In order to achieve the desired outcome of a kitchen renovation, various components must align seamlessly. Among these, the installation of cabinetry is critical, given that it occupies a significant proportion of the room and often requires a substantial financial investment. Your Cabinet Material Despite its attractiveness for certain uses, solid wood is not a preferred option for kitchen … [Read more...]
The Best Types of Wood for Kitchen Cabinets
In any kitchen area, cabinets are crucial and functional components that demand a significant amount of expertise to achieve an ideal structure and layout. Cabinet construction relies on centuries of woodworking traditions, and present-day experts are entrusted with blending these trade practices with advanced equipment and technology. To pursue a career in cabinetry, it is essential to have a … [Read more...]
Refinishing Apartment Kitchen Cabinet Doors – Pt 1
Refacing Apartment Kitchen Cabinet Doors Hi my name is John and I am the on site apartment manager for the building that I live in. A part of my responsibilities is to do some woodworking for the owners. Recently we have been refinishing the kitchen cabinet doors and frames. This process involves a few steps to complete. And of course the completed product becomes a good selling point for … [Read more...]
Cabinetmaker?
Jonathan had been an accountant for 15 years. It wasn't really what he wanted to do with his life. He was jealous of people who had life figured out from the start. Once being introduced to furniture making his obsession grew and quickly Jonathan started his new career as a cabinet maker. He's now happy doing what he loves and feel like his work makes a real difference in his own life as well as … [Read more...]
Slicing a Walnut Log into 37 Slabs
A friend provided the walnut log we are using for Slab Skins, a thin slab project we're working on. I first rolled the log to present the plane I wanted to cut. This required log tongs, a snatch block, a chain and a winch. After the first cut, we changed the blade so we wouldn't have to worry about it becoming too dull. Cutting was done perpendicular to the tree crotch. When finished slicing, we … [Read more...]
How to Create a Simple Veneer Book Match Without Special Tools
You may be wondering how to have a mirror veneer image on your wood design. It's simple really, you take on of your veneers and use it to make a mirror image that you will then place alongside the original veneer. This can be a classic look or you can create a dramatic look this way, depending on the design that is already present on the wood. Before you get to cutting, you can hold up a mirror to … [Read more...]
DIY Project Idea: Crafting Your First Fireplace
Sitting by the fire is definitely a relaxing practice that a lot of people have done over the years, and in recent years has grown in popularity. People love to sit by the fire and just immerse themselves in the experience. If you are wanting to build your own fire place, it is possible. You will just need to decide where in your home you want to put it, gather all the necessary materials, and get … [Read more...]
Wood Cures
Woodworking for what ails you! Wood cures first sounds like curing wood. You know there really is a thing called curing wood. The curing process allows the wood to release moisture, protects against decay, and helps prepare the wood for woodworking and to receive surface finishes. It is best to allow wood to cure slowly this enables it to dry without warping. You end up with more wood to be used … [Read more...]