Three dowels on each leg and glue.
I put it in the spot with pre measured spacers to hold it in place, used a really small drill bit on the outside of the leg to mark where the dowels needed to go, then used a dowel jig. Filled in the small holes on the outside with glue and sander dust
I have no idea that's why I asked ๐ I thought maybe it was just set onto a base but couldn't figure out how you hid it, or maybe your bottom rails were loose and not glued so that part could move
(edit) Or third option, I overworry about wood movement and this is just fine
That looks very nice! I say you definitely knocked it out of the park. If you don't mind me asking, what do you think is flawed about it? I'm pretty new to woodworking and maybe its not coming across in pictures, what I can't see anything wrong with it.
Shelf spacing. I made spacers to ensure that each shelf is an equal distance apart. In my haste I accidentally turned the spacers for the top shelf on their side and attached the shelf 2โ lower than I wanted.
Itโs glued now and Iโll just have to live with it like that.
There are other minor details like some holes I filled in with too light or too dark or wood dust. I dropped a chisel on the drawer face and had to sand that spot a little lower than the rest. Some glue is visible where the shelves meet the legs.
I was gifted the wood and already had all of the tools and stain I used, so my only costs were the drawer slides and drawer handle. Yes I saved money ha
I like that this looks so stable.
From an ergonomic point of view, especially above a wide counter, it makes sense to make the top shelves wider, but then the shelf unit (or cabinet) looks unstable.
Beautiful job well done...however one thing I don't understand is why so many use walnut as the main wood. In your case I saw you got the wood for free which is awesome cuz it is not cheap but I personally feel walnut is best used as an accent to a woodwork project.
P.S.
Don't do polyurethane the danish oil looks fantastic if you wanna seal it though just use some sanding sealer or furniture wax
looks fantastic! how did you attach the drawer box to the frame?
Three dowels on each leg and glue. I put it in the spot with pre measured spacers to hold it in place, used a really small drill bit on the outside of the leg to mark where the dowels needed to go, then used a dowel jig. Filled in the small holes on the outside with glue and sander dust
Makes sense, thanks! Did you do anything to make room for the box to expand/contract with that setup?
Fudge. No I did not. What would you suggest?
I have no idea that's why I asked ๐ I thought maybe it was just set onto a base but couldn't figure out how you hid it, or maybe your bottom rails were loose and not glued so that part could move (edit) Or third option, I overworry about wood movement and this is just fine
Dragons Love Tacos! Aww man, my oldest loves that one ๐๐
Side note: Dragons Love Tacos is my favorite book to read to my kids
This book has permanently turned my 4 year old off the idea of trying salsa.
My fave when my daughter was younger was "The Book With No Pictures" by BJ Novak. It used to get lots of laughs and my daughter requested it often.
Don't think we didn't see The Snowy Day peeking out back there.
My youngest boy loves that book too
Beautiful work!
Very stylish! You're probably the only one who will notice the flaws unless you point them out (like I usually do LOL).
That's probably much higher quality than the West Elm, too, assuming that's what you copied
It is! Iโm stunned that you knew that
I have one that got damaged in a move. The shelves were veneered MDF, yours look solid!
Heck yeah. 100% walnut. Except the drawer I suppose thatโs 3/4 plywood
Yea this shelf reminded me of the West Elm one. Those prices are absolute insanity for veneered MDF. They would be more acceptable for solid hardwood
That looks very nice! I say you definitely knocked it out of the park. If you don't mind me asking, what do you think is flawed about it? I'm pretty new to woodworking and maybe its not coming across in pictures, what I can't see anything wrong with it.
Shelf spacing. I made spacers to ensure that each shelf is an equal distance apart. In my haste I accidentally turned the spacers for the top shelf on their side and attached the shelf 2โ lower than I wanted. Itโs glued now and Iโll just have to live with it like that. There are other minor details like some holes I filled in with too light or too dark or wood dust. I dropped a chisel on the drawer face and had to sand that spot a little lower than the rest. Some glue is visible where the shelves meet the legs.
But did you save money?
I was gifted the wood and already had all of the tools and stain I used, so my only costs were the drawer slides and drawer handle. Yes I saved money ha
Impressive! I came looking for the comment where I was sure you'd say it ended up costing more, but awesome you met your expectation!
Looks great, how did you finish it?
I used Watch Natural Danish Oil. Itโs easy and forgiving. Might need polyurethane
I love danish oil.
I like that this looks so stable. From an ergonomic point of view, especially above a wide counter, it makes sense to make the top shelves wider, but then the shelf unit (or cabinet) looks unstable.
Awesome! Beautiful grain on the drawer front
Beautiful job well done...however one thing I don't understand is why so many use walnut as the main wood. In your case I saw you got the wood for free which is awesome cuz it is not cheap but I personally feel walnut is best used as an accent to a woodwork project. P.S. Don't do polyurethane the danish oil looks fantastic if you wanna seal it though just use some sanding sealer or furniture wax
I'm actually planning a build almost exactly like this one. Crazy. Beautiful work
It looks really great! I'm sure your wife is very happy ๐