A cabinet made from a recycled table. The original piece was unwanted and destined for the tip but after dismantling, cutting and milling enough useful material was prepared for a new build. The thick table top was discovered to be veneered particle board and so pretty useless unfortunately.

The first task was to set out the dimensions and proportions for a frame and panel construction. Then the mortice and tenons were set out to forn the side panels and rails for the front and back. Grooves are then set into the rails and stiles to receive floating panels

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The draw runners and front rails are fitted to allow support for the draw while allowing the side panels to shrink and stretch without cracking

The carcass is glued up and a rebate cut all the way around the top inner edge to hold timber buttons to allow the top to be held down while allowing for shrinking and stretching

The top is made from tongued and grooved boards with strips to conceal the end grain

Some shaping and moulding of edges and additions of moulding add visual interest to the cabinet

The base is set in on battens with a moulded, mitred trim

A door is made and fitted using the same frame and panel construction as the sides

The top is screwed down from the underside

The completed cabinet carcass with the door fitted and a blank for the draw front fitted

The draw components are set out, marked and cut with through and lapped dovetails. A groove is then set into the bottoms to receive a base

Handles are turned from the elm for the door and draw

The back is fitted along with a shelf and dust board under the draw before the completed piece is sealed with three coats of lacquer.