Open architecture vanity in cherry

[Chris Hughes]

I am building this open architecture vanity for a master bathroom remodel next month.  Originally, I was going to build three pieces with two vanities on either side of a tall linen cabinet.  I got on Houzz to look for ideas for the linen and I found a vanity that looked like it would be fun to build. 

Last year I built a single vanity for this customer for their powder room so I took that design as the basis for this new vanity.  I figured out that I could build two units and anchor them together with a drawer unit.  Like usual, I am building this project without the aid of nails or screw beyond attaching hardware. 

 

[tjbnwi]

Looks good, please do dye/stain it a dark color.

Did you miter fold the legs?

Tom

 

[Chris Hughes]

I will be staining this project in a medium dark red BAC stain to match the powder room unit.  Yes the legs are mitered.  I built a fixture for my table saw to get a more accurate bevel and used cellophane wrap to clamp the four pieces together.

 

[Theshipstore]

Chris   This is an awesome piece, please continue to supply pictures as you go along.I really like working in cherry

Sal

 

[Chris Hughes]

Thank Sal, I'm in the process of breaking it down for final sanding.  I will glue some of the components together before staining to create panels that will simplify the assembly process.  The separate panels will be stained and shot with conversion varnish so that it is easier to obtain a more consistent finish.

 

[tiralie]

Yes the legs are mitered.  I built a fixture for my table saw to get a more accurate bevel and used cellophane wrap to clamp the four pieces together.

Chris:
Looks really good. Those "legs" look sweet.
Tim

 

[Chris Hughes]

Thanks Tim.  How's the biz?  I like your new logo.  Did you find the right line to represent?

 

[tjbnwi]

I could tell the legs were mitered. Asking what process you used.

The way I do mine is, I rip the miters with my TS 55, lay down 2" wide blue masking tape the length of the post/leg. Set the long edge of the miter in the center of the tape, butt/align another next to it. Do this for all 4 pieces. Apply glue, fold the pieces. This creates an extremely tight joint. My favorite glue for this  is TB II.

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                                   That is how the legs on this one were done.

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Tom

 

[sl_1800]

Very nice work!!

 

[Chris Hughes]

I like tb II for this operation as well.  By technique is similar.  I lay out my pieces with color and grain in mind.  I apply glue to the left miter and stand the box up square at one end.  I start wrapping the post from the end with cellophane,  aligning my corners as I go.  The cellophane works great an tightens as I go.  I have used this technique on about twenty legs so far.  Very little sanding required after the glue is set up.

I asked my mentor about mitered legs and he said he did not like the technique.  He preferred to build up stock and laminate the two stacked sides.  Somehow he thinks this is the easy way to build a post.  To each there own I guess.

 

[tjbnwi]

Try the tape method. You can align the ends, as you fold the pieces it pulls everything tight.

I'll take some photos of the method.

Tom

 

[Chris Hughes]

tjbnwi, is that your piece?  I that on Houzz.  I like it.

 

[tjbnwi]

As I noted, that piece is by Eric Carlson Of Crafted Character (ecarlson on this forum). I assisted on the job, he consulted me on the leg fabrication. I know I did the electric in it, I think I set that one also (I know I set the mirror). The entire room he created is beautiful.

Tom

 

[tiralie]

Thanks Tim.  How's the biz?  I like your new logo.  Did you find the right line to represent?

Chris:
I am busy...and behind schedule.
I really like the design of that vanity.
Houzz is a great web site for researching ideas. Some amazing work being done. Houzz had an event for the trade in Toronto recently, and it was well attended.

I designed the logo for my business card and web site. Still haven't had time to finish the web site but I did get a card, which I of course forget to carry with me and give out.
I gotta spend some time with (Honeydo) Kreg.
I keep promising to post some recent projects but I just can't find enough time to yank them off my hard drive.

Sorry, I don't understand your question about "the right line to represent". I am always curious about various cabinet Co.'s and how they present/market if that is what you mean.
Tim

 

[woodguy7]

Very nice work Chriss, look forward to seeing it installed.

Thanks for the heads up on Houzz.  Some very cool ideas there for inspiration  [thumbs up]

 

[Vi_k]

Try the tape method. You can align the ends, as you fold the pieces it pulls everything tight.

I'll take some photos of the method.

Tom

This method is the cat's meow but it can get tricky when the mitre is banana'd or longer than 3-4'.  [2cents] [thumbs up]