Kitchen Hutch - Build Thread - Done

Gary Zimmel · May 18, 2013

She's going to be a beauty Glenn. I'm enjoying the ride.

larry merlau · May 19, 2013

figure 8 source? the ones that wood craft sell are just thin stamped tin compared to your thick steel ones..

glenn bradley · May 19, 2013

larry merlau said:
figure 8 source? the ones that wood craft sell are just thin stamped tin compared to your thick steel ones..

They were from Rockler but, they too have switched to the cheap-o stamped ones :pullhair:

. Good ones still available here; I use the 12 gauge version: http://www.wwhardware.com/kv-figure-8-desktop-fastener-kv154 I use a 1-1/2" coarse thread screw down into the legs and/or aprons and as much screw as I can given the top thickness.

glenn bradley · May 19, 2013

In my relatively small shop, things get spread out all over when I am preparing to finish.

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This is only the first coat which is a soak-in coat. The finish is basically clear with that amber hue that oils have.

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I have most of the day to apply the additional coats. I got roped into some sort of dinner party later on. This will work out as we are having great finishing weather. I apply 3 coats (wiping down between coats) and then let it set overnight. I'll apply 3 or 4 more before I let it set for final curing.

larry merlau · May 19, 2013

like the warm color of that pecan glenn.. looks great

glenn bradley · May 19, 2013

Thanks Larry. Pecan has quite a range of colors. I wanted to use the light through dark figure without going too wild so I tried to (with a couple purposeful exceptions like the front legs) ease from one tone through the next when I selected my parts.

Jim C Bradley · May 19, 2013

Glenn,
Since I have a very useful outfeed table now, why don't you keep the adjustable height table in pic 5.

I figure that you really enjoy that table. Since you never gave me any trouble as a child; you should have a reward.

Enjoy,
Dad

Am I using nepotism (I know I am using the word wrong; but you get the idea.) if I think your work is great?

glenn bradley · May 29, 2013

Jim C Bradley said:
Since you never gave me any trouble as a child; you should have a reward.

Enjoy,
Dad

What a web of lies

. I'll take you up on that although, as you used to describe it . . . terribly useful but, often in the way.

Carcass and drawers/pulls finished and waxed.

Tomorrow I'll rope a buddy into helping me haul it into the house and I'll add the pullout and top once in place. I am already starting on the upper section. I'll post pics of the fully assembled lower 'in situ' once its there.

Frank McKinney · May 29, 2013

WOW! That looks awesome Glenn.

glenn bradley · May 30, 2013

OK, the lower section is in the kitchen. Now that I suddenly have some room, I am busy breaking down parts for the upper section

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I just realized the hand-me-down kitchen table I got from a room mate back in the silicon valley days has really got to go

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Steve Southwood · May 30, 2013

Nice. As far as a new table, may I suggest a hayrake style http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/57002/build-a-hayrake-table I love this thing

glenn bradley · May 30, 2013

Steve Southwood said:
Nice. As far as a new table, may I suggest a hayrake style http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/57002/build-a-hayrake-table I love this thing

I'm with you, that table is a looker. That style would fit in nicely . . . . hmmm. I guess I would have to make a few chairs as well . . . .

Steve Southwood · May 30, 2013

Hey, I am here to help

Gary Zimmel · May 30, 2013

She's looking good Glenn.
Not to be a stick in the mud but I would vote for a 400lb. Stickely 599 trestle table...

glenn bradley · May 30, 2013

Gary Zimmel said:
She's looking good Glenn.
Not to be a stick in the mud but I would vote for a 400lb. Stickely 599 trestle table...

"Stick in the mud" . . . "Stickely" . . . Bwaa-haa-haa-haaa :thumb:

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Thanks Gary. This one has taken awhile but, I'm like the mechanic who can't seem to get any work done on his own car.

allen levine · May 30, 2013

that is coming along incredibly. you are a real craftsman. some of us just dream about having that talent.

Jim C Bradley · May 31, 2013

I really like the the arc of light wood across the bottom and set off by the light on the two legs.

Enjoy,
Dad

Bob Gibson · May 31, 2013

As always, your work is amazing Glenn :thumb:

larry merlau · May 31, 2013

well done glenn and great use of grain matching. and steves table in pecan would be a nice compliment to the whole kitchen

glenn bradley · Jun 15, 2013

A lot of sawing up parts and gluing up blanks but, not much to show for it till this morning. Once I had the blanks broken down things started moving again. M&T joints and floating panels make up these left and right upper sides.

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I hope to knock out more frame parts, door panels and some drawer parts before the weekend gets away from me. I should probably go ahead and oversize-cut the maple boards for the back so they can get comfy before I mill them to final size, T&G and bead them.

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