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China Hutch From "From Junky to Funky" episode DFJF-103

The designers--David Beaupre, Samantha Gleisten and Michael Spatafora-- found another use for a small table that homeowners Andy Bayiates and Genevra Gallo weren't using by adding it to a dresser to create a unique china hutch.

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The designers have drawn out their plan for this one-of-a-kind china hutch.

Materials:

Thrift store dresser
Bookcase
Small dining room table
Brackets
Screws
Wood fill
Glue
Nails
Sandpaper
Sander
Table saw
Chisel set
Drill

	This old dresser will serve as the base for the china hutch...
	and then a table given by the homeowners will be taken apart to create the top piece.
	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

China Hutch Base Section

The base of this china hutch is an old broken-down dresser that was found at a thrift store. It simply needed some general fix-up work and tender loving care. Some of the wheels were missing so they were completely removed. Then it was given a light sanding and a fresh coat of a clear finish.

China Hutch Top Section

This section was made out of the homeowner's old dining room table. An old bookshelf was also used to create the casework.

Note: All dimensions were carefully determined to maximize the amount of material from the original table that was not used in the final project.

1. Remove all trim pieces from the table (figure A), and then sand off existing finish. Set these aside for later.

2. Remove the legs.

3. Rip the table-top into four equal sections on the table saw. These will be your four shelves.

4. Cut a dado slot into the top of your shelf pieces to allow for dishes to be displayed while holding them in place.

5. Next, make brackets for the shelves to sit on.

6. Attach the brackets to casework from old bookshelf with drywall screws.

7. Place the shelves on brackets using drywall screws from underneath the bracket. Carefully determine screw placement so that screw heads will not be visible.

8. Choose pieces of trim that were salvaged from the table, and then cut to proper size to add detail to the front of the cabinet (figure B). Try to cover any plain square edges to give the final piece more depth and interest. Attach trim with glue and nails.

9. Apply wood fill to gaps as needed (figure C).

10. Do a final sanding with 220-grit paper.

11. Mix a stain that will match your base section as closely as possible, and then stain the entire top section.

12. Apply two to three coats of polyurethane to protect.

Final Assembly

1. Place the top section on top of the bottom section; making sure that it's centered from side to side.

2. Use flat metal brackets and screws on the back to attach the top section to the bottom. This will add extra support and ensure that the top section won't fall forward.

Project Expense:

Table, bookcase: Free
Dresser: $30
Materials: $60

Total: $90