This is a cabinet I built for dog supplies to go on our 4 seasons porch. For you all in a warm climate, we have porches with windows in Iowa...windows that close to keep the winter or heat out. They are basically just another room...we just call them a porch. This cabinet was made from Red Oak, and stained with "gun-stock" stain. A water borne poly finish apply in a WOP form....to even out the stain some. I got tired of wiping it on so the last coats were sprayed. A few photos of construction, and then my not so enthused helper. The first iteration, had a panel drawer front. After consultation with my friend Pottz we decided that was too redundant and I went to a solid drawer front, which i my opinion "perked it up" gave it some grain on the front to match the top... It is really just a simple little design, but sits at the main entrance to my home, so it was important to me that it looked nice. Thanks for looking.
The Moke....
I decided to change the drawer front. I had made this one at the same time as I made the door, but had decided to go with a solid....had it sitting around the shop for a couple of months, so I sprayed it with Poly and changed it...what do you guys think?
I like gunstock stain Ive used it a few times. I would of liked to see what the panel drawer face would of looked like think it might of worked. Those hinges are nice to use no fuss putting them on. Nice job Mike
Thanks Corelz....I have used it a couple times....the last house remodel had red oak trim...about that color...it was very popular then.
Thanks Splint....there is going to be only like towels and then leashes in the drawer....but the leash is for me I guess...
Thanks Ron...it has been an idea I've had for a while now...i just was slow to execute.
BB1....the pups have a whole 1' x 18" basket with just treats....their favorite place to hang out. Thank u
Steven...thanks...that siding was popular when I did it too....its cedar car siding....now the big thing is to paint it. As soon as I do that...that will go out of style too!
Too true about style, Mike! we had 6" square ceramic tile on the kitchen (original to the house in '68). That came and went, and came again. Wife wanted quartz, that's what she got. Short of a fire, it'll be here when we're gone.
Steven--I agree...they are going to carry me out of this house someday too...too much crap to move...but when the SWMBO commands a different this or that....I agree...but I am not doing it myself....that is what God made the trade people for....
Thanks Gr8! it is a long way from perfect....but youy know us Woodworkers...we will show you all the flaws!
Thanks Jim...it pales in comparison to most of your work....but better than most you buy.
Thank you hairy!
Pottz..than you for your input.,..It is good to have a confidant I can bounce stuff off of...
RyanGi...thanks buddy...and think you for all the encouragement to get it done..and of course the input too!
Very familiar with porches with winders, and also of enclosures to keep pet food in, so the undesirables can't get to it. Both are necessary, and functional. Looks sound, the cabinet that is. I can remember when red oak was an often asked for wood, and it's arches were the feature people were looking for. But time and tastes have certainly changed, now they all want it painted white. I think they really want plastic.
Nice cabinet. I agree with Bruce. If the doors, and lids had a way to pull them open, the pooches would probably like them more.