Pics Double Vanity- a few firsts

[Gail O'Rourke]

Hi, here is a double vanity for a client. It was my first *beaded face frame, *inset doors/drawers.

Also, because of the order of my lumber delivery, I made the face frame first and casework second. Which was a nice way to mix it up and I settled a couple layout questions in the process.

This client is also a contractor, he will be painting this piece and will be picking it up today to do that and install. Nice to not do the finish, but I did clearcoat the inside for him. dimensions 23 1/2 by 33 by 64

[Paul Canaris]

Very nice work

[Kirk (KC) Constable]

That beaded detail looks quite nice.

[Dick Parr]

That's a really great looking job Gail, the beading came out really nice. The client should be very happy.

Nice job

[William Lewis]

I'am in impressed with the work that you do.

William Lewis

[Pete Harbin]

Nicely done Gail. I've always found beaded details really add a craftmanship detail to pieces, and you've executed it very well.

Pete

[Aaron Montgomery]

Nice work Gail!

[Joe Unni]

Great work Gail!

Could not see from the pictures...how were the doors/drawers done?

Very nice,
-joe

[Ray Bersch]

...Nice to not do the finish.....

You know, this is how I feel all the time - by the time I pick out the lumber, break it down, cut to size, assemble the cabinets, fix the mistakes, put on the hardware, and prepare for the installation I really dislike doing the finishing - its the woodworking I like, not the finishing.

So I am looking at HVLP set ups to see if that will take some of the angst out of the process. Why can't EVERYTHING be fun!!! (What an outlook, huh?)

Nice work - keep 'em coming.

[Jim Becker]

Very nice, Gail. Great work like this will continue to bring you more work in the future, especially if this contractor is kewel with giving you referals.

[Von Bickley]

Gail,

Great looking vanity...

[Gail O'Rourke]

Thanks everyone, The drawers are 1/2 ply with applied drawer fronts similar to Frank Pellows post. A note about that, I apply the fronts by holding them in place and having my husband shoot brads from the back into the front and then securing them on with screws. But I like Franks method also and will keep it in mind for the future.

Another thing that I wanted to show was the hinges for the doors. I favor the fexibility and adjustability of the european hinges. These are inset hinges for face frames, you won't find them in hardware stores. I buy my hinges from a supplier, Richelieu - it is a 120 degree hinge with a face frame mounting plate.

Here is a picture.

[Jim Becker]

These are inset hinges for face frames, you won't find them in hardware stores.

Yea, these puppies are harder to find...I got some from Rockler a few years ago, but I think even they don't carry the same ones anymore.

[John Bailey]

Nice work Gail. Better watch out, you might be getting so much work you won't be able to keep up.

John

[Chris Dodge]

Very nice work!