Summer house

[vwdave]

We are finishing a house that was built by another builder and has been sitting unfinished since 08.  Its a summer house right on the bay, its 12' from the back door.  I finally have been able to get started on the trim and kitchen install.  Just waiting on a few kitchen cabinets and the bar cabinets.  I will be updating this post with new pics so check back..

The trim in the house is boring, nothing fancy.  The stair trim was the most exciting thing I did here.
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using the mft to make the cuts on the trim
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Kitchen cabinets
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I love how the ug stand is the same height as the MFT/3, it gave me just enough support to work on these panels
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My view, its hard to get anything done.

Enjoy
Dave R

 

[Jonhilgen]

Nice, can't wait to see the cabs done.  Love working near the water, but you're right , its tough to get motivated.

Jon

 

[LostInTheWood]

Nice.  I can see myself walking out that door with a beer in one hand and a sandwich in the other.  ;D   

Looks real nice BTW.

 

[CDM]

Replacing those low-hanging cardboard kitchen cabinets with something more substantial seems like a good move to me.    [big grin]

 

[Alan m]

yes definetly get rid of the cardboard kitchen . its a bit cheap looking.  [wink]

are those the cabinets or just there for a mock up.

i like the moulding on the stairs especially the top return. most wouldnt bether with all that trouble

 

[jmbfestool]

Different with that skirting running on the string.    I normally cut the mould of the skirting and run that up and over the string  so kinda like you have done but the string acts like the bottom section of the skirting (baseboard)  

 BUT what you did which I do like the look of is how your returned it back under the bull nose at the top and then into the wall I have never do that.      So I might steal that idea I normally just send it into the bottom under the top tread but having it going back on its self is nice.  

I think how I do it cutting the top of and then your way of returning it back would still look nice!

Cheers

JMB

 

[woodguy7]

Yea, really nice job but I'm going to differ, again  [embarassed]  That moulding on the second pic, i would have done it the other way.  At first glance it looks like it has just been cut square even though you have taken the trouble to return it.  I think it would have looked better with the moulded part running up to meet the bull nose on the landing.

Nice job though & i love that view  [big grin]

 

[Dan Clermont]

Very Nice!!!

Looks like a wonderful retreat.

THink you should build the kitchen with sortainers in mind  Or get some Sysports and make it a portable kitchen so you can pull it out to the deck where you can enjoy your view  ;D

Dan Clermont

 

[vwdave]

Thanks for the comments..  Heres todays pics.

I took a pic of the stair trim again.  The reason I did the return the way I did is because it matches the other return right above it.  I ripped about an 1" off the height of the base that runs up the stairs.  I feel if I just run the cap of the molding up the stringer it looks to tiny, the base looks proportional in person.
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Now I know you like the cardboard cabinets but I changed them out  [tongue].
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I have the last cabinets made with an extended style, so I can cut the cabinet to fit and not use any fillers.
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The CXS barley fit
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The crown will go all the way to the ceiling and I'll do that tomorrow.  Still waiting on the cooktop base cabinet, range hood and the bar cabinets for the greatroom.  They should be shipping out to me soon.

Dave R

 

[Jonhilgen]

Your jobsites look strikingly similar to mine, right down to the levels!  I noticed you have to work off 20/20 drawings.  Man am I lucky the designer that I do all of my work with does full CAD drawings for installs including numbering them to the job order. 

One thing I don't do, and can't justify is bringing a vac to the jobsite to attach to my 55.  A dust bag works just as well, and much easier to maneuver throughout the day.

I also learned the hard way to install 1x material in dishwasher openings.  Or 3/4x3/4 pieces pocket screwed to each side so when the granite installers slide the slab into place, then epoxy it, the opening stays at 24".  See pic below.

Nice looking work, love the cxs for crown cleats.  Do it all the time.

Jon

 

[vwdave]

White inset....  I'm soo tired of it.  The bar cabinets are going to be a antique paint in teal, it should be cool or at least different.  At least I don't have to do a farm sink  [big grin] ha ha.  I don't mind the 20/20 drawings my bosses wife owns the cabinet store so I'm involved right from the beginning, I just use them for reference I have a lot of jobs going on and coming up. I do that for the appliance openings myself, I also learned how rough they can be..

Dave

 

[vwdave]

Today I finished the crown and light rail.  I'm off to another job until the rest of the cabinets come in and tile floors are finished.  I've never used 2p10 before until today, boy that stuff is great.  I didn't use it on the crown as I was to nervous, but I used it on the light rail.  Wow I just glued up the corners held it for a few seconds, done..  No need to nail those miters  [smile].

