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  1. #1
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    Someone elses cabinet

    Bought this cabinet unfinished... and a little rough... from someone at work. Filled the screw holes, touched up the doors and drawers, changed the hardware with some I already had. Polished off with American Pecan stain and 2 or 3 coats of wipe on poly.

    Not always the most satisfying to finish someone else's construction, there are a few details I just have to live with. Here are a few before and after pictures, let me know what you think, especially since I'm not that invested in it.
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    Add some crown molding at the top and replace the lower doors, or at least the "struck-by-lightning" plywood center panels. It'd look might purdy then.

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    Actually, when I first acquired it, there was baseboard around the top and bottom. I replaced both with a 1x4 skirt and crown, just with the edges knocked off. The doors, however, I agree with.
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    Looks pretty good with the exception of those doors Pete. I would replace them as they are the weak link on this piece. The molding and base is more of a personal preference. BTW.. a world of difference in before and after.
    Sarge..

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    Nice work on the refinishing job! Unfortunately, looks like the original builder used SYP plywood for the sides, and for the door panels Not sure replacing the doors would help a lot as they match the sides. I am not big on painting pieces, but this may be one of those times!

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    I had thought to paint just the door fronts, or overlay a piece of beadboard; but those are both steps that are difficult to undo. I'll probably leave it like this for a while and see what strikes us as the best choice in a few months. I do appreciate the commentary though.

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