Kitchen Island Victory

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 02/12/2016 - 03:37

We needed a smaller kitchen island since my husband started using a wheelchair. The old one was just a little bit too big for him to maneuver in our small kitchen. I modified Ana's plans for the drop-leaf kitchen storage table making the base smaller (15" x 30") and taller (36") and only putting a leaf on one side. I also substituted slats (1" x 2"s) instead of plywood for the shelves. I love using pocket hole construction and ended up using almost 200 for this project! It turned out very solid and stable in spite of the increased height. We love it!!

Estimated Cost
$80
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
After assembly and before installing the top, I used an all surface bonding primer. After another light sanding I finished with one coat of latex enamel. No second coat needed. I then attached the top and finished it with butcher block wax/sealer.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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