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Kitchen Island: Stock Cabinets From "Weekend Handyman" episode WKH-406

Host Paul Ryan begins by cutting stock cabinets down so that they are uniform with one another. Beadboard is added to the unfinished side of the cabinets for texture.

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	Before, this '80s kitchen had an island...sort of.
	Now, the kitchen has a brand new, customized island.
	Figure A
	Figure B

Time: 18 hours over two days.
Difficulty Rating: This project rates a 3 out of 5 on the Weekend Handyman difficulty scale.

Materials:

Safety glasses
Stock cabinets
Variety of molding
Cabinet feet
Corbels
Countertop
Square
Combination square
Trim saw
Reciprocating saw
Finish nailer
Chop saw
Glue
Nails
Clamps
Shims
Cotton rag
Glaze

Cutting Cabinets to Size and Adding Beadboard

1. Begin by choosing the look and type of material you would like to work with, including stock cabinets, molding, toe kick, glazes, feet and corbels (figure A).

2. Your stock cabinets may have to be trimmed down so that the height of the cabinets are uniform. Using a square to determine where to cut the height of the toe kick, line it up from the existing toe kick and make a straight line (figure B).

3. Before making any cuts, make sure to inspect the cabinet for any staples, nails or screws and remove them before cutting.

4. With a trim saw, cut along your reference line for the toe kick (figure C). Tap it a few times with a hammer and one side of the toe kick should pop right off (figure D). Cut the other side of the toe kick.

Figure C

Figure D

5. To create a recessed toe kick on both sides of the island, measure 3-1/2 inches along the side of the toe kick and use a reciprocating saw to make cuts (figure E).

6. To add beadboard on unfinished surface of cabinets: Use 1/4" shims on the cabinets to fill in the extra space and to ensure the beadboard will line up on both sides. Then, use 5/8" nails with a finish nailer to fasten the shims to the cabinet (figure F).

Figure E

Figure F

7. Using clamps to hold the cabinets in position (figure G), make sure everything lines up just right.

8. Rip the beadboard to size with a table saw (figure H).

9. Nail the beadboard to the base cabinet so that it will accurately line up with the front edge of the two wall cabinets flush with the front of the beadboard (figure I). When nailing beadboard, make sure to nail into the grooves. Then, you won’t have to fill in the nail holes as they’ll be hidden in the grooves.

Figure G

Figure H

Figure I

RESOURCES :

Cabinet Hardware and Accessories
Reeded Half Round Oak Split Dowel (1-1/2" X 36"), Model #: 49852
Split Dowel End Blocks, Model #: 49899
Quarter and Corner Round Cut Rope Molding 3/4"Model #: 57560
French Country Bun Feet, Model #: 43615
Gingerbread Brackets, Model #: 98906
Petite Acanthus Corbel, Model #: 35575
Shelf Supports, Model #: 33860, Color: Nickel
Shelf jig and 1/4" bit set, Model #: 32991
Stainless Steel Knobs 1-1/4", Model #: 23867
Drawer Pull Jig It Template, Model #: 35172
Clamp It Assembly Square, Model #: 29190

Manufacturer: Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
4365 Willow Dr.
Medina, MN 55340
Telephone: 1-800-279-4441
Website: www.rockler.com

Stock Cabinets
Wall, Model #: W2130Q10
Base, Model #: B12Q10
Base, Model #: WB18Q10
Base, Model #: B24Q10
Universal Filler, Model #: UF3Q10
Base End Panel, Model #: BEPQ10
Toe Kick, Model #: TK96Q10
Door 22w X 21 1/2h, Model #: W2130Q10SFPD22215
Door Drawer Front 5 3/4h X 22w, Model #: SFD57522

Brand Name: Quality One
Manufacturer: Quality One Woodwork, LLC
3005 Millard Ave.
Hasting, MN 55033
Telephone: 1-800-307-2140
Website: www.qualityonewoodwork.com

Bar Stools
Brand Name: Holland Bar Stool
Model #: Catalina
Type: Stainless

Manufacturer: Holland Bar Stool
12839 Corporate Circle Dr.
Holland, MI 49424
Telephone: 1-800-423-1903
Website: www.hollandbarstool.com

Custom Stainless Steel Island Countertop
Color: Antique Matte Finish

Manufacturer: SpecialtyStainless.com
83 Doat St.
Buffalo, NY 14211
Telephone: 1-800-836-8015
Website: www.specialtystainless.com

GUESTS :

Lili Jackson
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
4365 Willow Dr.
Medina, MN 55340
Telephone: 1-763-478-8214