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Arches

January 31st, 2008 · 3 Comments

Hello World
Do cutting arches intimidate you? Maybe this post can help out.
The ability to cut a true circle or segment arch is a huge part of building custom interiors. Just about every other bar or built-in that we build will have some type of arch of one form or another.
Cutting arches used to be a [...]

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Furniture Grade Cabinet

January 26th, 2008 · 3 Comments

 Turning crown molding into baseboard
Recently we’ve been doing some cabinet projects that require a more furniture grade look. One inexpensive way we found to achieve this result is to add decorative feet to the base instead of a traditional toe kick. Now, you can go out and purchase a decorative foot or spend hours or [...]

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Tags: Cabinetry · Techniques

Building a Coffered Ceiling

January 14th, 2008 · 6 Comments

The coffered ceiling is one of the most elegant features that can be added to kitchens, libraries, bars, foyers and we’ve even installed them in bedrooms. They can be painted, stained or as in the picture, a combination of both.
There are two types of coffered ceilings, actual solid hardwood beams or cosmetic beams. Solid hardwood [...]

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Kreg jig video

January 10th, 2008 · No Comments

 Remember the old days when we had to wait for the glue to dry!
This is great video!
I was introduced to the Kreg jig a couple of years ago by a woodworking friend who builds cabinetry and furniture for a living. I was amazed at the time this little jig was saving him on his face [...]

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Tags: Techniques · Tool Review

Making Bar Top Brackets

January 9th, 2008 · No Comments

This is how we make bar brackets in our shop
First draw the design on a piece of paper or cardboard, this is called the template. Most brackets on a bar are typically around eight inches long x four inches deep x four inches wide. These dimensions will vary depending on the size of lumber available [...]

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Tags: Bars · Techniques

Band Saw Tips

December 30th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Chicken of the sea!


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Tags: Pops’ Rants · Techniques

Woodworking Jigs

December 20th, 2007 · 4 Comments

Pop will tell you that in this business as well as in life, unless you’re a complete dumb ass, you’re always learning.
This is never more evident than in the building of jigs or templates, which are usually created out of necessity rather than enjoyment. Jigs can be built for just about every function in the [...]

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Tags: Mantels · Techniques