Yes, I still do woodworking...

[Steve D]

I haven't had much in the way of woodworking projects to post lately but that is changing now that I'm back on the kitchen. I just finished the second and final countertop. It is 8/4 cherry and the profile mimics the shape of the cabinets. It was awesome to work this wood with the 12" Cresent. I did the other countertop on my 6" jointer and the weight and length of the wood made it a real challenge. Needless to say, the Crescent did not move around while I was working these boards. :eusa_clap

 

[MikeH]

I haven't had much in the way of woodworking projects to post lately but that is changing now that I'm back on the kitchen. I just finished the second and final countertop. It is 8/4 cherry and the profile mimics the shape of the cabinets. It was awesome to work this wood with the 12" Cresent. I did the other countertop on my 6" jointer and the weight and length of the wood made it a real challenge. Needless to say, the Crescent did not move around while I was working these boards. :eusa_clap

That sure is pretty! The drawer fronts are very unique! :lol: What do you call that? :rolf:

 

[Travis Porter]

HE'S ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Counter top looks great! What did you finish it with?

 

[b4man]

Beautiful wood and design. Glad you're back with a great project to keep us in suspense!

 

[McRabbet]

Nice job on the counter tops, Steve -- Drawer fronts to come next, right?

Rob

 

[Steve D]

That sure is pretty! The drawer fronts are very unique! :lol: What do you call that? :rolf:

I call that "Next" :lol: I tried to tell my wife that this type of cabinet is the new open / urban look but she said...:slap:

The finish is just the Minwax wipe on poly. I probably would have used something else but in a recent Fine Woodworking test, it outperformed the other "premium" finishes that cost up to 4 times as much.

 

[MikeH]

I call that "Next" :lol: I tried to tell my wife that this type of cabinet is the new open / urban look but she said...:slap:

The finish is just the Minwax wipe on poly. I probably would have used something else but in a recent Fine Woodworking test, it outperformed the other "premium" finishes that cost up to 4 times as much.

The entire thing is beautiful and I hope you know I was joking. By the way, my wife would say the same thing. :eusa_doh:

 

[woodguy1975]

Nice!!!! Welcome back Steve. Get going on that rocker now. :lol::lol::lol::lol:

 

[Steve D]

The entire thing is beautiful and I hope you know I was joking. By the way, my wife would say the same thing. :eusa_doh:

Yes, I knew you were joking... I took on a number of paying projects and the kitchen project (and the rocking chair) ended up on the back burner....pun intended. I need to get the doors an d drawer front finished up so that I can get the rocker and several other furniture pieces back in the works.

 

[DaveO]

Beautiful, Cherry counter tops.....now that's a woodworker's house. I really like them :icon_thum :icon_thum

Dave

 

[McRabbet]

For those of you (new members or old) that haven't seen Steve's beautiful kitchen cabinets up close, be sure to browse through his Gallery to get the full picture! They are incredible!

Rob

 

[jeff...]

Cherry counter tops - what will they think of next? I like, I like :icon_thum

 

[Monty]

Nice work! That will be a fantastic set of cabinets when you're finished.

 

[cskipper]

Steve, that's looking fantastic!

 

[sapwood]

8/4 cherry!
Looks great and should last forever ;-)
We've missed you and the fine woodwork you produce.

Roger

 

[Steve D]

8/4 cherry!
Looks great and should last forever ;-)
We've missed you and the fine woodwork you produce.

Roger

Thanks Roger, and belated happy bithday to you. I spent all day again today in my shop milling up drawer front material. It's nice to be working in the shop again, instead of dragging my tools around with me.