Cabinet Building

Boxman · Nov 6, 2003

I ordered mine from Amazon.com. I can hardly wait to get it and start on the garage cabinet project.

boxman

Edit: Talk about timing, the wife just asked if I'd seen my new book that arrived today...it's in my hot little hands right now /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

fivestring · Nov 11, 2003

Let me know how you like that method.
I just finished making the panel sled, stop block and one squaring block.
It's interesting that he recommends white glue. Since my shop gets cold and sometimes humid, I'm going to use the Titebond II.

Boxman · Nov 11, 2003

I have a panel cutter, and squaring jigs already from previous projects but I need to make the stop block for the panel cutter and the indexing stop for the biscuit cuts this weekend. I've already made a couple of small boxes using the biscuit jointer prior to getting the book and in general I see how the method would have made them go a little quicker and simpler however there are several things that I plan to do differently than what he recommends.

I am not going to screw all of my carcasses together in addition to the biscuits. I think that the screws are uneeded unless you're afraid that a biscuit joint isn't strong enough. I also believe that if you use the squaring blocks during the initial assembly and glue up then clamping isn't as hard as he makes it sound ( I have plenty of clamps already)...so, I'll clamp and brad nail them because I think it'll look better and be easier and quicker than all of the drilling, counter sinking, screwing and screw hole plugging. I'll also be using Titebond II because my experience is that it is a much better glue than the simple white glue. Of course I could be completely wrong about all of my modifications to his method, in which case I'll undergo a valuable learning experience /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif .

I agree with you that the setup is very simple and he does give some very good advice about using story poles/sticks for repetitive measurements. The story pole method is how my dad taught me to do overlapping siding for a consistent reveal and it works very well.

I think that I'm going to do a small 3 drawer linen chest as my first project before I tackle the cabinets in the garage. Are you going to ease your way in or are you going to jump right to the big project first?

boxman

fivestring · Nov 12, 2003

"Are you going to ease your way in or are you going to jump right to the big project first?"

Both. Once I get the jigs built, I'll start the shop cabinets and some smaller ones for our wash room closet. Those will be challenging... 6 feet long (horizontally) and about 2 feet high. I'm still trying to figure if 4 or 5 doors would be best.
According to the book, I should build 4 or 5 separate boxes, but to me, it seems as though the double walls inside is a waste of wood.
Keep me posted on your progress.
I wonder if GaryM has started any yet....

GaryM · Nov 12, 2003

Not yet. Reading the book though. Had my wife read through it too. She'll decide what gets done first. Likely won't do anything 'till we're in the new house.

Hank · Nov 12, 2003

if 4 or 5 doors would be best. 

Early on in my years of custom millwork, I learned about the Golden Ratio, a proportion that is pleasing to the eye and which appears lots in Greek architecture, as well in nature (chambered Nautilis, sunflower seeds spiral, e.g.)..

I often used that number (1.6:1) as a guide in deciding proportions. In your case /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif, with the doors 24" high, the Golden Ratio would suggest a width of 15", or five doors.

fivestring · Nov 13, 2003

Thanks, Hank.

5 it will be.... /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

fivestring · Mar 4, 2004

We finally are getting temps over 50 so I can finish some of my projects. Paint and glue do not do well in lower temps.
The other half has the digital camera so pictures will come soon. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
I got my freezer cabinet box and face frame put together using Guidice's method. It was pretty straight forward. I'm using solid plywood doors (2) instead of panels.
The cabinet is 24"w x 24" d x 36"h. It has one permanent shelf about a foot from the bottom.
A small freezer (about the same size as the cabinet) will set on top of this cabinet. The cabinet will be used as a combination storage pantry and storage for my BBQ tools!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Have you built anything lately?

Egon · Mar 4, 2004

Gary:

I make sawdust and campfire kindling. Getting real good at it.

Egon

Boondox · Mar 4, 2004

( I make sawdust and campfire kindling )

Hah, that's pretty much all I've made so far! Glad I'm not the only one! But talk about pressure! Now that I've rebuilt and expanded my woodshop Tamara expects great things out of me. I want to start with breadboards...but she's already demanding entertainment centers and kitchen cabinets! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Pete