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   MisterT | Aug 03, 2003 11:39pm | #1

   Nice work Bob!

   Interesting color scheme!

   I can't decide whether I like it or not!

   Cherry is THE nicest choice for cabinetry.

   Mr T

   Do not try this at home!

   I am an Experienced Professional!

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   jagwah | Aug 03, 2003 11:43pm | #2

   Yes I must say the color scheme surprised me. The client is a professional painter that has helped me a lot. When I agreed to build her cabinets she said to let her do all the finishing.

   That was ok because I would have called her up and offered her the job anyway.

   But I must say the red cielings and mustard walls with the dark red tiles looked fantastic.

   Edited 8/3/2003 4:45:14 PM ET by Bob

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   jagwah | Aug 03, 2003 11:47pm | #3

   Where'd your photo go?

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   MisterT | Aug 03, 2003 11:49pm | #4

   I hit the wrong button but I reposted so it should be there!!???

   Damn dispairo!Mr T

   Do not try this at home!

   I am an Experienced Professional!

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   CloudHidden | Aug 04, 2003 06:39am | #15

   Nice cabinetry layout and execution.

   >Yes I must say the color scheme surprised me.

   I like the colors on the wall. The only thing I didn't think worked as well is the red tile with the black and white floor....seemed like they were from different kitchens. The rest was all real purrrrrty.

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   Theodora | Aug 04, 2003 10:42pm | #21

   I agree with Cloud, the floor is just not consistent with the cabinets and paint and the tiles. But I'm seeing a lot more of this particular color scheme, and while it's not "me," I do like it. It's very warm and inviting. Very spicy, and the cherry isn't overwhelmed.

   I like all the kitchens I've seen here. I'd be thrilled and proud to work in any of them. Thanks for showing off."The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit."  ~Nelson Henderson

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   BillHartmann | Aug 03, 2003 11:49pm | #5

   Next time take the lens cap off the camera <G>.

   The picture is a little too dark.

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   MisterT | Aug 03, 2003 11:53pm | #6

   OK,Rocky watch this!

    nuttin up my sleeve!

   Maybe I should use a different hat.

   Mr T

   Do not try this at home!

   I am an Experienced Professional!

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   jagwah | Aug 04, 2003 01:21am | #7

   Excellent! How do they like the sink faucet?

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   MisterT | Aug 04, 2003 02:19am | #8

   They haven't complained!

   If I remember correctly it is a genuine imitation pewter one (plastic).Mr T

   Do not try this at home!

   I am an Experienced Professional!

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   DougU | Aug 04, 2003 02:20am | #9

   T

   Nice cabinets but how is that ceiling done?

   Doug

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   CAGIV | Aug 04, 2003 06:02am | #14

   Tell me about that ceiling.Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, Professionals built the Titanic.

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   MisterT | Aug 04, 2003 12:37pm | #18

   Ceiling was existing we just had the dry waller patch some spots that needed it.

   just a textured mud job, looks like it was done with a round brush.

   Roll wet mud on with a thick nap roller and daub it into a pattern with the brush.Mr T

   Do not try this at home!

   I am an Experienced Professional!

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   Shep | Aug 05, 2003 02:30am | #27

   You guys are just going to force me to go out and get a digital camera to keep up with all of you. My Polaroid isn't keeping up with all this new-fangled gadgetry. BTW, everyones work looks great. I'd be proud to have my name on any of it.( wait a minute, how do I download pictures into my portfolio<G> )

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   CaroleG4 | Aug 04, 2003 06:41pm | #19

   Nice kitchen and wonderful work, Mr.T!!

   Is that a granite counter?

   Sort of makes my kitchen look absolutely shabby......

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   MisterT | Aug 05, 2003 12:40am | #22

   Island is granite, rest is corian,Mr T

   Do not try this at home!

   I am an Experienced Professional!

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   CaroleG4 | Aug 05, 2003 12:56am | #24

   I agree with Theodora.......These kitchens are awesome......Sort of makes you want to cook something!

   That black and white floor is what I like to call a "Cleveland Heights floor"......We have that type of floor in our bathroom and many older homes here(hah, they're all old!) have that floor.....

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   gbwood | Aug 04, 2003 02:47am | #10

   here is a real fun one I did about a year ago...

   greg

   
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   Piffin | Aug 04, 2003 03:07am | #11

   Hey GB, that's no fair! I'd be embaraased to follow that - couldn't out brag that one..

   Excellence is its own reward!

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   gbwood | Aug 04, 2003 03:21am | #12

   sorry, Piffin... guess I got carried away...

   (thanks, tho!)

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   jagwah | Aug 04, 2003 04:22am | #13

   Nonsense, Great pic's

   "Some of us are really good, and the rest of us

   are better"  ha

   Bob

   Edited 8/3/2003 9:22:49 PM ET by Bob

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   gbwood | Aug 05, 2003 05:00pm | #28

   thanks Bob...

   oh & that was

   pretty funny!!

   gb

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   DavidxDoud | Aug 04, 2003 07:55am | #16

   well,  I'd like to keep the thread going - I'm not proud;  therefore everyone feel free to make fun - -   here's a picture of my cherry cupboards - they are attached to a 1840's log cabin wall so the 'refined country primitive' look fits right in - the doors are salvage,  the rest of the lumber was cut and milled from our woods - (poplar inside)

   
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   DaveHeinlein | Aug 05, 2003 12:52am | #23

   Hey, who's makin' fun? Looks nice, specialy in a log cabin!

