Today, I delivered the island to its new home.  Luckily, we had lots of help bringing it in.  Unfortunately, we had to remove both doors from a patio door to get it in.  I was little unsure if the color was right but the customer is always right.  She picked the right color and it looks great.Y

Very nice, Ron...well done!

nice craftsmanship.  

 

two questions:  no power outlets?  and no recessed kick plate so you can stand close?

Beautiful work!

Awesome work and craftsmanship.  I had the same question about the toe kick and utility hookups. 

 

BTW, oak? 

Edited August 29, 20206 yr by FlGatorwood

years ago i built our kitchen, including this refrigerator surround, with 6 drawers behind 2 doors for the pantry, and 4 lazy susans behind 2 sets of double doors.  it was planned in the shop, and then built in place with pocket screws.  opening for the fridge is 37x73.  over 8 feet tall.  no way to move it once assembled.

36 minutes ago, DAB said:

nice craftsmanship.  

 

two questions:  no power outlets?  and no recessed kick plate so you can stand close?

Actually, I suggested the power outlet and she didn’t want it.  When she ordered it she laid out five pictures from Pinterest and this is exacted what she ordered.

29 minutes ago, FlGatorwood said:

Awesome work and craftsmanship.  I had the same question about the toe kick and utility hookups. 

 

BTW, oak? 

Hickory.  Heavy too.

it will be interesting to check back with her in a year or so.  see how well it is meeting her expectations.

Beautiful Ron.

Bet you're glad to get the room back in the shop.

@DAB, that is beautiful cabinet work.  And, yes, I am trying to guess the wood.  Great job on those cabinets.  

That is gorgeous! She’s gotta love it!

21 minutes ago, FlGatorwood said:

@DAB, that is beautiful cabinet work.  And, yes, I am trying to guess the wood.  Great job on those cabinets.  

wormy maple.  AKA Ambrosia maple.  the Ambrosia beetle infests the tree, leaving little tunnels and stains.  you don't know it until you cut it down.  when we did this, the 4/4 lumber was about $2.50/BF.  not anymore.

2 hours ago, DAB said:

it will be interesting to check back with her in a year or so.  see how well it is meeting her expectations.

In a year, I really won’t care.  

Stunning, Ron. Absolutely stunning. Really nice features. 

22 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said:

Beautiful Ron.

Bet you're glad to get the room back in the shop.

I am but I can’t get used to it.  I start building two oak cradles Monday morning.

Very nicely done.  I'm sure the customer is delighted with her new island. 

Danl

That's beautiful Ron.

What everyone else said and more

That is a beautiful island.  That hickory just pops.  What is the finish?