The Overhead Cabinet - Refinished, New Sliding Doors

The overhead cabinet above the front window was removed to install the new wood at the side walls

Before sanding and new shellac

Getting ready to apply the laminate to the wood for the slider doors

Reinstalled, with new shellac and sliding doors installed.

The center stile is where the gas light will go.

Hard to capture the laminate in pictures, it is a neutral, yet has a textured design.

Here is an extreme close up of the laminate.

The Cabinet Doors and Drawers Refinished

                         The Shasta Cabinet Doors Before / During Sanding

                                                   First Coat of Shellac

Interior of a Cabinet Door Before

and

After 4 Coats of Amber Shellac

Below

Here is where they wait patiently for the rest of the interior to be completed

 so that they can be installed. 

Back in their places with bright shiny faces....

The Door - Before & After

The Old Door Skin - as it looked on day one

BEES!?

Frame was reworked, foam insulation installed...

Three or four coats of amber shellac was applied prior to installing the skin

Door installed

The exterior - showing the new deadbolt and the original Bargman door handle.

As you may have noticed on the photo showing the bees above - there was a split in the door that the prior owner repaired using some kind of a velkum type product.  It is solid, but could look better.

Cabinet Prep Primer

Step #1

On a sunny day, remove all cabinet doors and drawers.

Place on sawhorses in a well ventilated area.

Enjoy the Sunshine. Ahhhhhhhhhhh.

Step #2

Remove all cabinet hardware - hinges, handles, door closers, etc.

Place in freezer bags and mark WELL.

Store in a safe place.

A place you will be able to remember a month from now.

Pat self on back for being *so* organized.

A month from now you will be so happy with your organized self.

Step #3

Sand, Sand, Sand.

Depending on your grease / filth / goober level...

Start sanding with a lower grit sandpaper.

Not so low that you gouge the wood. 

Generally speaking - a 60 grit is TOO low, and a 240 is too high.

In my world anyway.

Somewhere between the two is a good starting point.

Then move up to a higher grit.

Sand, Sand, Sand.

You should end up with wood that is very smooth to the touch.

Don't forget to enjoy the sunshine.

Ahhhhhhhhhh.

Step #4

You are now completely covered in dust.

Remember - your skin is your largest organ.

Go take a shower.

Be happy knowing you are now ready for the next stage:

Applying Shellac.

To Be Continued...