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were many different hardware choices available as well. However,
I kept the idea of the bride's cabinet in my mind and decided
to go for a warm-colored brass. For the three doors, I chose
simple, conservative, highest-quality butt hinges. For the
door pulls, I went for a contemporary look, but something
which had a classic feeling. Finally, for the drawers, I chose
round solid brass knobs. Then, I made all the door stops and
placed a bullet catch on the bottom panel doors. Next, I added
drawer stops. Then I placed a lock and set in an escutcheon.
On the top of the lower cabinet, at both ends, I made two
3/8" holes and planted small knobs into them. Underneath
the top cabinet, I made corresponding holes to locate and
secure into position. Then I gave everything a finish of Watco®
oil and tung oil and, right before delivering it to Pat, I
cleaned it with a waxed cloth.
When she saw the cabinet, she was so delighted. It gave me
pleasure to see her smiling face. I am sure that this cabinet
will be filled not only with small objects, but with lots
of love and an abundance of memories.
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