[Ducay]

Next, the pantry unit was cut down to 18 3/4" depth. This was done with a circular saw and a good straight-edge. I figured out the depth that had to be cut from each piece and simply took that amount off of each piece (sides, top/bottom, stability shelves, normal shelves). This worked great. Then on the frame pieces, I had to use the table saw to recreate the recessed back where the fiberboard backing sits. This was a bit of a pain since I didn't take enough off on the top/bottom (aka set my circular saw too low), so the fiberboard wouldn't fit, so I had to manually chisel out more. A pain, but easier than taking the whole unit apart.

Quick action shot of the table saw; note how close the fence is set to the blade, in order to get the proper depth cutout for the backing piece.



Pantry unit in place


Next the whole unit was bolted together and doors added. Fridge (with ugly coating still attached) was thrown in for some action shots.




Finally all the "bits and pieces" were done:
-Cover panels (about a bajillion, and all were custom due to random depth of the unit
- Deco strip filler was put beside fridge (due to 33" fridge and 36" cabinet).
- Undercab lighting was done, etc.



All in all I think it looks great even though its missing plinth + cornice still. Was a lot of work with all the customization that had to be done, but that nice looking bottle of Bailey's will help smooth the edge.....

[lonegunwoman]

Ducay, just wondered how it's coming along? Is it done yet? Finished pics?

[personalshopper]

It's looking fantastic, and I appreciate the pictures of the bumped-out modification for the wall cabinets. We will be doing the same thing, to make up for the fact that darling daughter bought THE WORLD'S BULKIEST REFRIGERATOR I hope our results look as good as yours.

[Ducay]

Work progresses; sadly its more fiddily stuff right now.

Some pictures of it in its current state. We're waiting for granite (getting templated tomorrow) and then we should be almost finished. Still have to do the bulk of the toekicks still, but I may have to leave some of it until we have the granite in and appliances in their final positions. And I'm just putting off cutting the filler for beside the pantry since its a bit wonky...







And the granie; Alaksa White. The slab we chose is mostly creams/greys with some great sparkle and purple&brown quartz. Its a lot less dark and black than most Alaskan White slabs I've seen online. (Less "moo cow effect" than some that have big black spots). Fingers crossed it looks good when it arrives

[RobUK]

Looks great - I'm very jealous of the amount of space you have! (Look at my thread below and you will see what I mean )

I like the granite, too - I'm not usually a big fan of granite but that's really nice. Not sure about the choice of post-work drink though

[tbb123]

What a great kitchen! Congratulations!