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Issue 191 (Kitchens & Baths)

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Buyer's Guide to Kitchen Cabinets: Ready-to-Assemble

Ready-to-assemble Box: 3/4-in. frameless melamineDrawers: Metal sides, melamine front and bottomDoors: MelamineHardware: Adjustable cup hinges, integral drawer slideFinish: PlasticPrice: $127 Parts that fit. Thanks to careful machining, the precut and…

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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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 1

    Start by building a circular-saw jig that acts as a fence for rip cuts.

  • Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 2

    A box forms a strong base unit for the breakfast booth bench.

  • 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 4

    Build and install a drawer for the bench.

  • Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 5

    Install the bench seat top with screws, not glue.

  • Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 6

    Build a jig for the tapered cuts required for the bench seatback parts.

  • Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 7

    Installing trim finishes the base unit assembly for the bench.

  • Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 8

    Tapered trim details cover the bench base's strong leg supports.

  • Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 10

    Determine the correct angle of cut for the bench's sloped back.

  • Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 11

    Make a rip cut to create the beveled back that adds comfort to the bench.

  • Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 12

    Mount the back to the base of the bench and learn how to solidly attach the unit to a wall.

  • Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 13

    Attach the trim to the exposed ends and top of the bench back.

  • Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 14

    This final step adds wainscoting and finish details to the bench.

  • Build a Breakfast Booth Bench: Step 9

    Mount a decorative drawer front to the bench’s lower unit.

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