My little build thread

[Makoto]

Hey guys, I thought I'd have a thread for easy reference for me. I just hung the doors for my wall cabinets and have quite a bit more to go but here is the progress thus far.

Before:

Current (the big one needs another coat of stain to make it darker like the others, I think):

The inside of the big door (yes it was a pain to get done)

I'm learning a lot about carpentry. This is my first set of cabinets to build.

 

[neonnblack]

Looks like you did nice on the cabinets.

If i were to try and build that the moment you opened the door would result in the whole thing wildly exploding like in the movies.

 

[Makoto]

I have a six month old so getting time to work on the mancave is hard. the old workbench was always meant to be temporary. 24x48", too high, flimsy, unlevel. I finally got time to start on my new workbench this evening after I ran the new wiring to keep everything clean looking. Installed a light switch for my overhead lamp too

the new work surface will be a 30x48" that actually extends to that stupid curb so I can get a stool if necessary.

Bolted the studs to the floor. This is where the air compressor will live.

Had to build a little kick out to get the bench away from the big door.

full monty.

I hope to finish all but skinning it with 3/4" stained maple sheet.

 

[HOTFR8]

Impressive. I like the storage cabinet and the way you have housed the air compressor.

 

[sunsation288]

Nice cabinet !!!!
well done

 

[Makoto]

Got the top on. Just gotta skin it and make some doors when I get the time.

Still need to bolt the vise down proper but thats where its gonna live.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Its coming along nicely, keep up the good work!

 

[sealioo]

Cabinets looks great. How did you join the boards together? Are there any online guides or resources you used to learn how to build cabinets? I'd like to do something similar.

 

[Makoto]

Here's a pic before I put the doors on. Basically I followed the instructions from this guy (http://www.twistedknotwoodshop.com/CabinetMaking101.htm) but I didn't build face frames. Instead, I went with a euro style look which is simpler in some ways but makes fitting into corners ten times harder.

What I learned is to build out from the corner to get square "corner" then build from that because the ceiling and walls won't be square especially in a garage.

The wall cabinets are basically just two 4 x 1 x 30 inch boxes with 2x1 boards holding the shelves up.

This was my first attempt at cabinets so they aren't perfect but they're pretty sturdy.

With the door shelves in the big tall cabinet I just built a frame being careful to make it perfectly straight. This was done using 1x4's and 1x2's mainly for the purpose of keeping the door from bowing out.

Also, never try to build a 7 foot tall plywood door unless you are okay with lots of hassle or just really really want the look.

 

[51rider]

Also, never try to build a 7 foot tall plywood door unless you are okay with lots of hassle or just really really want the look.

I think you should give yourself a beer They look great