This is the second real project I did from scratch. I used poplar and learned the hard way that a 12" wide board isn't 12", ever. I created the cabinet first and realized the doors were too narrow. I joined another 1" piece of poplar on either side using glue and clamps for 24 hours. I cut and sanded then realized hand planes may be my new friends one day soon.
Something wasn't square on the doors so I ended up using a flush trim router bit to square everything off. That shortened the doors and left a little error on the top. I can live with it, I'm not tall enough to notice.
The other issue is that I had gotten a grasp on measuring and taking into account the saw blade and the material that takes off, but I didn't know my circular saw would take off even more. The intended 1/16" gap is now a bit larger. Something I can live with.
A shipping issue caused my corks to be delayed but the back will be lined in wine corks once they show up. I used chalkboard paint and I think I will frame that out. I have a white paint pen to mark up the score boards properly this weekend. I also want to go find nicer hinges and just have them on hand for these types of projects. I think I may make another cabinet with another design eventually.
Pardon the wall-o-text and the heavy load of pictures please.
Something wasn't square on the doors so I ended up using a flush trim router bit to square everything off. That shortened the doors and left a little error on the top. I can live with it, I'm not tall enough to notice.
A shipping issue caused my corks to be delayed but the back will be lined in wine corks once they show up. I used chalkboard paint and I think I will frame that out. I have a white paint pen to mark up the score boards properly this weekend. I also want to go find nicer hinges and just have them on hand for these types of projects. I think I may make another cabinet with another design eventually.




Pardon the wall-o-text and the heavy load of pictures please.