Woodworking Tips from Pop…

Pop and I have been building custom mantels longer then we’ve been building bars. Honestly, I could not begin to tell you how many different styles of mantels that we’ve built. I can tell you that there are as many designs out there as people, so the options are endless. The trouble with choosing a design [...]

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Plumbing:(sink, ice maker, dishwasher) Bars can have all the amenities of a modern kitchen.  You just have to plan for them. Make sure you do this early. ( before drywall)
Heating & Air:(You need air flow) Before drywall
Electrical:(lights, kegerator, mini refrigerator)
Lights in and around the bar always make a statement, plus it helps to see. There are [...]

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Standard Bar Dimensions
You’re building a bar and you only want to do it once!
However there are a couple of guidelines that should be followed when it comes to building the cabinetry. Cabinet height and depth will be determined on whether you desire appliances or not. (No appliances  No Problem) Build whatever you want
If you want that cool kegerator [...]

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One of the major benefits of learning how to build a cabinet is knowing the similarities between quality cabinet building and furniture casework. The two always share one major common component (The Carcass)!
The carcass is the skeleton framework of any type of cabinet, bookcase, bar, desk, etc. It is typically constructed out of sheet material, usually [...]

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Space:
How much is available (including the ceiling ht)? This will determine your design. Fortunately, space can be modified to fit your needs most of the time.
If your design requires a lot of tearing out and reframing, you might want to consider finding a qualified contractor or at least someone with framing experience to help you [...]

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