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Kapex all ready for crown
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Dave R

 

[woodguy7]

Dave, what type of glue is the 2p10 you speak of ?  It sounds like mitre bond that we have been using for years, are you guys just using it now ?  Ours is a super glue for one mitre & a spray activator for the other.  You have to line up the mitre really quickly though as that stuff goes of really quickly.  You guys don't really nail through the front of cornice do you ?

Woodguy.

 

[jmbfestool]

Dave, what type of glue is the 2p10 you speak of ?  It sounds like mitre bond that we have been using for years, are you guys just using it now ?  Ours is a super glue for one mitre & a spray activator for the other.  You have to line up the mitre really quickly though as that stuff goes of really quickly.  You guys don't really nail through the front of cornice do you ?

Woodguy.

+1     Love the stuff bonds MDF really well I hate sticking nails in mitres I never do any more.

Mitre Mate,  Mitre Bond, Instand Bond, Mitre Fix, mitre adhesive many more      

 I think Mitre Mate is the best one  (its blue)      It bonds the quickest I think is the strongest and I normally run out Glue before I do spray as with the others I found I ran out of spray before glue   I wish they ran out the same lol but I rather run out of glue than spray.

Mitre Fix by everbuild is the worst one I have used!  Its really weak takes longer to bond  rubbish!

Mitre Fix by Wudcare is okay it also comes with glue remover never used the remover I lost it before I got to use it to see if it works. I just stick with Mitre Mate now any way

JMB

 

[vwdave]

2p10 is just like you discribed, a glue on one piece and a spray activator on the other. Sets up super quickly. It's been around for a while I just never used it till recently. I would glue and clamp or glue and pin nail the outer corners.

Dave

Fastcap is who makes the 2p10.

 

[tiralie]

I've never used 2p10 before until today, boy that stuff is great.  I didn't use it on the crown as I was to nervous, but I used it on the light rail.  Wow I just glued up the corners held it for a few seconds, done..  No need to nail those miters  [smile].

Probably a good idea not to use 2p10 on the crown, if you get too much on and it drips down it screws up the finish and it sets so fast you can mess up the alignment.
When I am gluing crown or any profile that needs to be carefully lined up I use the slower curing Super T or Special T (one part) cyanoacrylates available from Lee Valley. That way I don't glue my finger to the miter joint.

Tim

 

[woodguy7]

Ive started using another one, cant remember the name just now but instead of the spray the activator is in a wide tipped marker pen. Work's even better than the spray in my opinion.  JMB, is the glue remover any good or have you never tried it yet ?

Tim, i once glued a cornice to the top of a wall unit & while holding it till it set I glued my finger to it.  Had to get the apprentice pass me a new Stanley blade to slice my skin away from the cornice.  Strong stuff  [eek]

 

[jmbfestool]

Ive started using another one, cant remember the name just now but instead of the spray the activator is in a wide tipped marker pen. Work's even better than the spray in my opinion.  JMB, is the glue remover any good or have you never tried it yet ?

Tim, i once glued a cornice to the top of a wall unit & while holding it till it set I glued my finger to it.  Had to get the apprentice pass me a new Stanley blade to slice my skin away from the cornice.  Strong stuff  [eek]

Yeah I have glued my fingers only with skirting or something which it doesn't mater if the glue goes every where,  as I am able to sand the joint any way im not bothered and so im not as care full with the amount of glue I put on  never needed a stanley blade though lol  but maybe because my hands are normally covered in crap any way so it just sticks to that  lol  

with crown, cornice on kitchens  I am a lot more care full and have never had the glue drip  or squeeze out.

No dude unfortunately like I did mention I lost the glue remover before I got to use it I wanted to do a test but I couldnt find it!   Im not sure if you can use it once the glue has set or if its just the runny glue which has had no activator on it yet.  I wasnt overly impressed with the mitre fix by wudcare so I didnt want to buy it again to just try out the  glue remover.  

JMB

 

[tiralie]

Tim, i once glued a cornice to the top of a wall unit & while holding it till it set I glued my finger to it.  Had to get the apprentice pass me a new Stanley blade to slice my skin away from the cornice.  Strong stuff  [eek]

Ouch! Ya, both my 2p10 kits and the Lee Valley glue have a "debonder" and I really should use that or ask my helper to get it and to release my finger, but my first reaction when I realize I have glued my finger(s) is "damn I did it again, gotta get my fingers off this quick"...or a version of that. It doesn't hurt so much but I just feel like such a dufus when it happens.
Tim

 

[Sean7a]

You guys need to get the debonder!

I use it way toooooo much.  I attached my hand to my shoe the other day (sole was peeling).  Everytime there is a moment of panic when you feel that glue start to set when it hits the activator.  There's a temperature change and almost a little sizzle.  Not pleasant!

Fastcap Debonder @ Toolnut.com