting hinges. I figured this would take a screw better than the plywood edge. I have to say this was the better idea cause the figure on this veneer is awesome. To get the panel look i was going for I ripped some thin pieces of cherry that i'd glue on the surface to create faux panels. This meant even more vacuum bag time. For those wondering the blue inside the bag is silicone place mats I use them for many things but they also work great to cover sharp corners to help protect the vacuum bag. The slats helped flatten the plywood a lot too. Over the 48" length there was probably 1/8" bow. After the slats were glued on the plywood came out pretty dang flat. With the doors finished the final bit was to install hinges on the doors and trim everything to provide an even reveal, then install some magentic stops. Finish was then applied. I did rubio monocoat just like the bottom bench area. I really don't care for the finish. It's hard to mix small quantities and it's really messy. So far those are my only complaints because it is REALLY nice to apply 1 coat and be done. I can get a nicer looking finish than shellac and I'd guess durability is roughly comparable but we'll see. So far the bench is showing zero wear after 4 months of toddler use. The upper cabinet is going to be on hold for the foreseeable future. Might get to it this summer or fall not sure yet. -
I stoped trying to collect hardware for every situation. I just drive the Ace and grab what I need. Special things that the6 donr carry like zero clearance screws ill store.. My biggest suggestion to any woodworker is to NOT try and fill every inch of your shop with something. Don’t collect hardware.. This is about all you need.. -
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Celebrated 22 years with my wife yesterday. Did some shopping and ate some Jamaican inspired. Spent the afternoon on Lake Michigan. She sat on the beach while I hiked seven miles of back country and dunes. Both in our happy place. If you have not visited your happy place recently, this should be your prompt to go do that. The stress reduction is completely worth it.
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