My Current Project

by Robert Goss

Nov 17, 2010

I have been using the Kreg pocket hole system for over 6 years and this is my latest project that is under way. It's a matching set of Shelves to be installed on either side of my Client's fireplace. 

I am just about finished with the fabrication of the parts. 

In the video you will see how to avoid the hassles of drilling pocket holes when working with large pieces. The piece in the video is the back. 

Here's how I drill the pocket holes on the larger pieces, using the Kreg Jr. 


Here is the vertical sides and middle as well as the face frame for the lower cabinet area. 



Here are the 8 doors, I decided to change from the 2 door as the sketch shows to 4 doors per unit. By having 4 doors it creates a more traditional cabinet look.


 

Here are the 2 backs all drilled and ready to assemble.



Here I am using my Kreg 3 (with the very convenient front handle) to drill the pocket holes in the tops



Okay we now have the sides, back, top and face frame assembled.



On this one I have added the bottom, counter and the last section of the top. So, were getting there..


Stay tuned more to come.......

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    Robert Goss

    Brett,

    Not a bad idea if you have the time. With my schedule I'll spend the .02 cents per panelign strip or .16 cents per door. However, I will add that the panel strips are a much more flexible than a bead of cured caulk.

    But, it's a good tip for those looking to save a few cents per door.

    Robert

    Nov 23, 2010

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    Robert Goss

    We now have the crown molding and the dentil molding installed

    A side view of the shelf now all that is left is the banding around the top and counter!

    Nov 29, 2010

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    Robert Goss

    Okay I am finally ready to start the finishing.....

    Here they both are, you can see my "oops" on the shelf pin holes. Tried to squeeze 3 shelves in but did not take into consideration how low the front would be. Next time, drill after assembly!

    There will be a total of 4 shelves 2 each side above counter and 1 small shelf inside cabinet on each side

    A close up of the Top

    Counter Edge Detail

    Here you can see the shelf edge detail mimics the edging detail for the top and counter, just on a smaller scale.
    Oh and the white filler is http://www.timbermate.com/product_description
    I used white so that I wouldn't miss sanding an area that I filled, the shelves will be painted a white that matches the clients wood trim throughout the home. I am using http://oem.sherwin-williams.com/us/eng/products/sherwood_cabacrylic.... Sherwin-Williams is able to match most colors with their Sher-Wood CAB-Acrylic Lacquer.

    Dec 1, 2010