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Country Cottage (2 of 3): Making Furniture from Old Cabinets From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-107

	In this week 's episode of Kitchen Renovations, host Paul Ryan has his work cut out to convert this "old" kitchen ...
	with its "antique" appliances ...
	into a renovated beauty with that "Country Cottage" feel ...
	that includes modern appliances and a new fire-clay sink!

In this final segment of Pt. 2 of the "Country Cottage" kitchen, host Paul Ryan and the homeowners make freestanding kitchen furniture (a desk and a corner cabinet) from the old cabinets.

Materials and Tools:

For Beadboard Installation

Safety glasses
Pencil
Gloves
1/4" beadboard sheets
Tape measure
Small pry bar
Screwdriver
Cordless drill
Festool
Circular saw and guide
Framing square
Paneling adhesive
Caulk gun
Jigsaw
2' level
Spade bit
Impulse nailer
1-1/4" nails

For Modifying the Basement Door into a Message Board

Door, removed from hinges
Beadboard
1x hardwood trim stock
Safety glasses
Pencil
Diagram of plan for door
Chop saw
Circular saw
Wood glue
Hole saw bit
Router
Rabbet bit
2' level
Impulse finish nailer
1-1/4" nails
Drop cloth
Painter's tape
Chalkboard paint
Brush

For Sink Installation

New sink
Safety glasses
Pencil
Tape measure
Four 2"x4" pieces cut to depth of sink cab
Japanese pull saw
2' level and 4' level
1-5/8" square-drive deck screws
Construction adhesive

For Desk Modification

Old desk with top removed
Bun feet
Primer
Brush
Clamps
Cordless drill
Vix bit
2" screws
2' level
Impact driver
Appropriate screw bit
Old draw boxes
Safety glasses
Ear protection
Tablesaw (with a guide)

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	With the beadboard in place, along with the new bookshelf and desk, this "Country Cottage" kitchen is really starting to take shape!

1. To make a freestanding desk from the old cabinets, the homeowners ordered some table legs (figure A) to insert under the cabinet.

2. To remake the desk, the first order of business is to redo the drawers. The existing drawer fronts must come off, and this is accomplished by using a table saw. Note that if the fronts were merely pulled off, they could be damaged. Sawing gives you much more control.

   Safety Alert: When using a table saw, always wear eye protection and remember to go slowly!

3. Once the fronts are removed, simply attach the new fronts.

4. To attach the bun feet, clamp the feet in each corner and drill pilot hole (figure B) with a countersink. A couple of 2" screws into each foot will hold them in place.

5. Move the desk into the space against the wall and screw into place. Make sure the screws go into studs.

6. Repaint the desk.

7. Add the corner bookshelf (figure C) made with purchased table leg.

In the final episode of DIY's "Country Cottage" kitchen renovation, Ryan and the homeowners share tips and tricks to installing the new cabinet door and drawer fronts, and they show you how to install the butcher-block countertop. Then the appliances are brought in to create a new dream kitchen makeover.

RESOURCES :

Skil
Robert Bosch Tool Corp.
Website: www.skiltools.com

Stanley Tools Information
Stanley Tools/Works
Website: www.stanleyworks.com

Fiskars (Bucket Boss Division)
Fiskars Bucket Boss Division
Website: www.bucketboss.com

Paslode Nail Guns
Paslode
Website: www.paslode.com

Festool
Website: www.festoolusa.com

Rohl Farmhouse Fire-clay Sink

Brand name: Rohl/Shaws Designs
Model #: RC3223WH
Color: White
Where available: Visit the Rohl website (link, below) for the nearest showroom.

Rohl
1559 Sunland Lane
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Toll-free: 800-777-9762
E-mail: rohlinfo@rohlhome.com
Website: www.rohlhome.com

Delta Lever Handle (Kwikset Corp.)

Brand name: Kwikset Maximum Security
Model #: 105
Color: Satin Chrome Finish
Where available: Visit the Kwikset website (link, below).

Kwikset Corporation
19701 DaVinci
Lake Forest, CA 92610
Toll-free: 800-327-LOCK (327-5625)
Website: www.kwikset.com

Table Parts and Accessories (Classic Designs by Matthew Burak)

Roman Doric Column
Model: 505C36
Color: Maple

Bun Foot
Model: 462BF
Color: Maple

Where available: See "Classic Designs by Matthew Burak" information, below.

Classic Designs by Matthew Burak
Website: www.tablelegs.com

GUESTS :

Shane Kretsinger
Vice President, Operations
Autumn River
We apologize no contact information is available.

Diana Berndt
President
The Kitchenplan Company
811 Tanglewood Dr.
Shoreview, MN 55126
Phone: 651-482-0533