Crown Millwork

Can We Make it to the Bottom?

Christopher Schwarz — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:17:42 +0000

Welcome to the third day of first grade. We are building a chest, ha ha. It’s a big chest, hee hee. And after we slam our chest together we make our bottoms real smooth (snort!), and make small holes in our bottoms (gak!). And I won’t make a joke about bottoms getting nailed. Nope. I Continue reading»

I Saw it. She Saw it. We all Saw it.

Christopher Schwarz — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:21:39 +0000

As instructors at woodworking classes, we spend most of our time sampling bon-bons and braiding each others hair while the students work away the last bits of their cartilage between their poor, overtaxed joints. Today was not so fun for the instructors. While the students merrily dovetailed away their carcasses at The Woodwright’s School, the Continue reading»

What Are the Main Functions of a Bathroom Vanity?

Jessica DiSanto — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:08:33 +0000

When buying a new bathroom vanity you have to make a list of what is important to you. You need to figure out what functions are important to you. Here is a list of the top 3 functions of a bathroom vanity.

Decoration

Most people just want a vanity to look nice in their bathroom space. Nobody wants an eye sore of a vanity because it is usually the first thing guests notice.

Storage

The second most important aspect of a vanity is usually storage. How much can you actually fit inside the vanity? This is important because some people don’t have any other storage in the room.

Size

Does the vanity take up 90% of the room? If so, it has to go! Some people fall in love with a certain vanity and even though it takes up too much space they just “have to” have it. Don’t sacrifice comfort for style you will regret it.

When shopping for a vanity make sure you do your research. When shopping online you can compare prices and styles easily. Happy hunting!

This post entitled What Are the Main Functions of a Bathroom Vanity? is a post from the Kitchen Cabinet Kings Blog. Kitchen Cabinet Kings is one of the largest distributors of kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets on the internet. Check out their large selection of KraftMaid Cabinets.

Build a Tool Chest at ‘The Woodwright’s School’

Christopher Schwarz — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:31:18 +0000

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A Pause in the Hostilities

Christopher Schwarz — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:03:17 +0000

I finished yesterday fitting the three bottom drawers to the Campaign Secretary I’m building and I started in on building the gallery – it’s all dovetailed now. I’d be quite happy with my progress if I weren’t about to get into a car. For the next 10 days I’ll be on the road, taping a Continue reading»

Straight from the Frenchman’s Mouth

Christopher Schwarz — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:15:28 +0000

Can we not agree that I am not of sound mind and body? Yup? OK, read on. Last year I commissioned blacksmith Peter Ross to make a holdfast for me that was made as close as possible to Andre Roubo’s instructions. Ross is quite familiar with Roubo, but I sent him a translation of the Continue reading»

Good Wood Species for Tool Chests

Christopher Schwarz — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:58:02 +0000

I’ve seen a lot of vintage tool chests in my travels, and most of them have been made of pine. What kind of pine? Hard to say. Most pines look the same when they are covered in paint, dirt, grease and what looks like monkey dung. But pine is not the only wood appropriate for Continue reading»

Hardware for the Campaign Chest – Complete

Christopher Schwarz — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:53:51 +0000

After much searching, purchasing and examination I settled on a suite of hardware for the Campaign Chest I’m building for Popular Woodworking Magazine. The hardware arrived this week, and I could not be more pleased. While hardware is always one of the most important aspects to a piece of furniture, it is even more critical Continue reading»

3 Reasons Your Next Kitchen Should Have an Island

Jessica DiSanto — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:03:26 +0000

Everyone loves being on an island! Whenever we think of that dream kitchen it almost always contains an island of some sort. Not every kitchen needs an island and not every kitchen has enough space for an island but if you do have the space an island could be exactly what you need.

Storage

An island gives you that must have extra cabinet space. Aren’t you always trying to figure out what to do with your garbage/recycling cans? Underneath the island is a perfect place, it’s clean and out of the way.

Extra Seating

Having more places to seat people is invaluable. When the holidays come around you can have all the kids sit at the island and it makes them feel as if they have their very own table.

Versatility

Some islands are mobile giving you a nice addition if you want and if not you can just wheel it out of the way.

Whatever your reason an island is a wonderful addition to any new kitchen. A nice island will make your kitchen cabinets look even nicer when done properly. It’s one of the most useful additions, you will not regret it.

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This post entitled 3 Reasons Your Next Kitchen Should Have an Island is a post from the Kitchen Cabinet Kings Blog. Kitchen Cabinet Kings is one of the largest distributors of kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets on the internet. Check out their large selection of KraftMaid Cabinets.

Confession & Redemption

Christopher Schwarz — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:15:03 +0000

I have a palm-grip random-orbit sander that I’ve used for many years on household projects that could not be planed because they were too big, such as 16’-long runs of base moulding nailed to a wall, or weren’t designed for handplaning, such as plywood that is covered in paper-thin veneer. A couple years ago, the Continue reading»