My wife wants me to redo our 10x15 master bedroom closet. Instead of
buying those closet kits from HD we have decided to make this an education
experience. I have some woodworking experience and quite a collection of
tools.. Having never done cabinets before I was wondering what people
recommend making the boxes out of... MDF? PB? PLY?

On Sun, 26 Sep 2004 22:36:02 GMT, "Michael W" wrote:

My wife wants me to redo our 10x15 master bedroom closet. Instead of
buying those closet kits from HD we have decided to make this an education
experience. I have some woodworking experience and quite a collection of
tools.. Having never done cabinets before I was wondering what people
recommend making the boxes out of... MDF? PB? PLY?


Some people think poorly of melamine covered particleboard but I
believe it might be a natural for your application.

Melamine is available in enough flavors to satisfy nearly everyone who
does not subscribe to the peculiar aesthetic insights of "Queer Eye
For The Straight Guy".

You can buy it pre-edgebanded in widths of six, twelve, and
twenty-four inches.

It wipes down easily and without damage to the surface. It comes in
lengths from twelve inches - with increments of six inches, at big box
stores.

If you go to HD you can buy pre-drilled sides that will carry shelf
pegs, although the color selection is limited.

I use this in my place and it works out fine.


Regards,
Tom.

"People funny. Life a funny thing." Sonny Liston

Thomas J.Watson - Cabinetmaker (ret.)
tjwatson1ATcomcastDOTnet (real email)
http://home.comcast.net/~tjwatson1

"Michael W" wrote in message
news:mvH5d.266488$Fg5.239840@attbi_s53...
My wife wants me to redo our 10x15 master bedroom closet. Instead of
buying those closet kits from HD we have decided to make this an education
experience. I have some woodworking experience and quite a collection of
tools.. Having never done cabinets before I was wondering what people
recommend making the boxes out of... MDF? PB? PLY?


Well may I start off with the comment that I could easily put my master
bedroom inside you master bedroom closet.

MDF machines and paints well and provides a smooth finish. But it is darn
heavy and it can warp under its own weight. Cheap.

Paint grade plywood would be my choice trimmed on the front edges with a
harder wood such as poplar and then painted.

On Sun, 26 Sep 2004 18:49:03 -0400, Tom Watson
calmly ranted:

Melamine is available in enough flavors to satisfy nearly everyone who
does not subscribe to the peculiar aesthetic insights of "Queer Eye
For The Straight Guy".

Uh, we won't ask for specifics on just how you came to
know that, Tawm. And we won't mention closets, either.
OK?


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On Sun, 26 Sep 2004 23:07:54 GMT, "Leon"
wrote:


"Michael W" wrote in message
news:mvH5d.266488$Fg5.239840@attbi_s53...
My wife wants me to redo our 10x15 master bedroom closet. Instead of
buying those closet kits from HD we have decided to make this an education
experience. I have some woodworking experience and quite a collection of
tools.. Having never done cabinets before I was wondering what people
recommend making the boxes out of... MDF? PB? PLY?


Well may I start off with the comment that I could easily put my master
bedroom inside you master bedroom closet.

MDF machines and paints well and provides a smooth finish. But it is darn
heavy and it can warp under its own weight. Cheap.

Paint grade plywood would be my choice trimmed on the front edges with a
harder wood such as poplar and then painted.

I must agree w/ Leon...My bedroom would fit into your closet. What
train did we miss?

The things we own end up owning us...Tyler Derden.

"Michael W" wrote in message news:mvH5d.266488$Fg5.239840@attbi_s53...
My wife wants me to redo our 10x15 master bedroom closet.

Is that a drive-by gloat?

Dick Durbin
Tallahassee

No, its a drive-in closet...

"Dick Durbin" wrote in message
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"Michael W" wrote in message
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My wife wants me to redo our 10x15 master bedroom closet.

Is that a drive-by gloat?

Dick Durbin
Tallahassee

Nope.. but telling you that my master bedroom is 600 square feet is.. ;)


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"Michael W" wrote in message
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My wife wants me to redo our 10x15 master bedroom closet.

Is that a drive-by gloat?

Dick Durbin
Tallahassee

Tom Watson wrote...

Some people think poorly of melamine covered particleboard but I
believe it might be a natural for your application.

Echo, echo.

White melamine is excellent for this owing to its brightness -- closets
don't usually get much natural light. In a 10x15, a skylight would be
great.

I taped mine white, but a very nice look can be had by simply edging the
melamine with a hardwood. Half-inch or 3/4" solid hardwood edging looks
much better than hardwood veneer tape. For an even more elegant
appearance, use a full face-frame construction. Cherry fronts on white
melamine looks fantastic and is eminently functional.

