Our first DIY furniture project. We told friends it was an assignment from couples therapy. lol Don't look too close or you will see the many flaws, but I can say it has character and will serve its purpose.
We had problems with the doors. I think they are true and plum, but the cabinet, not so much. They hang a little cockeyed, but they do swing. The plans for the doors didn't quite match the cabinet, but we are newbies so we could have misread the plans.
The hinges and latch are from the blue store - painted matte black from a can from the original nasty brass. The red is Balero and the shelves are a coordinating tan from Sherwin Williams. A coat of Minwax Polycrylic for protection. We used square wire from the blue store for the doors. We didn't router the doors to inset the wire, a stapler worked fine.
It was an absolute great first project that Husband & I enjoyed tremendously. Mom has been looking for a jelly cabinet for 6 months without success. Old functional furniture pieces just aren't manufactured anymore. This cupboard fit the bill perfectly.
Comments
Maira (not verified)
Tue, 10/23/2012 - 08:01
This is awesome. Seriously.
This is awesome. Seriously. You two did such a great job and your mom will enjoy it for many years. That red with the black hardware looks so great.
In reply to This is awesome. Seriously. by Maira (not verified)
Mark Amy Hammett
Tue, 10/23/2012 - 18:14
Thanks Maira :) That was
Thanks Maira :) That was sweet of you to say. Can't wait to start another project.
aruchti
Tue, 12/13/2016 - 07:41
Plans
Hi, I can't seem to find the plans for this, the PDF is just a PDF of the thread. I'd love to make this as a coffee stand. thanks!
aruchti
Tue, 12/13/2016 - 07:44
Plans
Hi, I can't seem to find the plans for this. would love to make this for a coffee stand. can you provide the link to the plans?
thanks!