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Title: Kitchen, finally finished
Post by woodsmith on May 1^st, 2006, 3:50pm

I've finally finished Mrs W's kitchen, two and a half times over budget :o, partly because the client kept changing her mind ::) and the decision to fit an AGA. I did everything myself except the plastering and it has taken months and months. All in oak with a granite top to the island unit.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/woodsmith/Lowreskitchen.jpg

Title: Re: Kitchen, finally finished
Post by big_all on May 1^st, 2006, 3:57pm

wwooww :o :o :o briliant

you are in for a good time tonight keith ;D ;D
or hasnt she worked out what all the toys are for ;)

Title: Re: Kitchen, finally finished
Post by ChippyMal on May 1^st, 2006, 4:31pm

Lovely job woodsmith.

With a bit of luck Mrs W wont let you in it ;)

Title: Re: Kitchen, finally finished
Post by WOLF on May 1^st, 2006, 5:52pm

Just 2 points of note dear chap!!!!!

1) Where's Mollie's chew/scratch post!! ;D ;D ;D

and
2) i hope that is an oil finish not a semi sheen V-V-v-v-a@#nish dear chap!!!!!!!

Seriously , EXCELLENT!!!!!

i hope Mrs W/S in Happy!! (should be!!!)

Title: Re: Kitchen, finally finished
Post by lofty on May 1^st, 2006, 6:07pm

When's the party ;D

Title: Re: Kitchen, finally finished
Post by woodsmith on May 1^st, 2006, 6:24pm

Thanks,

BA I'm too tired to have a good time ::)

Mal Mrs W works away 4 days a week so have to use it :-/

Wolf Molly has her rug in front of the island unit fortunately she no longer chews.

The oak is finished with Liberon finishing oil, the inside of the birch ply cabinets is well erm quick drying acrylic something or other, I forget now :-X ::)

Lofty, good idea, only problem no one is allowed into the kitchen at the moment. Mrs W's orders, she must be obeyed ;D

Title: Re: Kitchen, finally finished
Post by thescruff on May 1^st, 2006, 6:35pm

Very nice woodsmith.

Is that all the offcuts from my picture frame or there still some left ;D ;D

Title: Re: Kitchen, finally finished
Post by Chaddy on May 1^st, 2006, 6:46pm

Very nice. Definately one to proud off mate ;D ;D

Title: Re: Kitchen, finally finished
Post by MarkS on May 2^nd, 2006, 2:11pm

Really nice.

Must make sure mrs S doesnt see that!

Title: Re: Kitchen, finally finished
Post by JerryD on May 2^nd, 2006, 3:02pm

Now, that does look nice! I reckon you should send 'er indoors an invoice. ;)

btw, how is it we can see your worktops? In my house they're invisible due to clutter, school books, files, folders, plates, junk, toys, musical instruments, phone chargers, fruit bowls, tools, washing, plants, paint pots, newspapers, birthday cards, invoices, gas bills, magazines etc etc etc.

I'm beginning to realise my house is a tip ;D

Title: Re: Kitchen, finally finished
Post by WOLF on May 2^nd, 2006, 3:46pm

Because JD, just behind the camera person, is a bloody great big skip!!!! full of blenders, toasters all other kitchen appliances, reciepe books etc etc etc!!!!!! ;D ;D

these photo's are like the ones i took of my kitchen when i'd finished... and about 30 mins later, no viewable work surface anywhere!! even with 10 linear metres worth!!!!!!! damned women!!!

you do a grand job and they hide it with CLUTTER!!!!!!! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

Title: Re: Kitchen, finally finished
Post by woodsmith on May 3^rd, 2006, 7:16am

Scruff its amazing what you can make with a few offcuts ;) actually I used £5000 of oak and beech (for the drawers)

I went out yesterday to quote for yet another bathroom :(

I'd fitted a kitchen for them a couple of years ago, had a look and you could hardly get in the room, not one inch of worktop could be seen anywhere. You wouldn't believe the junk piled up. And the worst was to come when they said;

"we tell everyone you fitted our kitchen" :(

Title: Re: Kitchen, finally finished
Post by greenstratman on Jun 10^th, 2006, 6:14am

did you build the units yourself??