When you plan the layout, make provisions for about 100 pairs of shoes.
No kidding. She'll love you for it.

Cheers,

Jim

"Jim Wilson" wrote in message
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When you plan the layout, make provisions for about 100 pairs of shoes.
No kidding. She'll love you for it.

You married an Imelda too, huh?

"Michael W" wrote in message
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Nope.. but telling you that my master bedroom is 600 square feet is.. ;)


Gott'a be Texas... Only place I've lived that knew how to put the "Master"
in Master Bed, Bath and Closet.

I've got an article from Workbench (April 2003) that has plans for a closet
system made from torsion panels. Horizontal pieces are made from a 2x4
frame and vertical panels are made from a 1x4 frame. All parts are covered
in 1/4" ply and hardwood edging. The article shows this going into a
"typical" closet of 2' deep by 6' wide, but if you can get a back-copy of
Workbench you may see how to adapt this to your size.

"Michael W" wrote in message
news:mvH5d.266488$Fg5.239840@attbi_s53...
My wife wants me to redo our 10x15 master bedroom closet. Instead of
buying those closet kits from HD we have decided to make this an education
experience. I have some woodworking experience and quite a collection of
tools.. Having never done cabinets before I was wondering what people
recommend making the boxes out of... MDF? PB? PLY?

Thanks.. that sounds interesting. I may have to see if I can find that
issue.



"Jeremy" wrote in message
...
I've got an article from Workbench (April 2003) that has plans for a
closet
system made from torsion panels. Horizontal pieces are made from a 2x4
frame and vertical panels are made from a 1x4 frame. All parts are
covered
in 1/4" ply and hardwood edging. The article shows this going into a
"typical" closet of 2' deep by 6' wide, but if you can get a back-copy of
Workbench you may see how to adapt this to your size.

"Michael W" wrote in message
news:mvH5d.266488$Fg5.239840@attbi_s53...
My wife wants me to redo our 10x15 master bedroom closet. Instead of
buying those closet kits from HD we have decided to make this an
education
experience. I have some woodworking experience and quite a collection
of
tools.. Having never done cabinets before I was wondering what people
recommend making the boxes out of... MDF? PB? PLY?

Actually I used to live in Texas but no.. I live in California now. Up near
Napa.



"patrick conroy" wrote in message
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"Michael W" wrote in message
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Nope.. but telling you that my master bedroom is 600 square feet is..
;)


Gott'a be Texas... Only place I've lived that knew how to put the "Master"
in Master Bed, Bath and Closet.

On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 18:20:31 GMT, "Michael W" calmly
ranted:

Nope.. but telling you that my master bedroom is 600 square feet is.. ;)

It's 10x60' to hold that lap pool, right?


"Dick Durbin" wrote in message
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"Michael W" wrote in message
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My wife wants me to redo our 10x15 master bedroom closet.

Is that a drive-by gloat?

Dick Durbin
Tallahassee


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patrick conroy wrote...

"Jim Wilson" wrote in message

When you plan the layout, make provisions for about 100 pairs of shoes.
No kidding. She'll love you for it.

You married an Imelda too, huh?

Yep. (G) But it's not just us. Inadequate space for the lady's footwear
is a huge shortcoming in most closet designs. I *was* exaggerating a
little, but the average American woman has 30 to 40 pairs of shoes.

We designed my wife's closet -- of which she graciously condescends to
share a meager portion with me -- to accommodate 50 pairs, and it's
full up. *sigh*

Jim

The things we own end up owning us...Tyler Derden.

I have to disagree with this statement in an offbeat way.

I believe more in the "You can't take it with you" approach...

Lets face it when was the last time you saw a Ryder truck following a
hearse?

Sorry but it is 6:45 AM and I am firmly tongue in cheek and not quite
awake yet!


Big smile though!

When sending me an email, erase the .removethis from my email address or the email will get bounced back to you.

On Tue, 28 Sep 2004 02:46:11 GMT, Jim Wilson
wrote:

patrick conroy wrote...

"Jim Wilson" wrote in message

When you plan the layout, make provisions for about 100 pairs of shoes.
No kidding. She'll love you for it.

You married an Imelda too, huh?

Yep. (G) But it's not just us. Inadequate space for the lady's footwear
is a huge shortcoming in most closet designs. I *was* exaggerating a
little, but the average American woman has 30 to 40 pairs of shoes.

We designed my wife's closet -- of which she graciously condescends to
share a meager portion with me -- to accommodate 50 pairs, and it's
full up. *sigh*

Jim

been there done that... our master has 2 closets... hers and hers..

When my brother's last kid moved out, he converted a bedroom to a walk
in closet for his wife... rumor has it that he gets to use some of the
space in the master bedroom closet now, if he can reach over the
stacks of shoe boxes.. lmao


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