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   gbwood | Aug 05, 2003 05:03pm | #29

   that's a bonus I'll prolly never experience- using the wood that grew right there...

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   CaroleG4 | Aug 05, 2003 12:57am | #25

   Hey, did someone ever tell you your work is great???

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   Piffin | Aug 05, 2003 02:18am | #26

   I think I did.

   With work that good he'll die from fighting off the customers and the womens before he can spend all his money.

   ;).

   Excellence is its own reward!

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   gbwood | Aug 05, 2003 05:09pm | #31

   yeah, ya did...thanks again...

   & I think I've got the customers under control, & the womens, well I'm still waitin for the womens...

   greg

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   Piffin | Aug 06, 2003 12:20am | #33

   What woman wouldn't want to put her truck and trustle into a trove like that?.

   Excellence is its own reward!

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   gbwood | Aug 05, 2003 05:05pm | #30

   thanks teach- bunches

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   CaroleG4 | Aug 05, 2003 05:19pm | #32

   You're welcome......I have a small piece of your artistry on our mantel......

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   DavidxDoud | Aug 04, 2003 07:58am | #17

   I do like the style and appearance of your cabinets - I'd say Shaker influenced,  right? - - well done -

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   KGambit | Aug 04, 2003 10:30pm | #20

   I gotta agre with Mr. T, the cabinets are beautiful, but what's with the maze yellow walls??

   I don't understand! I cut it twice and it's still too short!

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   shake_n_stir | Aug 06, 2003 12:28am | #34

   Bob,

   You built the cabinets?

   What stain did you use?  I love cherry and your color is right in line with my tastes.

   Secondly, it looks like your upper cabinets do not have the typical recess (space caused by the faceframe rail and a bottom which is flush with the top of the rail).  Is this correct?  Nice furniture look.

   What under-cabinet lighting did you use?

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   jagwah | Aug 06, 2003 12:55am | #35

   Thanks

   Yes I built the cabinets myself. This was a job I did for my painter, she did the finish herself. I'll try to get a hold of her and ask, post later. Probably a Benjamin Moore product though.

   As to the construction, cherry faceframes with a cherry crown on top . On the bottom is an applied molding I made to allow for a deeper recess for the 3" puck lights. Doors all use a 110 degree cup hinge. Drawers are all dovetail assembly with full extension glides. 

   Edited 8/5/2003 5:56:20 PM ET by Bob

   
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   shake_n_stir | Aug 06, 2003 01:01am | #36

   Did you mill your crown molding?  Cherry moldings are hard to find stock or special order.

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   jagwah | Aug 06, 2003 05:21am | #37

   There's a great molding company here in Tulsa. Even though their cherry millwork is normally limited, I caught them when they were doing a special run for another client. Talked them into 50 foot of crown. Otherwise I was going to create some myself. I'm lazy in some ways, this was one of them. A choice of $120.00 or so, verses $40.00 material and about 2 hours labor, no brainer.

   My most valuable asset is time. It's the hardest to control and the most finite of my resources.

   Question- "How many Bob's does it take to roof a house?

   One but you gotta slice him real thin".

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   DougU | Aug 08, 2003 04:54am | #38

   Bob

   Where and what is the name of the place in Tulsa, used to live there but my brother still does, cant find a place down here in Tx. that does custom stuff, I'm sure there here but I can get there just as easy.

   Doug

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   jagwah | Aug 08, 2003 05:54am | #39

   http://www.woodsystems.net/commer.html   There now on the west side of Tulsa near the turnpike.

   Edited 8/7/2003 11:03:30 PM ET by Bob

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   DougU | Aug 08, 2003 06:14am | #40

   Bob

   Thanks for the link.

   I used to work for a place like that in Iowa and now that I'm down here in Austin Tx, I am trying to find something like it here, has to be a place like it.

   I have a good paying job but not as rewarding as doing the high end work.

   Doug

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   jmo2 | Aug 08, 2003 06:14am | #41

   Sweet cabinets!  Amazing work.

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   jagwah | Aug 08, 2003 06:30am | #42

   Thanks, I couldn't have done it without a motherload of tools. And a wife that understands my addiction.

   My ex wife was ok but her model wasn't programmed for the high end software like the new wife.

   I now can run programs like "I Need Tools 2.0" by DeltaSoft or "Night Out With The Boys" 1.0. That was a tough one to load, needed a patch called "Ok But I get New Clothes 3.5".

    I'm working on getting another program I heard about called "Bigger Tools are Better 9.0" but I hear I might have to upgrade my hard drive. Man I can barely keep my hard drive up with all these other programs running. Lol

   Sorry it's late and I get bored when I'm not in the shop. Gotta go the wife wants to work on that upgrade.

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   jmo2 | Aug 08, 2003 07:22am | #43

   Wow, Bob.  I wish I could could use that patch.  But I have the "I Need This Cool New Tool or Gadget 2.0" and my husband has the "How About This Awesome Wireless Technology 3.7"...

   It's Gadget vs Gadget in our house.  Except I need to get better at USING my gadgets so that I can sell the Result not the Process.

   I think I'd have better luck that way.

   Meanwhile, you KNOW how to use your gadgets already so she gets good results...

   :)

   Edited 8/8/2003 12:28:58 AM ET by jmo