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Just finished up the vanity in the master bathroom of my house. It is made from wormy American Chestnut with walnut hinges, handles and pulls. I wanted something unique and wanted to make every piece on the vanity (except the top which is a stone top). Buying hinges and handles just didn’t seem right for a piece like this so I decided to make them myself from walnut. Time consuming and challenging, but worth it in the end. I wanted an old look for the hinges, like the hammered style strap hinges of the past. So on those, I whittled on them with a pocket knife to give them that rustic, handmade appearance. The drawer boxes were made with 3/4” wormy oak sides with 1/2” plywood bottoms. I also made the wood slides from oak.
I took down all of this wood from an old house that a friend of mine had on his place, dating well back into the 1800’s. The home was filled with beautiful tongue and groove American chestnut walls and flooring, and I was fortunate enough to be able to salvage some for myself. The past lives on in my new home.
-- Mike Chaffin - Past-Time Woodworks
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observer100
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#1 posted 08-05-2015 03:28 PM
I like the ‘look’ you achieved. Nice project!
-- Seeing is believing.
canadianchips
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#2 posted 08-05-2015 04:49 PM
Anything with title “Reclaimed” catches my attention.
You did a excellent job on the vanity, especially the hinges.
Thanks for sharing with us.
-- "My mission in life - make everyone smile !"
Revrand1
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#3 posted 08-05-2015 05:54 PM
Impressive…well done!
pintodeluxe
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#4 posted 08-05-2015 07:31 PM
That is one cool looking vanity. It has big style, and a very comfortable, natural look.
I can’t think of a better use for beautiful reclaimed chestnut.
-- Willie, Washington "If You Choose Not To Decide, You Still Have Made a Choice" - Rush
Hawaiilad
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#5 posted 08-05-2015 07:31 PM
A very nice looking cabinet. We are building a new house and a few months ago the wife found a nice double sink cabinet made from Hickory at Lowes. And of course several months later, they no longer carry it. I wish someone here sold Hickory (have never found it) and I would follow your lead.
-- Larry in Hawaii,
mc269
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#6 posted 08-05-2015 09:07 PM
Thanks! This was my first time building cabinets and drawers so it was a great learning experience and challenge. The hinges were definitely the most tedious part of this process, but I had seen them before and knew that was exactly what I wanted on this. Chestnut and Walnut are my favorite woods to work with, so I had salvaged and saved the best for myself!
Search for some local portable band millers Hawaiilad, I have found they can get a hold of all kinds of stuff and may be able to get you what you need.
-- Mike Chaffin - Past-Time Woodworks
BenR
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#7 posted 08-05-2015 09:31 PM
Fantastic! I love it.
-- Ben in Va
Mean_Dean
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#8 posted 08-05-2015 11:42 PM
Great looking vanity cabinet—and great save of some gorgeous chestnut!
-- Dean -- "Don't give up the ship -- fight her 'till she sinks!" Capt James Lawrence USN
TTAYLOR
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#9 posted 08-06-2015 01:40 AM
Yeah, that house in the last pic is totally haunted. That’s some Scooby Doo looking business right there.
twoblacklabs
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#10 posted 08-06-2015 02:22 AM
Amazingly nice find, design and finished product.
-- If You Haven't Got the Time to Do It Right, When Will You Find the Time to Do It Over?
rtbrmb
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#11 posted 08-06-2015 02:36 AM
They turned out awesome- I really like the arched top on the doors. I would like the chance to work with some chestnut some day.
Thanks for sharing.
Bill in MI
Jim
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#12 posted 08-06-2015 03:26 AM
Spectacular workmanship! It’s gorgeous!
-- Jim in Langley BC Canada --- www.sollows.ca
DKane
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#13 posted 08-06-2015 04:50 AM
Very cool! I like the fact that it’s all reclaimed, and all wood. Gives me inspiration for some of my own projects.
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#14 posted 08-06-2015 05:12 AM
This is gorgeous… Well done!
-- Chris Knight
Ken90712
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#15 posted 08-06-2015 09:09 AM
Nice re-use. That stuff is like gold out here in Southern California….$27 – $37 Bd/Ft
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
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