Entry Details

Wall Cabinet Contest
March 1, 2005

Entry Details

# 98

Kyle DeFreitas

Coppell, TX

Dimensions (inches):
	Width:	16
	Height:	20
	Depth:	4
Materials:		Walnut - 3" x 30" x 3/4"/ Walnut - 10" x 36" x 3/4"/ 1" silver hinges/ Glass - 13 1/4" x 17"/ Wood Glue---- Tools: Band Saw/ Drill Press/ Table Saw/ Jointer/ Planer/ Lathe/ Palm Sander/ Router

This is me standing beside the awesome spoon rack I made for my mom. I'm smiling because I convinced her I needed a drill press in order to drill the holes used to hang the spoons.

Here's a close up view showing the detailed racks to hold the spoons. I used the piece of wood with the most character for the top so it could be used as a shelf too.

You can see how precisely the door fits. Even, close fitting gaps allow the door to have an aesthetic appearance while preventing jamming and swaying. I used a "Bartley Gel Varnish" satin wood finish, 5 coats in all.

I chose to not to put a back in because of the color of the wall and how it complimented the spoons. I put a groove on the inside back edge in case I wanted to add a back later when moved to a different colored wall.

So as to make everything from wood, with the exception of the hinges, I turned the small handle out of scrap walnut and sunk it into the frame. My mom was very pleased. Not a bad result for a 15 year old.

Judges Comments

AJH : As if your excellent work doesn't speak for itself, you've already learned the most important aspect of woodworking -- convincing someone that you need to get a new tool for a specific project. This will serve you well. And, as Richard pointed out, thinking far enough ahead to include a way to add a back shows incredible forethought.
LG : I hope you convince her soon you need more tools. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your projects as you grow as a woodworker. Your mom is lucky to have a woodworking son and you're lucky to have a supportive mother. Keep up the good work.
RJ : Very good work for a fifteen year old I'd say. You show a high level of maturity and forethought as exampled by providing a means now to fit a back at a later date. Very well done.