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10/05/2008, 21:45 Dick Smith Joined on 23/08/2004 Surrey and Manche (Pays Mortainais) Posts 8,731 Kitchen Project I knocked this up last week: It's a beech spice cupboard, made to match exactly our existing Hygena units, so it is meant to be a straightforward Shaker design. It was good to work in solid hardwood, and I got to use a couple of new planes and a scraper instead of sandpaper... I did mess up the door frame, and had to remake it after some very heavyweight advice from a woodworking forum! Finish is umpteen coats of Danish oil rubbed down with an old shirt. Regards Dick Smith Nowhere is there warmth to be found Among those afraid of losing their ground    Report

10/05/2008, 22:04 sweet 17 Joined on 05/08/2006 charente maritime Posts 2,043 Re: Kitchen Project So, you're not just a pretty face then, Dick?  And you can even write good grammar!  Is there no end to the man's talents?  Only a bit of leg-pulling, so don't get huffy, OK?    Report

10/05/2008, 22:08 Dick Smith Joined on 23/08/2004 Surrey and Manche (Pays Mortainais) Posts 8,731 Re: Kitchen Project The woodwork is one of the things that makes all the other stuff worthwhile. I haven't been at it long, and I'm still pretty amateur, but it gives a great sense of satisfaction to actually make something. I try to use hand tools as much as possible, but I'll make an exception in the case of the router and biscuit jointer! Regards Dick Smith Nowhere is there warmth to be found Among those afraid of losing their ground    Report

10/05/2008, 22:16 sweet 17 Joined on 05/08/2006 charente maritime Posts 2,043 Re: Kitchen Project Nowadays, I find myself agreeing with you quite a lot about quite a lot.  It is wonderful to make something.  That is why I have taken to cooking with a vengeance since I have lived in France.  It's so nice to make, say, a delicious cake and eat it with someone. When we first came, I used a paint brush, for the first time ever in my life, and emulsioned the whole house. That was also profoundly satisfying.  Never thought I'd enjoy working so hard, spending hours on a ladder when I used to be scared of heights.      Report

10/05/2008, 22:24 Dick Smith Joined on 23/08/2004 Surrey and Manche (Pays Mortainais) Posts 8,731 Re: Kitchen Project I do a lot of cooking as well. Tonight I made sugar-free blackcurrant and apple crumble. Jolly nice it was, too! In recent times, though, the cooking has been getting simpler and simpler, rather than the elaborate stuff we used to think was impressive! What I haven't really got into yet is gardening, although I love sitting in them. No choice soon, as the garden in France beckons. Regards Dick Smith Nowhere is there warmth to be found Among those afraid of losing their ground    Report

12/05/2008, 16:04 Chris Head Joined on 21/11/2004 What next? Posts 2,526 Re: Kitchen Project Looks good Dick, how many hours of finishing have you got in the piece? I'm a convert to hard wax oil, cut between coats with 0000 and matted down if the sheen is too much the finish is superb. Three coats are easily adequate, four is some serious protection. Nice work, what's next?    Report

12/05/2008, 16:12 Dick Smith Joined on 23/08/2004 Surrey and Manche (Pays Mortainais) Posts 8,731 Re: Kitchen Project Probably more time finishing that making!  5/6 coats of Danish oil, denibbed (using the new Mirka Abranet abrasives - excellent product) and then polished with an old shirt. I'm looking at Danish Oil for a bit of colour, and then a clear or very pale wax for the sheen, as you say. Next? Some shelves/pull-out trays for my workshop, some shelves for my files, a TV stand thingy and some Adirondack chairs. Not much! What are you doing at the moment? Regards Dick Smith Nowhere is there warmth to be found Among those afraid of losing their ground    Report

12/05/2008, 17:02 powerdesal Joined on 07/01/2006 Sharjah U.A.E Posts 2,017 Re: Kitchen Project  Dick Smith wrote: Next? Some shelves/pull-out trays for my workshop, some shelves for my files, a TV stand thingy and some Adirondack chairs. Not much! And how are you going to fill the time after lunch...... Steve Sharjah + 50 (in France) ........................................................................... Roll on death.....Demob is too far away.    Report

12/05/2008, 17:10 Dick Smith Joined on 23/08/2004 Surrey and Manche (Pays Mortainais) Posts 8,731 Re: Kitchen Project Retirement beckons - and I've got to get away from this bruddy computer! Regards Dick Smith Nowhere is there warmth to be found Among those afraid of losing their ground    Report

12/05/2008, 17:13 woolybanana'sbrother Joined on 18/01/2008 Posts 979 Re: Kitchen Project Out of interest and no criticism because I think it is brilliant Dick, what would the true Shakers have used instead of the metal handle, turned wood, a simple hole in the door, rope?    Report

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