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   DK | Jan 05, 2006 07:17pm | #1

   LOOKS GREAT ,WELL DONE !!!!!!!
   DAN

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   FR | Jan 05, 2006 07:23pm | #2

   Joe,

   Very nice work.    You should be proud of yourself.   I notice the face frame on the bookcases seems to overlap the center "seat" portion.   Did you build the base all the way across and put the bookcases on top, or did you use the same vertical standards all the way from floor to ceiling and just apply the face frames so they overlapped and joined the base cabinets?

   Thanks.

   Frank R.

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   JMadson | Jan 05, 2006 07:37pm | #3

   I built it in six different pieces. Three bases, two bookcases and the top center piece with the lights (notice the dimmer button to the right of the window). The two end bases are just about a 1/4" thinner than the two bookcase pieces. The bookcases are sitting on top of the bases. I added the trim around the top edge of the bases after it was put together in the room.

   Thanks,joe

   Edited 1/5/2006 12:46 pm by JMadson

   Edited 1/5/2006 12:46 pm by JMadson

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   DonK | Jan 05, 2006 08:34pm | #4

   Joe -Nice work. I thought about doing one of those for myself, maybe not in pink. I do like the beadboard. And you got paid too, cool. Keep it up.

   Don K.

   EJG Homes     Renovations - New Construction - Rentals 

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   Brian_Pontolilo | Jan 05, 2006 09:04pm | #5

   Nice work Joe.

   How'd you make the doors?

   Brian P.

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   JMadson | Jan 05, 2006 10:02pm | #6

   Thanks Brian,Don't tell the guys over at Knots, but I used biscuits. The bead board is floating in a 1/4" groove. The hinges are European. I've never used them before, but I will from now on. It's soooo easy to get the doors lined up. Joe

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   JulianTracy | Jan 06, 2006 12:32am | #7

   Very nice looking - can you post breakdown of how long it took you, how long you thought it would take and what the materials ended costing? Also, did you use the beadbord look tile board that is available in 4x8 sheets?Thanks,Julian

   Edited 1/5/2006 4:35 pm ET by JulianTracy

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   JMadson | Jan 06, 2006 01:44am | #11

   I quoted 40 hours, but it actually took about 50. The multiple coats of paint and the construction of the doors took the most time. If I were to quote it again, I would probably go for 45 hours. The extra time was my fault as a newbie, not the customers.

   The cases are made out of 3/4" birch plywood, the doors and faces are poplar, and the bead board is the 7" x 8' mdf you can by buy prepackaged and prepainted from the big-box. The thinner planks have more detail than the big sheets, easier to use too.

   The materials were around $600. Luckily, my quoted price for the materials hit right on.

    

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   CAGIV | Jan 06, 2006 03:29am | #12

   Looks like a sweet project, nice work.

    

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   stinger | Jan 06, 2006 01:26am | #8

   Re cab hardware, I am a huge fan of Blum "Inserta" hinges and their Tandem/Blumotion drawer slides.

   Full 3-way adjustment on doors, and no-screw tool-free installation of hinges and clip plates.  Totally spoiled me.

   You did an excellent job on the built-in!  One question, though.  How does the little lady reach those top cabs?  Is a custom library ladder in the future for her?

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   JMadson | Jan 06, 2006 01:28am | #9

   The parents thought the same thing. They are claiming the top cabinets for sheets and blankets. They loved the idea that she couldn't get to them.

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   NickNukeEm | Jan 06, 2006 01:37am | #10

   They loved the idea that she couldn't get to them.

   LOL.  Right.  Until she really wants to.  Shelving makes for a great ladder in a childs mind.

   Incidently, great job.

    "I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul."  Invictus, by Henley.

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   gzajac | Jan 06, 2006 03:43am | #13

   Joe

   I wish I had that talent- keep up the good work

   Greg in Connecticut