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Looks awesome. Really like the pull out drawers in the cabinet. So great for pots and pans.
How well does the vent hood work? It seems high to me, but I'm not sure how much of that is just me being used to mine. (or maybe it isn't as high as I think it looks in the photos).
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(02-15-2023, 11:47 PM)msweig Wrote: Looks awesome. Really like the pull out drawers in the cabinet. So great for pots and pans.
How well does the vent hood work? It seems high to me, but I'm not sure how much of that is just me being used to mine. (or maybe it isn't as high as I think it looks in the photos).
Thanks! Aside from the 4 base cabinets on the seating side of the island which are only 12" deep (and the cabinets under the sinks) everything in the bases are pull out drawers. (no reaching into the backs of deep cabinets needed)
So far the vent hood works great. The manufacturer instructions said to place it between 30" and 36" above a gas range. I think ours is at 35" - since I'm 6'3" I wanted it to be just above my sight line while still within the recommended range. It's a 400CFM unit and the ductwork is about 6' straight line out the roof, so plenty of power for our needs. If I release a paper towel about 12" below it while it's cranking, it gets sucked up to the vent.
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Great job, I remember when you started this thread.. Nice that you showed us the 99% done photo.
Good work , you should be proud, came out fantastic.
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(02-16-2023, 01:27 PM)paul2004 Wrote: Great job, I remember when you started this thread.. Nice that you showed us the 99% done photo.
Good work , you should be proud, came out fantastic.
Thanks! It's not done yet, I'll keep the pix coming for some final glamour shots
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Made the two vertical pull-out things this weekend, and the barstools finally arrived (I'd love to have made those too, but no time!)
On the left is custom built to hold our electric skillet as well as a large cutting board that will sit nicely on top of the gas range if desired.
On the right - well, utensils/knife block and storage for towels or whatever.. (adjustable)
One of these days I'll direct my attention to trimming out the windows/doors/floors. Getting there!
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really, that looks great!!
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Very nicely done.
I considered (briefly) doing our kitchen cabinets..... not enough time
Enjoying your build
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Agree, it is looking great. I like the pull out for the electric skillet. Ours is a bit of a nuisance stored on its side in a deep cabinet. It's always falling over.
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(02-28-2023, 07:32 PM)2beast Wrote: Very nicely done.
I considered (briefly) doing our kitchen cabinets..... not enough time
Enjoying your build
Thanks! I suspect this is the first and last time I build a kitchen full of cabinets haha
