Issue 191 (Kitchens & Baths)
Features
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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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Step 1: Build a Breakfast Booth Bench
Start by building a circular saw jig
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Step 2: Build a Breakfast Booth Bench
A box forms a strong base unit
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Step 3: Build a Breakfast Booth Bench
Install sliding drawer tracks before building the drawer
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Step 4: Build a Breakfast Booth Bench
Build and install a drawer
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Step 5: Build a Breakfast Booth Bench
Install the seat top with screws, not glue
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Step 6: Build a Breakfast Booth Bench
Build a jig for tapered cuts
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Step 7: Build a Breakfast Booth Bench
Installing trim finishes the base unit assembly
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Step 8: Build a Breakfast Booth Bench
Tapered trim details cover strong leg supports
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Step 10: Build a Breakfast Booth Bench
Determine the angle for the back using two points
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Step 11: Build a Breakfast Booth Bench
This sloped back adds comfort to the bench
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Step 12: Build a Breakfast Booth Bench
Mount the back to the base
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Step 13: Build a Breakfast Booth Bench
Attach the trim to the back
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Step 14: Build a Breakfast Booth Bench
This final step adds wainscoting and finish details
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Step 9: Build a Breakfast Booth Bench
This drawer fronts adds a cosmetic touch
