Curly Pine Pantry Cabinet

[Terry Quiram]

Wow Lee

Thats some eye candy. Connie says she wants you to make her one and I agree. Super job.

Terry

[Lee Schierer]

Nice looking pantry Lee. That stain gave it a real nice color.

I'm curious about working with wood from HD. Do you still plane and joint it when you bring it home? And if so, what thickness do you end up working with?

Actually this wood was flat and required no millling at all. I used the boards at the thickness they were (3/4") and sanded to 220 before assembly. I did let the wood adjust in my shop for about 2 weeks before I used the wood, but it didn't cup, warp or twist. The #2 pine came from Sweden according to the label on the wood.

[Tyler Howell]

Hubba Hubba,

Very Nice Lee

[Steve King]

Lee,
That's some fine work, I like the stain and finish! Your daughter in law should be very proud.
Steve

[Jason Tuinstra]

Lee, great job on this one. The pine is stunning - unlike any that I see at my local HD. BTW, are those half-laps on the doors? I couldn't quite tell but it looks like it. If so, why this choice of joinery?

[Kent Cori]

Lee, I am not generally a fan of pine but your pantry looks awesome! Terrific work!

[Todd Burch]

Lee, I like it! It looks very nice, and I'm sure it is.

What do you mean you used a router prior to the tablesaw in rasiing the panels? Did you cut your vertical reveal that defines the edge of the flat field, then make the bevel cut on the TS to remove the waste? If so, I normally make that cut on the TS - one less tool to get out and set up.

Did you screw it to the wall?

Thanks for posting! Todd

[Martin Shupe]

Very nice, Lee. I would have never guessed pine either.

[Lee Schierer]

Lee, I like it! It looks very nice, and I'm sure it is.

What do you mean you used a router prior to the tablesaw in rasiing the panels? Did you cut your vertical reveal that defines the edge of the flat field, then make the bevel cut on the TS to remove the waste? If so, I normally make that cut on the TS - one less tool to get out and set up.

Did you screw it to the wall?

Thanks for posting! Todd

Yes, they anchored the cabinet to the wall, though it was pretty stable on its own.

I used to cut the face cuts on panels on my TS, but LOML didn't like the sharp edge it leaves and the little notch where dust accumulates. I use a 3/8" round nose bit in my router and make the face cut with it. This creates a smoother edge and makes it easier to clean. Here's a link that shows how I do it.
Raised Panels on a TS

[Steve Beadle]

I'm curious about working with wood from HD. Do you still plane and joint it when you bring it home? And if so, what thickness do you end up working with?[/QUOTE]

I, too, just bought some pine from HD this weekend, intending to get started on making three more pie safes. I'd also like to know what thickness you end up working with. My stock is now acclimating to the shop, as it seemed a bit moist when I selected it. I've had good luck so far with such pine stock from HD, but I'm careful to use only the straight grain portions for rails and stiles. The pie safes won't have any raised panels, however, just punched "tin" panels. There will be solid pine shelves and a top, though. My main concern is that the (4) rail and stile door won't come out true and flat. I have had some trouble with that. Glad to see such nice work done in pine!

[Daniel Rabinovitz]

Lee
Very nice - looks great.
Daniel