Issue 191 (Kitchens & Baths)
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Buyer's Guide to Kitchen Cabinets: Stock
Wellborn Stock Box: 1⁄2-in. particleboard sides, 3/4-in. hardwood face frameDrawers: Stapled 3/4-in. particleboardDoors: Hardwood frame-and-panelHardware: Euro cup hinges, epoxy-coated drawer slidesFinish: Stain with clear coatPrice: $245 Euro hinges rule. Many…
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Buyer's Guide to Kitchen Cabinets: Semicustom
Armstrong Semiscustom Box: 1⁄2-in. plywood, 3/4-in. hardwood face frameDrawers: Stapled 1⁄2-in. hardwood sides, plywood bottomDoors: Hardwood frameand-panelHardware: Adjustable cup hinges, epoxy-coated slidesFinish: Stain with catalyzed clear top coatPrice: $300 Plywood…
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Buyer's Guide to Kitchen Cabinets: Plain & Fancy Custom
Box: 1⁄2-in. plywood, ¾-in. face frameDrawers: Dovetailed 5⁄8-in. hardwoodDoors: Frame-and-panel Hardware: Pin hinges, full-extension undermount drawer slidesFinish: Antiqued paintPrice: $1200 Sturdy cabinet box. Plywood components and wood glue blocks, rather…
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Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 1
Start by building a circular-saw jig that acts as a fence for rip cuts.
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Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 2
A box forms a strong base unit for the breakfast booth bench.
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Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 3
Install sliding drawer tracks before building the drawer for the bench.
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Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 4Build and install a drawer for the bench.
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Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 5Install the bench seat top with screws, not glue.
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Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 6Build a jig for the tapered cuts required for the bench seatback parts.
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Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 7Installing trim finishes the base unit assembly for the bench.
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Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 8Tapered trim details cover the bench base's strong leg supports.
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Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 10Determine the correct angle of cut for the bench's sloped back.
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Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 11Make a rip cut to create the beveled back that adds comfort to the bench.
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Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 12Mount the back to the base of the bench and learn how to solidly attach the unit to a wall.
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Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 13Attach the trim to the exposed ends and top of the bench back.
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Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 14This final step adds wainscoting and finish details to the bench.
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Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 9Mount a decorative drawer front to the bench’s lower unit.
