JohnG Posted October 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 It’s worth trying out! You might love it or you might hate it, but you won’t know until you try! Final decision time- where to locate the pulls. Middle of door? Mid-low on door? Low on door? I think I like them lower than middle, but beyond that I can’t decide. Any general rules or good examples for me to look at? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted October 8, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 Mid low (2nd pic) would be my preference. beautiful doors on that 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 I would put them at eye level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 Mid low, but a little higher than in #2. About where the top of the pull is in line with that pitch pocket on the left door. Nice job on the build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 I'd put them at the height most comfortable for you to reach when the cabinet is hung. Since most tool cabinets are hung so that center is about eye-level, at or near the bottom corner makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 1 hour ago, wtnhighlander said: I'd put them at the height most comfortable for you to reach when the cabinet is hung.... This. Next I would consider the latch mechanisms, if any. If there's a top latch then a higher pull position (that is still a comfortable reach) is better. Form follows function in this setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted October 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Mark J said: This. Next I would consider the latch mechanisms, if any. If there's a top latch then a higher pull position (that is still a comfortable reach) is better. Form follows function in this setting. At this point I’m not really considering any latch. If the doors end up trying to wander open, I’d just put a small magnet in the divider above the drawers to hold them shut. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted October 9, 2019 Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 About halfway between shoulder and elbow height when the cabinet is mounted. Did that make sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnG Posted October 13, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 Took all of your suggestions plus my wife’s and “equally” weighted them. Real photos to come, but this project is a wrap! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnG Posted October 14, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 Very nice John! A great piece and awesome use of the wood. I really like the wood pulls as well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Sure have missed out on some of the great work to be seen here. Nice work John. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 beautiful work John and excellent craftsmanship from start to finish, if you would post a picture in 6 months i would love to see the color comparison from what it is now, that piece is far and above what most people have in their homes, well done sir! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 John, What are the dimensions of your cabinet? I like the proportions, I'm looking at making some small cabinets like this for our bathrooms. Also how did you hang it on the wall? I was leaning french cleat but that is going to take up internal space so i was honestly thinking just screwing it to the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnG Posted June 29, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 @Chestnut let me know if I leave out anything. Outside dimension are: 15"W x 24"H x 7"D (depth not including door thickness) Case is 5/8" thick. Door frame is 5/8" thick also. Adjustable shelves are 3/8" thick. Inside height of lower drawers is 3" To hang it I bought some metal french cleats on Amazon. I think they have 1/4" total depth, so it sits off the wall a bit but not as much as if I had made wooden french cleats. I used to think it was odd that Michael Pekovich was so into making hanging wall cabinets, but now that I've made a couple I just want to make a lot more of them. Interestingly, this cherry hasn't darkened much over the past 1.5 years. It has been in places that don't get direct sunlight, but I still expected it to darken more. Still absolutely love it though. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted June 29, 2021 Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 Thanks i appreciate the info. There are a lot of these cabinets out there but sometimes the proportions look off. I liked the proportions of the cabinet you made. 9 hours ago, JohnG said: Interestingly, this cherry hasn't darkened much over the past 1.5 years. It has been in places that don't get direct sunlight, but I still expected it to darken more. Still absolutely love it though. I think it will still darken but it'll take a lot longer. I did a closet project in early 2019 and it has darkened some but not a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted June 29, 2021 Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 Nicely done and I like the proportions. I love that you let the cherry speak for itself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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