A couple things that I really like are: 1. The notch in the back that allows it to sit on the backsplash & fit snug to the wall---I think this detail makes it look more like a custom piece than just a box sitting on the counter. 2. The round-over routered details. It's simple, but I like how it gives it a more professional & custom look. The arrow points out a mistake that turned into a "plus." I actually built the bottom incorrectly based on my plans. This made the front piece sit too low. Instead of making an enirely new taller front piece, I decided to round-over the side pieces with the jig saw. It was a "mistake" but I like this better than the original design. I am really pleased with how this turned out. I made that???? Anyone need an old beat-up soup tureen? total price: $7.00 for a quart of paint |
the utensil caddy |
the problem: an over-crowded dilapidated soup tureen mascarading as a utensil holder |
the solution: build a utensil caddy that fits snug to the backspash with more room for Sandra's MANY utensils & takes up less counter space. |
"Plan your work, then work your plan," some wise person told me many moons ago. My plans are more like guidelines; subject to tweaks along the way. (A graph paper notebook is very handy.) |
Some leftover MDF from "the art project" will work just fine. |
I cut the main pieces with the table saw, then cut to exact length with the Bosch mitre saw. (As the red arrows point out) I used the router to give the edges a little round-over detail. It was the first time I used the router--very cool tool! |
Some wood glue, drywall screws, nails and clamps... I cut some grooves on the inside of the front piece to hold some dividers. I had planned to put them on the back too, but I got ahead of myself & forgot ;-( A man can't have too many clamps! |
Add some paint & clear coat...put in the dividers... |
A couple things that I really like are: 1. The notch in the back that allows it to sit on the backsplash & fit snug to the wall---I think this detail makes it look more like a custom piece than just a box sitting on the counter. 2. The round-over routered details. It's simple, but I like how it gives it a more professional & custom look. The arrow points out a mistake that turned into a "plus." I actually built the bottom incorrectly based on my plans. This made the front piece sit too low. Instead of making an enirely new taller front piece, I decided to round-over the side pieces with the jig saw. It was a "mistake" but I like this better than the original design. I am really pleased with how this turned out. I made that???? Anyone need an old beat-up soup tureen? total price: $7.00 for a quart of paint |
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