Carpentry and Woodworking - counter top question
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denverlynx
08-10-04, 05:10 PM
Hi,
The previous owners of my home refinished the kitchen at some point. When they did that, they had the carpenters build a computer desk made out of the same wood used in the kitchen (oak) and made the desktop out of a piece of the countertop, or at least fashioned so that it matched the kitchen. Well, anymore the desk is useless. Its too small for a computer, its awkwardly shaped and just takes up more space than its worth. I was thinking that if it was converted to something like a movable cabinet that it would be useful. But, the desktop (countertop) has a 3' x 10" section that makes it awkward. This desktop(countertop) is composed of oak on the side and has a formica covering on the top portion.
My question is this. If I went to a profesional carpenter or cabinet maker. Would they be able to cut this awkward section off without damaging the rest of the desktop(countertop)?
Thanks.
The previous owners of my home refinished the kitchen at some point. When they did that, they had the carpenters build a computer desk made out of the same wood used in the kitchen (oak) and made the desktop out of a piece of the countertop, or at least fashioned so that it matched the kitchen. Well, anymore the desk is useless. Its too small for a computer, its awkwardly shaped and just takes up more space than its worth. I was thinking that if it was converted to something like a movable cabinet that it would be useful. But, the desktop (countertop) has a 3' x 10" section that makes it awkward. This desktop(countertop) is composed of oak on the side and has a formica covering on the top portion.
My question is this. If I went to a profesional carpenter or cabinet maker. Would they be able to cut this awkward section off without damaging the rest of the desktop(countertop)?
Thanks.
Furniturebldr
08-10-04, 10:06 PM
Im a professional cabinetmaker/shop owner and if you can provide a digital, it would certainaly help
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08-11-04, 10:52 AM
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denverlynx
08-11-04, 04:21 PM
I know its hard to visualize this countertop. Unfortunately, I don't have access to a digital camera at the moment.
Should I seek out a cabinetmaker? Is this the type of professional that would be able to assist me?
Should I seek out a cabinetmaker? Is this the type of professional that would be able to assist me?
Furniturebldr
08-11-04, 04:40 PM
I would suggest that you look in the book under "Custom Furniture Makers" or Cabinet makers" DON'T TELL THEM THAT YOU'RE A DIYer or they'll walk right out of your house.
Have them come over, get their ideas and tell them to give you an estimate and how they're planning on doing it.
Have them come over, get their ideas and tell them to give you an estimate and how they're planning on doing it.