Comments on: Old Drawer Cabinet

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 22:37:11 +0000

Kristen,

This project is from my friend Mindi. But when you place hinges where they are visible, there’s no notching necessary. Your hubby must be a trained wood worker. I have NEVER notched for any hinges.
Here’s an example of where I used a piano hinge https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/mirror-jewelry-armoire/
A window cabinet with small hinges https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/window-box-cabinet/

There will generally be a small gap, but in my opinion, it only adds to the charm!

let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

gail

By: Kristen Mcilrath

Kristen Mcilrath — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 02:20:13 +0000

I love it, great job.

I refinish a lot of furniture and have my own power tools too, but the thing I am most afraid of is adding hinges. My husband says it’s a pain ( that you have to notch out wood etc.) so now I am terrified.
Can you show how with close up photo’s please. It can’t be that hard, can it?

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:08:43 +0000

In reply to dawnmastersonphotgraphy.

This project is from Mindi, she was a long time contributor to My Repurposed Life. You can visit her blog here, and leave a message for her on this post. https://www.mylove2create.com/2016/12/turn-drawer-into-cabinet.html

By: dawnmastersonphotgraphy

dawnmastersonphotgraphy — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 09:57:37 +0000

Hi love this project. We want to make the doors for our kitchen cabinets. We are wondering how you finished off the wire on the inside so it was pointy or sharp? Would love to see the back of the door.
Thanks

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Thu, 17 May 2018 17:32:03 +0000

In reply to linda posey mize. So awesome! I’m happy you’re inspired by this project from my friend Mindi! Drawer projects are so much fun! gail

By: linda posey mize

linda posey mize — Thu, 17 May 2018 17:14:37 +0000

Thanks for sharing your fun ideas! I just bought SEVERAL old drawers from a dear lady who was leaving most of her crafting to be able to travel with her husband. I am sure at least one will be used for this pretty cabinet:)

By: Hannah

Hannah — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 15:11:21 +0000

So creative and such a great tutorial

By: JaneEllen

JaneEllen — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:32:29 +0000

Will have to come back sometime tomorrow to see more projects, you two are very busy talented ladies. Am loving all the re-do’s, now if I can only get hubs to make couple of them for me. We have to work outside so it’s not best situation in summer. No garage, basement or carport, have to be out in heat. If I would ever get all the “stuff” out of shed could use it eventually.
Was going to clean shed out this Spring but was so cold and rainy no chance. Hope Fall will be more cooperative and my allergies don’t go crazy. We lived in KY for 5 yrs., had nice garage to work in but allergies, asthma and arthritis were so bad had to move back west. Still have allergies but not to extent they were in KY, thank heavens.
Enjoy rest of week.

By: Robin

Robin — Sat, 09 Jul 2016 16:39:48 +0000

Great looking cabinet I also love repurposing! I just love that cabinet.
Robin

By: Pearl

Pearl — Sun, 15 May 2016 04:44:44 +0000

I love this! And I was thinking if you turned it into a jewelry cabinet or if you wanted to use it as a floor cabinet, some decorative furniture legs or the bun feet would be really cute on those too. Just a thought, thank you for sharing!