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1. 
   DougU | Aug 31, 2005 07:13am | #1

   Jeff

   Those before's are ugly!

   Looks nice but couldn't you sell em a new floor? That yellow vinyl doesn't do your cabinet work any justice.

   Doug

   
   

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   Edited 8/31/2005 12:14 am ET by DougU

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   JeffBuck | Aug 31, 2005 07:27am | #2

   I thot they'd just use some mop and glo?

    

   this was as a sub ... they had already contracted a local flooring place for their new floating floor. I dug deep into my own pocket and spent an extra $10 for some 5/8th osb to make the cab's level with the existing floor ... the old were buried.

   it was my decison ... so I elected to go back after the floor is laid to run the base and associated trim. I had already priced in for such an occurance ... always makes for a nicer end result.

   they threw me a cheaper kitchen for the first one ...

   not that I mind cheaper ... as it all pays the same ...

   just that I like the bigger more involved stuff. Though ... in and out ... paid fast .... no hassles ... might start liking them "cheaper" kitchens!

   Still nice boxes ... just not a million dollar kitchen. And I had to remember how to set a PLam counter top! I've didn't realise how used to moving my tools so the granite guy can template ...

   Kemper, I think the brand was ... not bad cab's at all. Nice all-plywood uppers ...

   Jeff

        Buck Construction

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1. 
   JohnT8 | Aug 31, 2005 06:56pm | #4

   Nice clean looking work, Jeff.   That kitchen is about my speed (you just finish it about 100X faster than I do).  My budget doesn't allow for $50k kitchens, so I typically go for the most function that can be achieved for a reasonable cost.  I typically don't pay the extra $$ for those microwave/exhaust-fans, but they can be a space saver. 

   And as long as it doesn't look dated, I have no problem with vinyl.  Very user friendly and low maint. flooring.

   Although...  that island outlet kinda sticks out to my eye.  ;)

    jt8

   "Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." --Warren Buffett 

2. 
   JTC1 | Sep 05, 2005 08:15pm | #9

   Nice looking job.

   Kemper makes three grades - cheapest is pretty cheap; mid grade and top grade are nice cabinets, plywood boxes and shelves, dovetailed drawers, decent hardware, etc. Your's are mid grade (cathedral door style gives it away).

   I've set / hung a mess of them for local HfH.

   I bought the mid-grade for my own kitchen and use it as a "show room" for prospective kitchen clients, most of whom are suffering from sticker shock," Why sure Mrs Jones we can supply the cabinets for only $XX,XXX......."  

   Jim

   Never underestimate the value of a sharp pencil or good light.

    

2. 
   john | Aug 31, 2005 02:39pm | #3

   Is that really a microwave mounted just above the cooker?

   John

   If my baby don't love me no more, I know her sister will.
1. 
   JohnT8 | Aug 31, 2005 07:03pm | #5

   Is that really a microwave mounted just above the cooker?

   John, they have been popular for several years now.   It is a combo unit of microwave and exhaust vent.  I think the one in Jeff's pics exhausts back into the kitchen (I HATE those!) not outdoors.

   I've never used one because they tend to be more expensive (started around $600 last time I priced one) than a vent and a microwave would cost individually.   As a comparison, I could buy a reasonable exhaust vent for $80-150, and a decent microwave for $100-ish.  $250 vs $600.

    

    jt8

   "Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." --Warren Buffett 

1. 
   JeffBuck | Aug 31, 2005 08:23pm | #6

   that particular model is a top/rear/recirculate ... U have to pop the blower motor and direct the fan which ever way U wanna go.

   Jeff    Buck Construction

    Artistry In Carpentry

        Pittsburgh Pa

2. 
   BobKovacs | Sep 05, 2005 07:38pm | #8

   The prices on the micro/hood units has dropped considerably.  We just replaces our range hood with a Fridgidaire unit that was only around $297.  They go even cheaper than that too.

   Bob

3. 
   Gunner | Sep 05, 2005 05:15pm | #7

   Nice. Wher'd the soffit go? No mechanicals in it?

    

    

    

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   JeffBuck | Sep 07, 2005 05:19am | #10

   No mechanicals in it?

    

   well ... that area above the sink "was supposed" to be open ...

   most of the other mechanicals were hidden directly underneath where I was planning on running the wiring. I'm not kidding ... never ran into more problems trying to drill a few small holes ... duct work and plumbing ... everywhere I turned.

   never did figure out where half of it ran.

   Jeff    Buck Construction

    Artistry In Carpentry

        Pittsburgh Pa