woodworking

Kitchen /  by Ray Phung

Building out the kitchen turned out to be easier than the storage shelves.  The kitchen cabinets have shorter sides (less warping!) and are smaller in general.  I felt like it was easier to ensure everything was perpendicular and square.  Also, I chose to overlay the cabinets doors which I feel better hides imperfections. 

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Storage Shelving /  by Ray Phung

Next to wiring the electricity, building cabinets was something I was really nervous about.  I have not done a lot of wood-working, and cabinets require a lot of precise skills.  The last thing I want are lop-sided cabinets with wonky shelves that don't stay closed.  In reality, the cabinets only took a couple weeks to do, and for the most part, turned out pretty well. 

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