The wonderful wife wanted a corner cupboard so I built the one you see in the pictures. Before I go further I would like to warn anyone attempting this project to please follow the instructions in the plan. I didn't and built the frame first but quickly discovered that it is the back and shelves that determine the final dimensions of the frame. I got lucky and the fit was ok. Here are a few things that I did:
1. I filled in the rough joints made by the plywood sides meeting the front frame and back by gluing in 1/4" round dowels. Looks pretty good.
2. With help from Habitat for Humanity ReStore I found the 1/2" thick stone to fill the void made by the door frames. Looks pretty good I must say.
3. I have a trademark called a "Conversation Starter" in many of my projects. Another name is called a mistake or oversight. Look closely and you will see that I grouted in one of the four stone sections upside down and the center jewel is out of place.
4. I could not find decent hardware locally so I went to Kennedy Hardware in Zionsville, Indiana and found the black cast iron hinges and clasp.
5. I did not read the contract with my wife and discovered that I now must repaint the entire dining room to match the corner cupboard. Read before Signing.
Building the cupboard was a fun project that will test all of your abilities and patience. Just remember follow the instructions and keep it square and level in all dimensions.
Comments
CSaintD
Wed, 04/23/2014 - 08:11
Great job!
Very nice! Where did you get the cedar?
Goldy272
Thu, 04/24/2014 - 07:43
Thank you! Local lumber yard
Thank you! Local lumber yard that had great stuff. I will say though that I had to get some additional pieces from Home Depot and their cedar is fairly nice too. Beware though, they don't have true 1x cedar (at least here in St. Louis) it's more like 1/2 inch think.
Goldy272
Thu, 04/24/2014 - 07:43
Thank you! Local lumber yard
Thank you! Local lumber yard that had great stuff. I will say though that I had to get some additional pieces from Home Depot and their cedar is fairly nice too. Beware though, they don't have true 1x cedar (at least here in St. Louis) it's more like 1/2 inch think.
coleyld10
Tue, 07/08/2014 - 20:00
Like the Color...
Really well done with the two-tone stain. What particular colors of Penofin did you use? I'm working on a similar build and would like to use your color combination.
jmilkeris
Mon, 05/04/2015 - 10:06
LOVE the extended size
Do you happen to have your lumber list? I'm not the greatest with add ons, LOL! If you happen to have a step by step that's even better.
Thanks,
Jennifer