Handan helped me carry it upstairs, where she would paint it with a roller. We got very good quality paint color matched to the IKEA bookcases. Here is Handan cleaning off my sawdust and spackle dust (I tried to clean it, but no matter how much I clean, Handan will always find a mess and clean it even better).
I had to go out while Handan was painting, so I don’t have any pics of that process, but I’m sure you can picture it in your head. When she finished, I realized that I had forgotten to install the three countertop screw pieces. Ooops. Fortunately, they were easy to install, and they wouldn’t be seen anyway.
I carried the console to its new home and then headed back to my basement lair to begin work on the doors. I cut the pieces from 1 x 3 lumber.
Since I would be fitting the doors with custom-cut glass panels, I needed to route a recessed edge on each piece. This would house the window pane.
I set up my routing table to route a recess 3/8 inch wide and 1/8 inch deep.
Next, I drilled pocket holes and assembled the four doors.
Since these pocket holes would be seen any time the door was open, I filled them with wooden plugs made by Kreg.
For the muntins, I used 5/8 inch square dowels. I cut the pieces to the sizes I needed.
To make the cross, I had to cut dadoes into the muntins. I first marked the middle of each piece.
From that mark, I measured 5/16 inch in both directions and marked.
Over at my table saw, I set up stop blocks that would allow the muntin piece to travel back and forth on the sled a distance of 5/8 inch. I then set the blade height to 5/16 inch.
I cut the dado by running the piece through, moving it over about 1/8 inch, running it through again, moving it over about 1/8 inch and repeating these steps until I had a clean dado.
I joined the pieces to make four crosses and then tapped them into place.
I used small nails to secure the muntins.
Since I was working at an angle, I couldn’t figure out a way of fully hammering the nail in without beating the hell out of the pine frame. My solution was to grind down the nail heads with a Dremel. I’m sure there’s a better way.
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chris aka monkey says
omg i was so glad to see the patch in my email. it had been too long but greg your bloviating ( i had to look that word up ) filled my need ten fold lol, this project is awesome and gorgeous and makes me wish even harder that i lived next door so i could borrow all of your tools xx
mm says
that is a super impressive project!
Greg says
Thank you, Mel!
chris aka monkey says
voted xx
Greg says
Thanks, Chris! I’ll let you know if my neighbors move out!
Noreallymynameistrouble (Derry Gleason) says
Great directions for a window seat if wanted! Well done. And yes, I voted.
Greg says
Thank you so much, Derry! 🙂
Tammy says
Geez Greg, just when I think you’re an everyday man, you do something like this that makes everyone else feel woefully inadequate. I would never be able to do something like this, but your bloviating is entertaining, nonetheless. And I voted.
Greg says
Hey, I’m everyday! Except on Saturday. And sometimes Tuesday. 😀
the cape on the corner says
well this was a pretty intense post, but well done you guys! i love the latches, and that photo of you with your pipe, contemplating your first step, lol.
b
Greg says
LOL, thank you! 🙂
IrisNacole.com says
Oh my goodness, I’m in awe! If I only possessed the talent in your little finger! The piece looks amazing by itself, and even more so combined with the Ikea pieces. Thanks so much for linking up with us at The Creative Circle Link Party! I can’t wait to share this, this week!
Greg says
Thank you so much, Iris!
Charlee says
This is amazing! Nice work!
Aloha,
Charlee
Greg says
Thank you, Charlee!
House of Hollingsworth Blog says
Awesome job guys! I love the little door latch thingies – I haven’t seen them like that before. And I too am a firm believer of using your finger to smooth caulk. Thanks for sharing! xx
Greg says
Thanks, Kate! Yep, can’t beat the finger!
angie says
I love the look and the fact you have plenty of room. Very nice indeed. I am normally into the rustic look and country but this looks as if it could fit in the new age and old day age at the same time
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Greg says
Thank you, Annie! I agree, the style is timeless 🙂
Jen @ Noting Grace says
Love the details of this tutorial!! Awesome job!
Greg says
Thank you, Jen! 🙂
trekmom says
I really enjoyed reading every word here, you crack me up. You did an outstanding job! It looks fantastic.
Greg says
Thank you so much! 🙂
Naomie Moore, Castaic, CA says
Fantastic post, love your writing style, always gives me the giggles. Great project too! Wish you were my neighbor. Thanks for sharing! ?
Greg says
Thank you, Naomi! 😀
MmrliRuddy says
Wow! This is amazing. I think everyone has their “never” moments but time and experience change “Nevers” to “Maybe’s” and our world becomes broader and more adventurous. Amazing work.
Greg says
Thank you, Melissa!
Carolyn DiGiandomenico says
Great job !!!!. The two you work together like pros. Not sure what you do for a living but you may want to consider going into comedy. This was a two for one. Great project idea that kept me laughing the whole way. Thanks for sharing.
Carolyn
Greg says
Thank you so much, Carolyn! I love to make people laugh 🙂