Kitchen Cabinet with Inset Doors & Drawers

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Comment by Jeff Devlin- DIY Host/Carpenter on November 18, 2010 at 5:14pm

So Joe it is a bunch of different steps. Pretty simple though i always use Milk paint from "General Finishes" because it has all the primary colors my clients like. The first color in this case was Black then put the Finish color Red on top. Depending on how much you want the colors to show thru depends on how many coats of each you put on. I normally spray the paint on very lightly with an Earlex 5000 sprayer. Always takes 2 coats of color to get the depth i want. Then it is just sanding away certain areas that would get normal use from age. I do most by hand but occasionally use a random orbital sander.
Last step, Dust off the piece and apply a dark Brown Wax from Bri-Wax. Protects the piece, gives it age, blends everything nicely and gives a great look. Nothing above is complicated to apply and if you don't have a sprayer, brushes work just as good. Good luck! Hope i wasn't to long winded!!

Comment by Jeff Devlin- DIY Host/Carpenter on November 18, 2010 at 5:04pm

Clayton, i used --BLUM Clip Top Inset Hinges, Face Frame They are easy to install and can be adjusted if needed. As for the draw slides i used 14" ACCURIDE 3732 Full Extension Drawer slides. I buy most of my stuff at "woodcraft", i love the environment and the great community of people that work there and that shop there. Best of luck!

Comment by Joe Gibson on November 18, 2010 at 9:59am

Jeff, how did you get that kind of a finish on the cabinet?

Comment by Clayton Weed on November 18, 2010 at 8:50am

What did you use for draw slides and hinges on those inset draws and doors?

Comment by Michael DeMattos on November 17, 2010 at 10:56am

Just like you, I have a plan for every project. I can adapt when it comes to problem solving during a project (making jigs and fixtures), but I can't move forward with out a detailed plan. My hope is to do the living room set in the old Hawaiian plantation style. I did a quick scan of the net, the link below has an example.

So the next project will be with hand tools only...impressive. The spindles are going to be a real challenge, but I am sure you are up to the task. Good luck and thanks for the conversation.

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/fuo/2060806416.html

Comment by Jeff Devlin- DIY Host/Carpenter on November 17, 2010 at 7:25am

I have been collecting reclaimed wood for years now and love the ability to grab some out of the pile. It is amazing what people throw away and also what reclaimed wood can cost. That stinks about that credenza, next time!!! Best of luck with that sofa & chair! Do you have plans made up yet? I find that when i physically do plans then the project is very close behind. My next project is a Windsor Chair made with no power tools, all by hand. Just something that i have always wanted to do. Thanks for the props on the cabinet and look forward to seeing pictures of your work.

Comment by Michael DeMattos on November 16, 2010 at 10:48pm

Smokin Jeff! My dream is to build a sofa and side chair out of reclaimed wood. Missed an opportunity this morning as someone left a beautiful credenza with lovely wood on the side of the road for bulk pick up. What a waste. Looked to be made of mahogany. Keep up the good work!

Comment by T Pace on November 14, 2010 at 11:52pm

Nice job!

Comment by KregRep on July 15, 2010 at 4:07pm

Beautiful work as always Jeff!