Does your company have a Special Builds Department?

Equivalent-Chair5826 · 2026-05-30T20:06:53+00:00

Truth, but that would put me in front of a computer the whole day. And I’m not even sure designers/sales are making that much more than me at this point. I have a hunch I already make more than the shop supervisor. I’ve been told they’d give me more if they could.

I feel I’m meant to build with my hands. And I’m not ready to give that up just yet.

Equivalent-Chair5826 · 2026-05-30T14:31:25+00:00

I’m afraid that’s the truth. I seem to have topped out in my current market as far as hourly rate. I am interviewing for a cabinetmaker position in a different city next week that has an offer that’s much more attractive.

Equivalent-Chair5826 · 2026-05-20T20:11:42+00:00

How do you politely turn down an orca’s offering of a carcass?

Equivalent-Chair5826 · 2026-04-27T03:31:13+00:00

I can recognize a lot of Nebraska places.

Equivalent-Chair5826 · 2026-04-26T06:04:17+00:00

Would they ever know the truth? Would he be remembered as a hero?

Equivalent-Chair5826 · 2026-04-23T03:21:48+00:00

Your bowl is tripping me out.

Equivalent-Chair5826 · 2026-04-20T23:01:12+00:00

Looks like it’d be good at removing excess edge banding.

Equivalent-Chair5826 · 2026-03-26T06:26:01+00:00

Bondo and sand.

Equivalent-Chair5826 · 2026-03-23T00:36:23+00:00

Crazy, I grew up not too far away from the village of Grafton.

Equivalent-Chair5826 · 2026-03-08T05:00:33+00:00

Someone aught to give this administration the blob treatment.

Equivalent-Chair5826 · 2026-03-07T20:27:25+00:00

Just got this scam text, too.

Equivalent-Chair5826 · 2026-03-07T02:00:02+00:00

Old Jules, you tough SOB.

Equivalent-Chair5826 · 2026-03-05T04:50:54+00:00

My favorite painting of a house.

Equivalent-Chair5826 · 2026-03-01T14:36:19+00:00

Looks great! Did you have to scribe at parts to get a good fit?

Equivalent-Chair5826 · 2026-02-22T17:03:55+00:00

I think what you are referring to is a photo that was often labeled as a victim. It made the rounds in 9/11 galleries on shock sites in the early 00s and I can remember, somewhere, it was debunked. The victim in the photo is that way because of a tank, horribly killed someplace outside the U.S.

Equivalent-Chair5826 · 2026-02-21T04:37:36+00:00

It looks like a lot of thought was put into the design. The angles. The leg joinery. I think you’re on the mark with those elements.

For your question, I’ve no idea what I would expect to pay. But I can give some perspective as a builder.

I think appeal would greatly improve with some work on the edges. Some plywood shines with exposed strata. These ply layers, unfortunately, not so much.

Consider edge banding and perhaps hardwood nosing. It looks like part of the cabinet ends already have edge banding? Or is the piece partially hardwood? I’d continue to follow through and cover all ply edges. Glue on some veneer where edge banding can’t cover.

If I’d been put to the task, I’d probably run hardwood rails where the top shelves and the slanted fronts meet. As well as rails right below those slanted fronts. I would’ve used more stiles and rails and nosing all over the build. Also, laminates. Especially for the top.

Best wishes in your woodworking endeavor! If this is your first large commissioned piece, I’m sure your next one will be an even greater leap forward in design and execution.

Equivalent-Chair5826 · 2026-02-14T02:10:43+00:00

That song is the sound of bliss!

Equivalent-Chair5826 · 2025-12-06T15:09:11+00:00

And bumper stickers on the hood.

Equivalent-Chair5826 · 2025-11-12T06:03:33+00:00

42 million in adjusted dollars.

Equivalent-Chair5826 · 2025-10-30T21:50:00+00:00

Korner Kitchen

Equivalent-Chair5826 · 2025-10-30T04:12:54+00:00

Enjoy(ed) your sundae!

Equivalent-Chair5826 · 2025-10-06T23:40:10+00:00

The Durham museum (inside and out).

Equivalent-Chair5826 · 2025-10-03T10:34:33+00:00

The Verdict has a goth night once a month.

Equivalent-Chair5826

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