Today's episode of "This New House
We moved in 6 weeks ago, and I'm just getting around to finishing up the bulk of my little projects. The first weeks were filled with the essential projects...kiddie-proofing the entire place, setting up furniture and shelves, insulating the garage and attic space, digging ditches around the house where the settling has caused ponding around the foundation, and just trying to keep everything running smoothly.
Well, now that all the initial "break in" period is over on the house, I have been able to work on the small upgrades we've had planed. The first being the counter top extension that the builder hopelessly flubbed up a couple of times before we just told them to stop trying and that I'd build it myself.
Here are some photos:
I built the frame using poplar for the front and side skirt boards, and laminated 3 1x3 planks to build the leg with. The backside and hidden side skirt boards are made out of pine - because it was cheaper.
I used the Kreg fastening system. They are the fastest and strongest way to join wood together that I've seen. It's basically a jig that you drill a hole with, then use screws to attach the wood. You'll notice in the photo the holes that look like they are angled - that's the Kreg "pocket hole" where the screw goes.
I took the laminated stock I made down to my dad's shop to do the leg. He built a jig for his table saw to taper it on two sides. This photo shows the frame (the skirt boards and leg) in the basement, ready for paint.
And here's the finished project. My dad, again using his expertise, helped me cut and laminate the top. He really did all the work on the top since he had the tools and technology to do it. It turned out great!
Some detail shots:
Well, now that all the initial "break in" period is over on the house, I have been able to work on the small upgrades we've had planed. The first being the counter top extension that the builder hopelessly flubbed up a couple of times before we just told them to stop trying and that I'd build it myself.
Here are some photos:
I built the frame using poplar for the front and side skirt boards, and laminated 3 1x3 planks to build the leg with. The backside and hidden side skirt boards are made out of pine - because it was cheaper.
I used the Kreg fastening system. They are the fastest and strongest way to join wood together that I've seen. It's basically a jig that you drill a hole with, then use screws to attach the wood. You'll notice in the photo the holes that look like they are angled - that's the Kreg "pocket hole" where the screw goes.
I took the laminated stock I made down to my dad's shop to do the leg. He built a jig for his table saw to taper it on two sides. This photo shows the frame (the skirt boards and leg) in the basement, ready for paint.
And here's the finished project. My dad, again using his expertise, helped me cut and laminate the top. He really did all the work on the top since he had the tools and technology to do it. It turned out great!
Some detail shots:
posted by MadFlyTom at 8:52 PM
3 Comments:
you are a damn show off! is there anything you can't do.
well other than the sad version of the "lawn mower" at my wedding. that was so much fun dancing with you and renner.
Looks very nice.. Doesn't it feel good to finish a project and be proud of what you did.. Now on to the next one !
Mom
Looks really nice!! You did a fine job!!
Vickie
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