Been slow at work most of the summer, my aunt and uncle wanted their cabinets refaced in rustic hickory, only got a few of the before pictures, after spending about 2 months making the doors, drawers and new face frames I was excited to see the outcome. 

Absolutely gorgeous!

Had to make a second support box to support the center of this section, it had a sag  in it then wrapped it with 1/4" thick panels, still have to make crown molding and install that, the whole project is solid hickory, no plywood was used

This looks great!!  I recently talked to a designer about the changes in the industry.  She pointed out that "open space" has become the big thing.  As an example you see the space above the cabinets.  For a long time that would have had a dummy blank plate or been extra storage.  But the thing is you stuff things up there you never used, promptly forget about, and have to get a step stool to reach.  They now are more into "transition" open space.

 

Never knew so much went into the design of a set of cabinets.  

That is some beautiful work and I love the hickory.

Wow, very nice! 

Hickory is one of my favorite woods...until I start machining it! Seriously, we've had our kitchen(s) redone twice in the last 15 years or so, and my wife choose hickory both times (stock cabinets). I had to make some trim items and a pantry door. But the hickory we got was no where near as beautiful as what you used; that is spectacular.

Flawless! I’m guessing they’re your favorite aunt and uncle.

Great job , I know they are happy with that.

Awesome job! 
 

I love the look!

Nice!  Very nice!  I love hickory, black walnut and pecan.  Pecan cracks easily but I have never had the privilege of working with other members of that family.  Great job and just gorgeous.  

Fantastic Kenny, thanks for posting it up!

Good work... If you ever decided to start doing refacing on the side,etc let me know. I use to make a living at it....

Beautiful!  Hickory is stunning!

 

Great Job!!!

I like the new look!!

On 10/27/2019 at 10:43 AM, Woodbutcherbynight said:

This looks great!!  I recently talked to a designer about the changes in the industry.  She pointed out that "open space" has become the big thing. 

Hmm.   Read an article last week that "open space concept", as in open space great rooms two stories tall,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

was no longer desirable.  Thought it was one of the trade mags I get that's already gone to recycling.  If I see it online, I'll post here.

I'm a fan of Sarah Susanka.

Edited October 31, 20196 yr by kmealy

24 minutes ago, kmealy said:

Read an article last week that "open space concept", as in open space great rooms two stories tall,

was no longer desirable

 

Well I didn't inquire about this open space too much.  But the example was in reference to what she called clutter cabinets.  She went on about how the entertainment area (I am guessing she is talking about dining room?) needs to have a "flow?" to the kitchen.  This means open area above the cabinets which should not go to the ceiling.  Then move all the appliances to outer walls.  Need a kitchen island with a sink.  After a bit all I hear was $$$$$$$$$ to be spent. 

 

My wallet threatened to go Full Chernobyl....

 

Was interesting but had no real practical application for me.  I am not a entertainer, nor is my wife.  My idea of some good open space is a 10,000 sq ft shop.  Now that I could dwell on all day.   

FWIW, there is a pretty good book on refacing cabinets.   He uses veneer on the face frames instead of pulling them off and replacing them (where practical).   If you don't want to make all the doors and drawer fronts, there are several companies that will make them to spec.   Arched tops and tombstone tops on doors are a pain.

 

I had refaced some cabinets in our house (3 houses ago) and used that book as a reference after someone over at the wood forum recommended it. It was quite useful....I think I passed it on to another forum member who was getting ready to do the same thing. You can buy it "used' on the 'zon for next to nothing.

9 minutes ago, Fred W. Hargis Jr said:

I had refaced some cabinets in our house (3 houses ago) and used that book as a reference after someone over at the wood forum recommended it. It was quite useful....I think I passed it on to another forum member who was getting ready to do the same thing. You can buy it "used' on the 'zon for next to nothing.

Might have been me.   Got mine and read it about 18 years ago, I think.

Ran into a post by WapaFred this week, presumed it was you.