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Overhead laundry cupboards

JoeAzza
Kind of a Big Deal

Overhead laundry cupboards

ZNIC2107.jpegWell here they are, couldn't wait until the overhead laundry cupboards were completed, over the weekend I installed my overhead laundry cupboards, as it is not fully completed, I still need to fit the side and bottom panels, hopefully the glass I ordered will be in by this week, I am using a glass called Broadline.

I will post more photo's when the project is complete.

 

This photo is before overhead cupboards.

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16mm melamine sheets cut for carcass

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I had to router the sawn edges to remove chipping of melamine.

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Carcasses built, I made them in two parts for ease of lifting/installation.

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Doors were made from Tassie oak, 42x 19mm DAR timber.

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I routered the sides to match existing cupboard doors in laundry

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Making and gluing the timber panels for the sides and bottom of the cupboards

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Sample of Braodline glass for cupboard doors

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Haefle mini hinges install.

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I drill too many shelving holes, lesson learned, only drill what you need.

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I made the doors approx 12mm longer than the cupboard, so I don't need any handles, it also looks neater.

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Installing cupboards, note the homemade overhead cupboard jacks, they were just right for the job at hand.

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Carcasses installed.

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Now I just need to install the bottom panel and two side panels.

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MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
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Re: Overhead laundry cupboards

Looking sensational @JoeAzza. I'll be eagerly awaiting their completion!

 

I really like your chosen glass and believe it will complement the look incredibly well. The cupboard jacks appear to have worked a treat, great thinking.

 

Many thanks for sharing.

 

Mitchell

 

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pepsp
Having an Impact

Re: Overhead laundry cupboards

Wow @JoeAzza those doors look amazing. I’d love to make shaker style doors for my kitchen but as a newbie to all of this It seems daunting so I’m wondering if I should stick with plain MDF slabs. What tools did you use for the joins on the cupboard doors? Table saw and router?

JoeAzza
Kind of a Big Deal

Re: Overhead laundry cupboards

Hi  @pepsp

I use a router table and jigs that I made, with the help of YouTube ideas and two router cutters  for the stiles and rails. I know that you can use a table saw to make the stiles and rails, however, I have never tried it, my saw is not that good. I have attached some photo's for you to look at.

I started learning to use these type of power tools in the last couple of years, I say have a go, if it fails you can always make another one, nothing more pleasing when you get to see the final product.

 

 

DIY router table, with a Makita variable speed hand router mounted under the router plate.

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Triton table saw , with mounted triton power saw.

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Timbecon router bits for Stiles and Rails

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Router bits 1/2 inch shaft size, Stile and rail cutters

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Jig to cut stiles on router table, designed by Timbecon

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Another style jig for cutting stiles, I find this one much easier to setup and use.

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JoeAzza
Kind of a Big Deal

Re: Overhead laundry cupboards

As promised here are the photos of my completed overhead cupboards with glass installed, instead of gluing the top rail of each door I decided against it, just incase I need to replace the glass, if it was accidently broken. The glass fitted in nicely in the 6mm grooves on the doors.

 

As you can seen in this photo I used small brass screws to hold the rails in place, if this doesn't work I will have to glue them in place.

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Cupboard door with broadline glass fitted

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MitchellMc
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Re: Overhead laundry cupboards

Fantastic work @JoeAzza! I really like how you've chosen not to glue the top joint, as it will certainly make life easier if a glass panel breaks.

 

Are you planning on coating the timber with anything?

 

Many thanks for sharing.

 

Mitchell

 

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Re: Overhead laundry cupboards

Hi .@MitchellMc

I have already coated the timber with polyurethane clear water based, 2 coats applied.

Cheers

Joe

MitchellMc
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Re: Overhead laundry cupboards

Oh wow! Now that I look again, I can see that it is coated. I really love the natural look you've been able to achieve with that coating. Was that the Cabothane clear by Cabots?

 

Great work.

 

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Re: Overhead laundry cupboards

Thankyou Mitchell

I used Bondall, Monocel clear varnish, Satin, it’s water based, I bought it from Bunnings, $21.30 for 1ltr, good product, reasonably priced too.

regards

Joe

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