Recently, my parents had some remodeling done. I didn't do it, but it turned out amazing. In particular, my dad had a particular cabinetmaker in mine for a bar. This guy said he was about to retire and wanted to turn the business over to somebody else that he could teach to be really good. These cabinets are amazing. They are all solid cherry with a maple and walnut bar top. Dad paid a pretty penny for it, but it was his big splurge for the remodel. I got some pictures when I was there over Christmas and wanted to share. The craftsmanship is admirable, for sure.
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| Check out the detail on that bar top end grain. The joinery is amazing |
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| Maple and walnut bar top |
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| The complete setup |
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| The back bar - 2 dorm refrigeratiors and wine rack with drawers |
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| Check out the grain in that door face |
Check out the moldings on that drawer face - really incredible. The mark of a good cabinetmaker is an even spacing around drawer faces and the frames. The cabinet faces are spaced from the top, and the openings are wrapped with bullnose molding. The drawer faces are inset and wrapped with 2 different moldings that create an even face with the bullnose - an incredible effect. The doors are framed the same way with recessed panels. And there is a very even spacing between all of the doors.
Bottom line is that Dad got exactly what he wanted and it turned out really well done. I've been very impressed with this setup and would love to learn some from the guy who made it.
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| Not that master cabinetmaker |
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| My Christmas gifts - all books this year, running, gardening, and woodworking |
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