Title: Re: Kitchen, finally finished
Post by WOLF on Jun 10^th, 2006, 6:35am

Morning Greenstratman!, i think you will find that Woodsmith, hand built all the units in his Kitchen (sorry W/S ..his WIFES kitchen! ;D)...That way you get what sizes and shapes the room/area needs!
for some reason , "we" joiners/carpenters have this strange affliction , of build not buy on items such as kitchen/bedroom cabinetry!! it may cost more, but we know they will last!!
Fantastic job W/S has done? don't ya reckon!!!

Title: Re: Kitchen, finally finished
Post by CWatters on Jun 10^th, 2006, 8:23am

Looks fabulous. I don't suppose you want to build another one? On second thoughts by budget's probably shot.

Title: Re: Kitchen, finally finished
Post by woodsmith on Jun 10^th, 2006, 9:12am

wrote on Jun 10^th, 2006, 6:14am:

did you build the units yourself??

Yes they are 18mm birch ply joined with pocket hole screws with an oak face frame.

Construction details will be in The Woodworker magazine.

And Wolf, I built the units in the workshop

Quote:

built all the units in his Kitchen

;D

CW, a blank canvas, thats worth at least 10% discount ;)

Title: Re: Kitchen, finally finished
Post by greenstratman on Jun 10^th, 2006, 10:17am

hi

i thought so. like you say wolf, everything fits!

i fancy starting from scratch the wife may disagree. although, with scratch building you can do a bit at a time and fit when everything is ready.

i have an elu mof177e that is just itching to go for it!! :-D

sh1te, too much food for thought!! ;)

are there any other resources for cabinet plans etc?? ???

cheers

kevin

Title: Re: Kitchen, finally finished
Post by WOLF on Jun 10^th, 2006, 12:05pm

wrote on Jun 10^th, 2006, 9:12am:

And Wolf, I built the units in the workshop

OH ya sarky bugger W/S....
just for you i shall re-phrase that ok!!!!! :P :P :P
"W/S built all the KITCHEN BASE UNITS in his WORKSHOP!!! ::) ::) ::) ::)

and GREENSTRATMAN there are quite a few books available, i will dig out a title or two!!!

Title: Re: Kitchen, finally finished
Post by greenstratman on Jun 10^th, 2006, 12:44pm

cheers wolf

Title: Re: Kitchen, finally finished
Post by CWatters on Jun 11^th, 2006, 10:22am

wrote on Jun 10^th, 2006, 9:12am:

CW, a blank canvas, thats worth at least 10% discount ;)

My dad always asked for 100% discount. Sometimes the reply was "Oh you get discount do you?" To which there is only one answer really.

Title: Re: Kitchen, finally finished
Post by WOLF on Jun 11^th, 2006, 10:42am

Greenstratman, here are 6 books, including titles and author's....

BUILDING KITCHEN CABINETS
Build Like a Pro
Udo Schmidt

BUILD YOUR OWN KITCHEN CABINETS
Danny Proulx

BUILDING FRAMELESS KITCHEN CABINETS
Danny Proulx

BUILDING YOUR OWN KITCHEN CABINETS
Jim Tolpin

BUILDING TRADITIONAL KITCHEN CABINETS
Jim Tolpin

DANNY PROULX'S CABINET DOORS AND DRAWERS
Danny Proulx

if you follow the link, then go to "Furniture", then click the side ways arrow, then scrol down one to "furniture making!! , will get you to the listed books

link= http://www.stobartdavies.com

hope these are helpful!

Title: Re: Kitchen, finally finished
Post by greenstratman on Jun 17^th, 2006, 1:47pm

thanks wolf